North American P-51 Mustang Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
2 used North American P-51 Mustang aircraft for sale in California · from $3.4M · updated 5 hours ago
About the North American P-51 Mustang
The North American P-51 Mustang is the blue-chip WWII fighter — arguably the most desirable warbird of all, powered by the Packard V-1650 (Merlin) and prized for its performance, lines and history. P-51 ownership is the top tier of warbird collecting: provenance, restoration pedigree and engine status define value, and the buying process is a specialist one.
North American P-51 Mustang Specifications
Model specThe North American P-51 Mustang is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 315 kt (583 km/h), a range of 1,434 nm (2,656 km).
2 North American P-51 Mustang For Sale
There are currently 2 used North American P-51 Mustang for sale, ranging from $3,400,000 to $3,400,000, with a median asking price of $3,400,000.
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North American P-51 Mustang Price & Cost
How much does a North American P-51 Mustang cost? Used P-51 Mustang prices: from $3.4M, across 1 priced of 2 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.
Buying a Used North American P-51 Mustang
When buying a North American P-51 Mustang, 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 — North American P-51 Mustang
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North American P-51 Mustang Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
| Canada | 2 |
North American P-51 Mustang Inventory by State
| California | 2 |
North American P-51 Mustang by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
North American P-51 Mustang Safety Record
Across all P-51 Mustang variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1984–1984. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 1984 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1984–1984. Includes all North American P-51 Mustang variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.