1984 Piper PA-60-700P Aerostar highlighted as a rare, fast Ted Smith design

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A 1984 Piper PA-60-700P Aerostar is the featured aircraft in an AircraftForSale top pick, noted for its rarity and speed. The Aerostar was among the designs of Ted Smith, whose career included designing World War II aircraft for Douglas before he turned to general aviation.

Discovered 2026-10-23T09:04:33.668226-07:00 | 2026-10-23T09:04:33.668226-07:00

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  • The Aerostar reflects the enduring appeal of high-performance general aviation designs from Ted Smith, an engineer whose work bridged military aircraft development and civilian aviation.
  • Its appearance as a rare aircraft listing offers a snapshot of continued interest in legacy general-aviation aircraft, though the article provides no pricing or market data.

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