Former Grumman CFI in the 1970's and 1980's. Why it took so long to realize these airplanes are special 4 seaters. If i have the money.. I would buy it too.
How much did the restoration cost and how much was the cost of the plane needing the restoration I got a feeling he's close to 200 Grand in the project and it came out gorgeous way to go
@4:45: No, that does not mean all of your Grummans are worth more. Only airplanes in good (or probably very good) condition MAY sell at a higher price. It always comes down to a willing buyer.
I will caveat what I said with this, take into consideration the amount of money that went into restoring this aircraft. Parts, labor, inspections, and by the time that's all finished and the plane is ready for sale, it has to be sold at a price like this one in order to recover from the initial investment. Grumman Pilots made this plane look beautiful and upgraded. It still sucks that others may think their Tigers are worth as much with outdated steam gauges and worn paint jobs, but those owners can be negotiated with. The same issue exists for any plane, just have to know how to negotiate and some planes can be negotiated on more than others.
@@GrummanPilots See ya'll in a few weeks. It's gonna be a swoop. We will be staying at the Best Western close to the Airport. Hope you n Matt, Lin and Lewann can share a meal with us.
Awesome! An affordable quarter million dollars instead of the half million for a 172. They'll have to change the name of the "hundred dollar hamburger" but that's another small, *SMALL* price to pay.
@@arcanondrum6543 Not only half the price, but better than factory new. I think a bargain. The Project Tiger will be up for sale next month and we are starting at $250,000. Wool headliner material arrives tomorrow, carpet next week, Getting close. Jimmy is coming to help finish it up with us and have another set of eyes on all the work.
I don't believe that you will find a equal performance airplane with the ease of maintenance on this type. There will be some adjustment in the price, but still a great buy considering a new 172 is more than double this price.
It would be perfect…… and now someone paid so much that every one of them will jump 500% in price and now that I was close….. once again…. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ONE IN MY LIFETIME. EVER. thanks for ruining it for the rest of us. Does anyone know where I can get a scrap one that I could rebuild from scratch.? No, seriously…. Im serious…. Low cost or free would be better? I don’t care if it is glowing with nuclear radiation, I will drive 3800 miles to come get it. If you do please comment back to me?… Steven
I think you will see the tragedy in even if you get a plane for free, put money into it to get it flying, that you will have more in the plane that you could see it for. Ask me how I know that fact?
There have been several reasonable priced Tigers listed over the past three months. Tigers in good condition under 100K. But if you don't reach out say yes you'll pay the asking price and lock in the contract, then they disappear quick.
An amazing restoration. Beautiful work.
I was a great job, thanks for watching.
Former Grumman CFI in the 1970's and 1980's. Why it took so long to realize these airplanes are special 4 seaters. If i have the money.. I would buy it too.
Good call, thanks for watching.
I agree completely.
ABSOLUTELY(*)(*)
How much did the restoration cost and how much was the cost of the plane needing the restoration I got a feeling he's close to 200 Grand in the project and it came out gorgeous way to go
Probably similar to the Project Tiger, we bought a plane for 30K, put 214K into it with new parts, panel, and all.
@4:45: No, that does not mean all of your Grummans are worth more. Only airplanes in good (or probably very good) condition MAY sell at a higher price. It always comes down to a willing buyer.
Correct, so we try and make the best plane we can for folks.
Problem with the higher price is the price of entry also gets higher....
Gold used to be #35 an oz.
@@GrummanPilots Airplanes are not gold or houses and shouldn't be treated as such.
Exactly. Everybody wants to rape their fellow man and earn a higher profit.
I will caveat what I said with this, take into consideration the amount of money that went into restoring this aircraft. Parts, labor, inspections, and by the time that's all finished and the plane is ready for sale, it has to be sold at a price like this one in order to recover from the initial investment. Grumman Pilots made this plane look beautiful and upgraded. It still sucks that others may think their Tigers are worth as much with outdated steam gauges and worn paint jobs, but those owners can be negotiated with. The same issue exists for any plane, just have to know how to negotiate and some planes can be negotiated on more than others.
Now I know why even runout Tigers are 100k.
Yes, they are finally valued for their nice features. Thanks
Actually considering the cost of rebuilding to new codition, a reasonable price
That is what the Project Tiger numbers are telling us now.
This is not as easy as it would be for a 172 or PA28 because it's impossible to get most Grumman specific parts new
Thus the dedication and getting it done.
Get an RV7A or 9A... Way ahead of the game
Not if you need a certified airplane to go places that require that. Some places restrict IFR for experimentals as well
@@GrummanPilots any examples you can think of? Cruising at 195 mph too
@@McPilot_W3DDS Yes, the 6-cylinder Tiger, 11 gph, 2100 rpms, leaned, 165 knots (189.3 mph), how that?
@@GrummanPilots I meant places that require certified aircraft How many Tigers have a 6 cylinder engine?
how many RV6 and 7 have 4 seats? @@McPilot_W3DDS
Hi Freckles. Head butt n ear scratches.
He is old but still kittenish at times. Thanks
@@GrummanPilots See ya'll in a few weeks. It's gonna be a swoop.
We will be staying at the Best Western close to the Airport.
Hope you n Matt, Lin and Lewann
can share a meal with us.
Look forward to it. Cheers
Roscoe... Do you know who did the painting here in Ohio?
It was done here in Ohio at his home field.
Wooster, OH
@@GrummanPilots thanks... RCM
$225,000.
That is right in US dollars. Plane was perfect and ready to fly.
Awesome! An affordable quarter million dollars instead of the half million for a 172.
They'll have to change the name of the "hundred dollar hamburger" but that's another small, *SMALL* price to pay.
@@arcanondrum6543 Not only half the price, but better than factory new. I think a bargain. The Project Tiger will be up for sale next month and we are starting at $250,000. Wool headliner material arrives tomorrow, carpet next week, Getting close. Jimmy is coming to help finish it up with us and have another set of eyes on all the work.
Idl buy something else for that price...when the economy goes so will the price on planes...
I don't believe that you will find a equal performance airplane with the ease of maintenance on this type. There will be some adjustment in the price, but still a great buy considering a new 172 is more than double this price.
It would be perfect…… and now someone paid so much that every one of them will jump 500% in price and now that I was close….. once again…. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ONE IN MY LIFETIME. EVER. thanks for ruining it for the rest of us. Does anyone know where I can get a scrap one that I could rebuild from scratch.? No, seriously…. Im serious…. Low cost or free would be better? I don’t care if it is glowing with nuclear radiation, I will drive 3800 miles to come get it. If you do please comment back to me?… Steven
I think you will find it does cost a lot. On the project Tiger, we have already paid out over 100K for parts to go back in. FYI
I think you will see the tragedy in even if you get a plane for free, put money into it to get it flying, that you will have more in the plane that you could see it for. Ask me how I know that fact?
There have been several reasonable priced Tigers listed over the past three months. Tigers in good condition under 100K. But if you don't reach out say yes you'll pay the asking price and lock in the contract, then they disappear quick.
Matt is a dieit coca atik
Your audio output is terrible.
Which is why we invested in a studio grade microphone for the voice overs. FYI.
$225,000.
Another Tiger sold for more last year, same better than new condition, i.e. Project Toger