Beechcraft Bonanza Aircraft 1950s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
35 used Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft for sale 1950s · $31K – $167K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Bonanza
The Beechcraft Bonanza (also called the Beech Bonanza) is the most successful piston single in aviation history — in continuous production since 1947, longer than any other aircraft ever built. It comes in three sub-families: the iconic V-tail Model 35, the conventional straight-tail Model 33 (first sold as the Debonair), and the stretched six-seat Model 36, which is still in production today as the Garmin-equipped G36. All share the Bonanza's hallmark combination of speed, build quality and ramp presence, and all are powered by Continental IO-470/520/550 engines depending on era. There are currently 35 used Bonanzas for sale, ranging from $31,000 for an early V-tail to over $167,500 for a late G36.
Beechcraft Bonanza Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 168–186 kt (311–344 km/h), a range of 680–1,060 nm (1,259–1,963 km), and a useful load of 1,124–1,134 lbs (510–514 kg).
35 Beechcraft Bonanza For Sale
Browse all 35 listings →There are currently 35 used Beechcraft Bonanza for sale, ranging from $31,000 to $167,500, with a median asking price of $82,000.
Beechcraft Bonanza Models
| Sub-family | Seats | Years | Cruise | Used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 6 | 1968–1979 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $119K – $1.4M | 211 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 6 | 1947–1966 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $31K – $365K | 149 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 33 | 6 | 1960–1995 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $75K – $565K | 84 |
Compare Beechcraft Bonanza
See how the Beechcraft Bonanza stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare Beechcraft Bonanza generations →Beechcraft Bonanza Price & Cost
How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza cost? Used Bonanza prices: $31K – $167K, average $87K (median $82K), across 29 priced of 35 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Beechcraft Bonanza Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $354,246 (1991 models) · highest around $1,372,250 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Bonanza
When buying a Beechcraft Bonanza, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Bonanza
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Beechcraft Bonanza Inventory by Country
| United States | 361 |
| Australia | 17 |
| Germany | 10 |
| South Africa | 9 |
| Canada | 6 |
| KS | 3 |
Beechcraft Bonanza Inventory by State
| California | 42 |
| Florida | 35 |
| North Carolina | 34 |
| Texas | 33 |
| Ohio | 18 |
| Kentucky | 14 |
| Oklahoma | 13 |
| Arizona | 12 |
| Colorado | 12 |
| South Carolina | 12 |
| Oregon | 9 |
| Arkansas | 9 |
Beechcraft Bonanza by Price
| Under $100k | 37 |
| Under $200k | 128 |
| Under $300k | 220 |
| Under $500k | 310 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Bonanza
| 1979 Bonanza A36 | $285,000 |
| 1979 Bonanza F33A | $180,000 |
| 1986 Bonanza B36TC | $479,000 |
| 1997 Bonanza A36 | $485,000 |
| 1988 Bonanza F33A | $215,000 |
| 1998 Bonanza A36 | $515,000 |
Other Beechcraft Helicopters
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 210 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 145 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 122 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 93 |
Beechcraft Bonanza Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Bonanza. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database