Duffman

For the time being, I've decided to pass. The plane is likely a good foundation for someone but there are too many logistical issues (lack of hangar availability near my home, for one) that have led me to put the brakes on for now. I did learn that the cam was replaced in mid 2015 at just under 1100 tach hours and I'm told the tach now reads 1200. So it's flown about 110 hours in the past 7 years, or 15 hours/year. I guess that's somewhat average for a lot of GA planes but it's less than I'd hoped to see. The major was likely done 20-25 years ago. I still haven't gotten a definitive answer on that but I also told my friend I'm likely not a serious buyer at this point.

Not Mark Green but could be the same plane.

I don't know the UL but my mission is 1 or 2 people, tops. I need to travel from central FL to the Atlanta area from time to time. I'd likely only keep it for a couple of years. I have something else in the works. But the drive is seven hours each way and this would be a lot quicker and a lot more fun. I've been out of GA for over 20 years and I'm motivated to get active (I fly for a living).

Excellent info. Thank you!

Thanks. The tanks were supposedly resealed at some point at a shop at KFXE, but I'm not sure how long ago. Trying to get more info.

This is the only other decent pic I have thus far. I'm not sure if it shows much more than the other. I'm trying to get more info.

Thanks for the feedback, gents. There's only 53 search results for "Mod Squad" on this entire forum. Here's a picture of the panel. It's certainly functional but hardly anything to drool over. And an exterior shot:

I fly for a living and come form a GA background but I know next to nothing about Mooney's. A friend is telling me that he knows of 1974 M20E "with all the speed mods" from Mod Squad and he's raving about the plane. I'd never heard of Mod Squad until today but again, I'm not knowledgeable about Mooney's. My friend contends this plane is "basically a J model" after all of the mods. I'm trying to get more information from him but he swears up and down that this is a desirable plane and I'd be lucky to get it before it hits the market. What I (think I) know is that it's a 1974 Mooney M20E that has spent most of its life hangared. Supposedly, it has speed modifications and sound proofing by Mod Squad, 1/4 windshield and side glass, custom tinted, lighted wing tips, 201 cowling conversion, 201 speed and efficiency fairings and gap seals, 201 inner gear door and electric actuator mod. I'm told it had a Blue Max overhaul (whom I'm also not familiar with) that supposedly included porting, polishing and flow balancing. I have no idea yet how long ago it was overhauled. It has some kind of dorsal fin mod with an internal ELT antenna. The panel has a Garmin 430W and a 340 audio panel and some kind of ADS-B solution. I think it has an autopilot but the rest of the panel is still basic six pack. I don't yet know the times and he said it has an old documented DH that was properly addressed many years ago. I'm still trying to get more info about the DH. It's possible it was a nose gear collapse around 30 years ago. I know there's a lot of holes to fill-in but he's saying the Mod Squad mods alone were nearly $100K. From what I've written, is there anything that sets this plane apart from most other M20E's of a similar vintage? He's implying I could likely get it for $110K. Obviously, the TT & SMOH will affect the value. Sorry for such vague questions but I appreciate any info you guys could offer. Thanks!