I can see the content of the post doesn't show the plane type clearly, and I could certainly give more details to interested parties:

- 1956 172 - B (usually called a "Skyhawk" by most...but in fact was called a "Businessliner" in this model)

- 3400 TT, 900 SMOH
- Fully restored to 10/10 interior, 10/10 exterior condition with very unique custom paint
- Bendix King 135 A moving map GPS/Transeiver
- Narco ADF and backup radios
- Mode C Transponder
- New exhaust
- A few new instruments (Heading Indicator, Artificial Horizon)

Email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I will gladly send pictures.

Andy

Hey Dave,
A good plane for the wife!!
Glenn

Hi Stan,

Interesting.  I'm going to look more up on this.  It is a "Businessliner" according to POH and all information I have seen elsewhere, and not a Skyhawk--which is why the B was assumed.

Would be ashamed to be mis-naming my own plane...

Thanks for the nit-pick.

Andy

Stan Cooper wrote:
Cessna was
> promoting the idea that you could use your airplane for ~400
> mile business trips more efficiently and far more quickly than
> driving a car for the same trip.



I never give it much thought until now, but back then interstates were very few and far between, flying would have been a real timesaver.

Where can I find original paint schemes for 1959 172. Thanx Dave This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To 172 owners,  Hello I am looking for a mid to lower time airplane that is mechanically sound. 1960 to 1970 neighborhood. IFR a plus. I have cash. Anyone know of an aircraft please E-mail me.  Thanks,  Noel

Another thread that started 6 year ago. Can we upgrade to new forum software? It's threads like this is part of the reason for low activity in these forums.

Noel,
As a happy owner of a 1964 172E, I would encourage you to seriously consider the straight tail 1956 for sale and upgrade it to IFR.  The old Cessnas are a treasure, in my opinion, well worth upgrading.  I'd even consider selling my low time airplane at less than 2400 TT except that I think I have a Honey of Honey's.  Like hanging onto a good wife, "she's not for sale."

Even high-time airplanes can be restored to "better than new."  If you don't believe me, go to the AAA fly-in in your area or Blakesburg IA in September (maybe I'll see you there or at Reno air races?).  Much can be done on your own, or by people who really don't charge much, but love restoring airplanes.  Some are retired folks who work for less than the going rate.

Best to you!
Trent Duff