The Businessliner radial classic. A polished radial-engine five-seater beloved by warbird-era collectors. Below are the Cessna 195s listed on ClydesHangar right now, here's what to weigh before you buy one.
The Cessna 195 trades infrequently, so there's limited price data, asking prices vary widely with condition. Run your specific airplane through the free Cessna 195 value calculator for a tailored estimate.
What to check before you buy
Engine time & compression, hours since overhaul drive both price and your next big bill.
Logs & damage history, complete logs and no damage protect resale.
Corrosion & AD compliance, especially on older airframes; get a pre-buy from a type-savvy mechanic.
Avionics & ADS-B, confirm it's equipped; upgrades are costly to add later.
Model-specific: Stock, unrestored 195s (Jacobs 245hp) commonly run $110k-$140k depending on hours and cosmetics; the Continental-powered 300hp 195B commands a bit more. A well-executed full restoration with modern upgrades is a different market and can push well past $200k, condition and polish outweigh hours here more than on any other model in this fleet.