£899,382
Aircraft Location:Rockford, Illinois, USA
Seller Information
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Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
1250
Registration #
N18097
Condition
Used
Based at
FL
Description
The epitome of the great, romantic, “deco” era of aviation!
Over 12,000 Manhours invested in restoration to colors of former owner Phillips Oil, it was delivered in 1938 and saw military service during World War Two. Of the 130 Lockheed 12A aircraft built only a handful fly today.
Oshkosh Award Winner 2011
Airframe
Airframe
640 Hours Since Restoration
16,241 Hrs TTSNEW
Engine
Engine Specs
Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B, 450 hp
LH: 642 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines
RH: 642 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines
Props
Prop Specs
Hamilton Standard 22D30
642 Hours SPOH
Prop AD next due September 2026
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Garmin GNS-430W
Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with intercom (6 place)
Garmin SL-30 Nav-Com
Dual Glideslopes
Garmin GTX-345 ADSB Transponder
Encoder
ELT
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Pilot and Co-pilots Gyro panel with modern 3” instruments
Beech 18 Wheels and Brakes
D18 Fuel System with Electric Boost Pumps
200 Gallon Fuel system
9200 Gross Weight/ 2800 Useful load
Metal Controls
Spares include brakes, motors and electrical equipment. Manuals Included.
Exterior
Exterior
Overall Polished Aluminum with green painted cowls and stripes- Excellent Condition
Interior
Interior
Interior restored with moss colored upholstered couch, and two forest color, leather seats, Two Club Chairs and Three place couch. Writing table and refreshment center – Excellent Condition
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Completed March 2026
The Aircraft has always been flown approximately every 10 days and resides in a climate-controlled Hangar
AWARDS:
Grand Champion at Oshkosh in 2011
HISTORY:
Typical of Lockheed, the Aircraft is fabulous, even by today’s standards, and was considerably overbuilt and extremely modern. It is all metal, incorporating internal drooping ailerons, and a high flotation landing gear for short field performance and is extremely stable during landing, takeoffs, and ground operation.
The model 12A was designed after the slightly larger Electra 10A, as a “feeder airline”, corporate Aircraft, and for wealthy private individuals. It was regularly utilized by Charles Lindberg, Howard Hughes, and Amelia Earhart.
This Aircraft, NC18097, s/n 1250 was delivered to Phillips Petroleum from the Burbank Lockheed factory in March 1938 to supplement their DC-3. While most 12A aircraft were trimmed in red, this one utilized green trim due to the company colors.
The Aircraft had a wonderful corporate history but was requisitioned by the military during World War II. We think it went back to Phillips after the war and was privately owned in the 60s and converted to “modern” standards at that time.
When the aircraft was purchased, approximately 2008, 12,000 hours was spent in Chino CA restoring the aircraft back to its original Phillips livery with a great deal of help from the Phillips archives. Capt. Kirk McQuown of L12 Fame was the expert on these airplanes producing several grand champions. He was primarily involved with this Restoration. Engine compartment hoses were also changed during the restoration.
Currently hangered in Jacksonville FL. Contact Courtesy Aircraft for a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.

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