Barn Find: North American P-51D 25NT (F-51D). Serial Number 44-848-96. Registration Number N5416V. Confusion as to exact manufacture year. Being sold at live, absolute auction right now.

It is weird, a few days ago I did a post on a really cool P-51 Mustang 60 scale model we have for sale in the shop. You can read that post here. Last night I found a real one for sale at absolute auction in California. The sale is from today May 29th until Monday June 1, 2015. You can register to bid and get all the information you need here. Being sold separately, is a second, original Packard-Rolls Royce V-1650-9 engine for this airplane. You can bid on it here.

CWS Auctions supplied this description of the airplane.

Make: North American P-51D 25NT (F-51D)
Serial No.: 44-84896
Registration No.: N5416V
Airframe Total Time: Unknown
FAA registry gives manufacture date as 1958 but Commemorative Air Force members date it 1944.
Airframe Condition: Appears to be complete, although portions of the tail assembly, some cowlings and other small items have been removed and appear to be in the hangar. A complete inventory of parts is not available. Bidders are urged to inspect the aircraft at scheduled viewings.
Engine: Packard Rolls Model V-1650; Time since last overhaul unknown.
Log Books: Log books are not available; Airworthiness Certificate, Weight & Balance, FAA 337 Forms, and Equipment List is not available.
General Information: Information indicates the aircraft has not been flown since the 1970’s having been stored since that time. Untouched for at least 10+ years; Partially disassembled, with tail, horizontal stabilizers and cowlings removed; Canopy has crazing and discoloration; Paint oxidized; Cockpit and engine compartment has corrosion and metal degradation. All avionics and electrical wiring in the cockpit appear to be corroded and degraded. All instruments, faceplates, and gauges require refurbishment or overhaul. The aircraft requires full restoration.  Also included in sale are (4) Yellow Aircraft Jacks, (1) Gray Jack, (2) Propellers, (1) Newman Compressor, (1) Box of Straps, (1) Appliance Dolly, (1) Red Tank, (1) Fedders Air Conditioner.
Previews: By Appointment Only
Call or email Sean Fraley @ 714-264-5740, sfraley@cwsams.com
Friday, May 29 and Monday, June 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
   • Lot 1 - P-51D Mustang
   • Lot 3 - Packard Rolls Engine
   • Lot 4 - Ryan PT-22 Engines, Propellers, Seats
Torrance, CA Airport
   • 3301 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505 (Off Zamperini Way and Airport Drive)
   • Shuttle provided from airport parking lot. No drive-in access.

North American P-51 Mustang. The coolest American-made, long range, single seat, fighter and fighter bomber ever built. Used extensively in World War II and Korea.

The first flight of the Mustang was on October 26, 1940 and it was put into regular service in 1942. It was retired in 1984 after being flown regularly by the Dominican Air Force. There were about 15,000 built at a cost of $50,985 each. There are only 294 accounted for today with 175 in flying condition. (Courtesy MustangsMustangs)

This contemporary, scratch built, 60 scale model is ready to fly. Retractable landing gear and has been named Shangri-La. All it needs is electronics, servos and radio. The engine and prop are custom built for this model. 60" wingspan and 48" fuselage length. It is a beauty and is available for purchase here