{"id":823,"date":"2026-02-16T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:10:37","slug":"historic-f4h-1f-phantom-ii-pre-production-naval-fighter-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=823","title":{"rendered":"1959 McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II &#8211; The Real &#8220;Louisville Slugger&#8221; Still For Sale!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By David C.R. Neyens, Motorcopia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II represents a pivotal chapter in military aviation history. As America&#8217;s most-produced supersonic military aircraft, with 5,195 units built between 1958 and 1981, the Phantom served the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, plus the air arms of 11 other nations. Capable of speeds exceeding Mach 2.2 and carrying over 18,000 pounds of ordnance, it set 15 world records and became an icon of the Cold War era. It was also the mount of 5 U.S. air aces during the epic air battles of the Vietnam War against smaller and nimbler adversaries including the MiG-17, MiG-19, and MiG-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"825\" data-src=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-825 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All images via Platinum Fighters. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"826\" data-src=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-826 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McDonnell-F4H-1F-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/680;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured Aircraft Profile:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BuNo. 145310 &#8211; A Piece of Cold War Aviation History<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11th pre-production F4H-1F built<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered to U.S. Navy in 1959<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant historical importance: <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participated in crucial 1961 weapons demonstration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sister ship to record-setting &#8220;Sageburner&#8221; speed-record aircraft <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of U.S. Naval Aviation 50th Anniversary celebrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current Status (as reported by seller):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under restoration at French Valley Airport, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 80-85% complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAA registered as N815WF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering price: $950,000 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumfighters.com\/inventory\/1959-mcdonnell-f4h-1f-phantom-ii\/\">Platinum Fighters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Market Analysis &amp; Comparable Sales:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current Warbird Market Context: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military jet market values vary significantly based on type, condition, and flying status. Operational fighter jets typically command premium prices due to maintenance and certification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recent Comparable Sales (reported in USD):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MiG-21: $125,000-$450,000 (non-flying condition)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F-86 Sabre: $600,000-$1.2M (airworthy examples)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T-33 Shooting Star: $175,000-$450,000 (airworthy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notable F-4 Phantom Transactions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Static display examples: $150,000-$300,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museum-quality specimens: $400,000-$750,000 (Note: Few private transaction records exist due to rarity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Market Position:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the seller, this F4H-1F could become the only privately owned flying F-4 Phantom, potentially making traditional market comparisons challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Investment Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historical significance as pre-production Phantom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documented military test history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive restoration work reported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique opportunity for qualified operators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited market for comparison due to aircraft type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restoration Details (as reported by seller):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion status: 80-85% complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airframe: Complete IRAN (Inspect and Repair As Necessary) to U.S. Navy standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cockpit: Dual controls installed in rear position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components: Overhauled to &#8220;0 time&#8221; condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical: Complete rewiring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel system: Rebuilt with new fuel cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydraulics: \u2022 All three systems overhauled \u2022 Stainless steel lines installed \u2022 Two pneumatic systems overhauled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landing gear: New wheels and brakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All this Cold War hero needs now is an enthusiastic and well-heeled new owner to finish the restoration to airworthy standard and show it off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note: All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>By David C.R. 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