1959 Bellanca Cruisemaster listed for sale at $74,900

A 1959 Bellanca 14-19-3 Cruisemaster is for sale at $74,900. The listing describes it as a well-maintained example of the vintage single-engine cruiser, with 1,710 total hours on the airframe.

It has a 260 hp Continental IO-470-F engine, logged at roughly 186 hours since a major overhaul in 2021. According to the listing, the engine got new lifters, spark plugs and engine baffling in June 2026. It turns a McCauley two-blade constant-speed propeller with 642 hours since its own overhaul.

The exterior is covered in lifetime Stits fabric, in an overall light gray base with navy and white accents. Useful load is given as 790.54 pounds. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in light gray and slate, with vinyl and velour cloth seating and side panels described as in very good condition.

The panel has recent avionics upgrades, and range is extended by an optional 20-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, bringing total usable fuel to 58 gallons. Other equipment includes a stall warning light and a Brackett air filter STC.

The listing cites a cruise speed of 155 knots at a fuel burn of 13 gallons per hour, presenting the type as a capable cross-country platform for vintage aviation enthusiasts.