This 1967 Mooney M20F Executive 21 Is a Fast, Fuel-Sipping ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Modest power and well-designed aerodynamics give the compact four-seater performance that matches or surpasses many higher-powered competitors.

Jonathan Welsh

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

1967 Mooney M20F Executive 21 [Credit: Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales]

Key Takeaways:

The article features a 1967 Mooney M20F Executive 21 as "Today's Top Pick" from Aircraft For Sale.
The M20F model is highlighted for its stretched fuselage, 200 hp engine, impressive high-speed cruise capabilities, and fuel efficiency compared to more powerful aircraft.
The showcased 1967 model, available for $79,900, includes updated avionics and is presented as an excellent value for pilots seeking performance and cross-country travel capability on a budget.

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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 M20F Executive 21.

Mooney test-flew its first M20 in 1953 and began selling the type in ’55. Early models had partial wooden construction, including wing spars and tail surfaces, and were equipped with 150 hp Lycoming O-320 engines.

First of the ‘mid-body’ Mooneys, the F model has a larger, airy cabin. [Credit: Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales]

Their ability to cruise at 140 to 150 ktas on such modest power made a big impression. Soon the company switched to an all-metal structure and the 180 hp Lycoming O-360, which allowed the M20 to match and even surpass the performance of more powerful competing models.

The aircraft for sale today reflects Mooney’s steady improvement of the M20 that would continue through decades of production. A highlight of the M20F is its stretched fuselage, which is 10 inches longer than for earlier versions, which became known as short-body Mooneys. The stretch gave rear-seat passengers more legroom for improved comfort.

Another selling point is the M20F’s 200 hp Lycoming IO-360, which makes it a true high-speed traveler capable of putting to shame aircraft with much higher power. The aircraft also makes owners feel pretty smart when they compare cruising speed and fuel bills with owners of “big-bore” high-performance models.

A few years ago my wife and I met a couple in the Granite Air Service FBO at Lebanon Municipal Airport (KLEB) in New Hampshire. They had landed behind us in their Mooney M20J, essentially a later version of the F.

As pilots do, we began comparing notes on our trips, and it quickly became clear that while Annie, our Commander 114B, was roughly matching the Mooney’s speed, we were burning nearly 50 percent more fuel. Ouch.

I love Annie too much to trade her in for another model, but when I think about possible alternatives, several M20 models, including the excellent F, top my wish list.

This 1967 Mooney M20F has 4,098 hours on the airframe and 1,488 hours on its 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 engine and McCauley three-blade aluminum propeller.

The updated panel includes a Garmin GNX 375 WAAS LPV GPS with ADS-B In and Out, Garmin GNC 255 nav/com, King KX 155 nav/com and KA 130 audio panel, Garmin GI 275, and Accutrack/Accuflite autopilot.

Pilots seeking to acquire the most performance and cross-country travel capability for their general aviation dollars should consider this 1967 Mooney M20F Executive 21, which is available for $79,900 on AircraftForSale.

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