Lockheed Vega for sale

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I see that ‘BGK was a DL-1 version with metal fuselage, perhaps that’s why Mr. Kidston is not interested in this one. Too bad he didn’t get the other one, it would look much better in civilian colors than in the military scheme it wears now.
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I’ve got to disagree with you there. I saw the aircraft last year in Arizona and it’s rather stunning.
There is something nice about a metal aircraft in its natural finish….whereas painting a metal Vega makes it lose its unique identity.

I see that ‘BGK was a DL-1 version with metal fuselage, perhaps that’s why Mr. Kidston is not interested in this one. Too bad he didn’t get the other one, it would look much better in civilian colors than in the military scheme it wears now.

I have now heard the figure of $750,000 being mentioned as an asking price for the Shell Vega.

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If you’re looking for someone to base it in the UK, wonder if vintage auto dealer Simon Kidston (ex-Coys and Bomhams, now running his own firm in Geneva) would be interested?
His uncle, ex-Bentley driver and pilot, Glen Kidston, famously flew G-ABGK to several records in the early 30s…Kidston was killed when a Puss Moth shed a wing.
Whatever the cost, it will be much less expensive than most old Ferraris he deals with daily. 🙂

Hi all,

I have been following this Vega restoration since it’s beginning.
The most serious interest so far is from a small Jimmie Doolittle museum in California. And, yes, sadly they would place it on static display.
I did alert my contacts at Lockheed-Martin and, hopefully, they can spark some interest there.
Simon Kidston is a friend of mine and I have made him aware of this Vega. A fair number of years ago Simon did try to purchase the current flying DL-1 Vega.
Simon hasn’t expressed any interest in purchasing the Shell Vega. His current interest is purchasing and returning to the family antique autos once owned by family members. Simon’s latest purchase is the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Gangloff Drophead Coupe once owned by his father, Commander Home Kidston.
http://www.velocetoday.com/royal-show-at-the-edinburgh-concours/

Cheers,
Tim

Just as long as his cousin doesn’t come up with a paint scheme for it.

http://www.cathkidston.com/

If you’re looking for someone to base it in the UK, wonder if vintage auto dealer Simon Kidston (ex-Coys and Bomhams, now running his own firm in Geneva) would be interested?
His uncle, ex-Bentley driver and pilot, Glen Kidston, famously flew G-ABGK to several records in the early 30s…Kidston was killed when a Puss Moth shed a wing.

Whatever the cost, it will be much less expensive than most old Ferraris he deals with daily. 🙂

That one is now in the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.

Beautiful aircraft and very nice Shell markings. I wonder how she is to land & takeoff with that gear?
Here is one of N965Y Vega 5C that once belonged to Tallmantz. My photo from Jan 1965, Van Nuys Airport.
Where is it now?

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No, this one is owned by the estate of the late John Desmond, and is currently nearing the end of a full restoration to airworthy condition.

I’m with Sopwith, I’d buy and fly it in a heartbeat. I truly hope it goes to a home where it’ll be flown. Good luck to them finding a buyer.

My first thought was Kermit Weeks, then I remembered he had one under restoration – is this the same one?

That’s a pity if it doesn’t fly, looks great in the Shell colours. Only wish I had the money.