I have been searching for years (and so have many others) for a Model 4 Kitfox 1200 long wing with either a 80 or 100 HP 912.
I have been flying a Model 2, 582 powered Kitfox for years.
Most of these aircraft must change hands without being advertised on Barnstormers, Trade a Plane, Ebay.....
There is a Model 4-1200 (red, white and green colored) that formerly flew with a 912S but is being advertized on Barnstormers for $17,500 in Texas without the engine or prop. The colors are not my favorite but the value seems to be there if it did not cost thousands to ship to Oregon.
The owner said that this Kitfox weighed 750 pounds with the 912S which seems heavy.
A new 912S sells for $20,000..
There is a mid time 912 with high compression pistons on Barnstormers for $9000.
The 912 engine installation kit from Kitfox sells for $4300..
An IVO prop sells from $800. to $2500..
With a used 912 this would turn into a $35,000 Kitfox and with a new 912 a $45,000 project
I would appreciate this forums opinions and advice.
Thanks
Herman