1938 MESSERSCHMITT BF-109E


  • For Sale
  • 1938
  • MESSERSCHMITT BF-109E
  • D-FCON
  • 688
  • DEU

Call for Price

I accept the Trade-A-Plane terms of use & service:   


Stay safe. Read more about avoiding scams and protecting your money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use & our Privacy Policy.


  • For Sale
  • 1938
  • MESSERSCHMITT BF-109E
  • D-FCON
  • 688
  • DEU

Platinum Fighter Sales

Simon Brown / John Rayner

General Specs (cont.)

500

0 SMOH

0 SNEW

Used

2023

2023

1

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

Platinum Fighter Sales is extremely proud to offer For Sale, Messerschmitt BF-109E s/n 6*88, the only privately owned Bf109E that saw service with the Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War that survives today. The only other known survivor is 6*106, currently under the care of the Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany.

Built during 1938, 6*88 saw service with Legion Condor in Spain in 1939, then continued flying with the Spanish Air Force until 1950 when it was officially retired, In 1950 it was handed over to Franco and local pilots flew it as late as 1958, it is likely that 6*88 is the longest serving Bf109E of all 3,477 Emils built. A true Survivor with Continuing History!

The current Owner/Custodian purchased the derelict Emil in Spain during 1981, thus making him 6*88's custodian for approximately half of the Emil's lifespan of 85 years! Unfortunately, 6*88's current custodian, a British Warbird connoisseur, has not been able to renew his Aviation Medical Certificate and is now reluctantly offering 6*88 For Sale after 42 years of ownership.

This alignment of the planets may well present a 'Once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for an astute buyer/investor to purchase such a unique artifact with extraordinary and unparalleled aviation history. Not only could it become the oldest flying Messerschmitt, 6*88 is a highly desirable and rare Emil!

Qualified Buyers: Please contact the Platinum Fighter Sales Team and request a detailed information package.

Avionics / Equipment

VDM 9.11081.25
'0' Hrs. SMOH by Skycraft, UK, circa 2022

Airframe

'0' Hrs. since comprehensive restoration by Meier Motors, circa 2012-2023.  The project started with what is considered to be one of the most complete original airframes in existence.  This is not a data plate restoration.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Daimler Benz DB601A
8.2 Hrs. SMOH by Mike Nixon, Vintage V-12's, CA, USA, circa 2017
Engine is currently partially dismantled for further upgrades and modification

Remarks

Platinum Fighter Sales is extremely proud to offer For Sale, Messerschmitt BF-109E s/n 6*88, the only privately owned Bf109E that saw service with the Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War that survives today.

0' Hrs. since comprehensive restoration by Meier Motors, circa 2012-2023.  The project started with what is considered to be one of the most complete original airframes in existence.  This is not a data plate restoration.