Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

[chinookhawk]

Does anyone know what a 1946 BC12-D cost brand new. I just took ownership of it last night and I am curious about it? I would appriciate any other information about it too. I have looked at the posts here and the various links, I like little known facts and trivia.

Mike

[Chet Peek]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

The list prices as of June 1, 1946 ranged from $2195 to $2595 depending on options installed.

Chet Peek

[astjp2]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

Gawd, I spend more than that for fuel during the summer month......

[flyguy]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

Thanks Chet, interesting. That was a lot of money back then. Say about 1/3 of the price for a house, maybe?
How can I buy a copy of your Taylorcraft history book?
Darryl

[chinookhawk]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

Thank you for the quick reply, how would I get the book also?

[Guest]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

The list prices as of June 1, 1946 ranged from $2195 to $2595 depending on options installed.

Chet Peek

Airplanes are a crappy investment aren't they!

Invest ~$2500 and then 62 years later its worth ~$18,000 and it cost you something each year to maintain.

Imagine what $2500 put in the bank then would be worth now.

Wouldn't be as much fun though! :-)

Dave

[Chet Peek]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

I have a website, www.threepeakspub.com that tells about my books.

Chet Peek

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Curious about original 1946 BC12-D cost

When the crap hit the fan after Nov 8, 1946 the discounted price was $1495.00 and the dealers ( my Dad was one ) made money!! Get Chet's Book!!