Re: What would you buy with a 50k budget?

Newps <nowhere@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
> Right, I wouldn't touch an A model(1949) with a 10 foot pole.  Stick to 
> the late 50's or newer like I said and you get at least an IO-470 and no

> prop issues.  Same basic engine and prop that's in a 182.

Just to add a few more tedious details...

The H model came out in '57 with an odd O-470-G (I'm not sure its used in 
airframe) that was carbed.  The J model came out in '58 with a more common
injected IO-470-C.

So how much can you spend on a J model Bonanza?  I dunno for sure, as I 
don't pay too much attention generally.  However, I did a 2 minute glance
around the 'net and the cheapest asking price I could find was $55,000.
Given the current market, one could probably could find something cheaper,

but somehow I don't think it would be a lot cheaper.

Besides the very early models (35,A35,B35) are the best flying Bonanzas.
I know because Old Bob told me so ;-)  (its an inside joke).

-- 
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B     "Hula Girl"
Boise, ID