Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 1967 Mooney M20C Mark 21.
Often called the “Ranger,” the Mooney M20C Mark 21 helped redefine what pilots could expect from a four-seat, single-engine airplane.
With its blend of speed, fuel efficiency, and clever engineering, the M20C became a standout in general aviation and still holds broad appeal. This particular aircraft, with its distinctive forward-swept tail and clean mid-century lines, carries that legacy into the present. It combines vintage charm with thoughtful modern upgrades that make it an attractive and capable choice for today’s pilot.
Currently based in Walla Walla, Washington (KALW), this 1967 M20C reflects the benefits of long-term, attentive ownership. The airframe has logged 3,832 total hours and is powered by a dependable Lycoming O-360 engine producing 180 hp. With 1,413 hours since major overhaul, the engine continues to deliver strong compressions across all cylinders and features fresh spark plugs from the most recent annual.
A Hartzell Scimitar propeller with only 437 hours since new ensures smooth power delivery and adds a sleek visual touch to the aircraft’s overall profile.
Mooney fans know the M20C offers more than just speed. It is a cleverly engineered airframe. This example includes desirable modifications like the “Weep No More” wing seal completed in 2015 (no fuel leaks), a cowl closure mod, retractable step, and the signature Johnson bar manual gear system that Mooney aficionados appreciate for its simplicity and reliability. Additional enhancements such as an LED landing light and good-condition landing gear donuts round out the airframe’s excellent condition.
In the panel, this Mooney has been brought into the modern IFR era. Equipped with a Garmin GNX 375 GPS/Mode S transponder with ADS-B In and Out, dual King KX-155 nav/coms, and 406 MHz ELT (battery expiring 2029), the aircraft is ready for serious cross-country flying whether you’re filing IFR or simply looking to navigate busy airspace with confidence.
Inside, the leather interior is both comfortable and visually appealing, making longer flights enjoyable for all four occupants. This Mooney comes with complete logbooks dating back to new and has been consistently kept in a hangar, clear evidence of the meticulous care it has received over the years.
Listed on AircraftForSale at $89,000, this 1967 Mooney M20C Mark 21 offers strong value for pilots in search of a dependable, quick, and stylish aircraft that combines mid-century character with low operating costs and enduring performance.
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