CVBreard wrote:

selling our 1959 Cessna 175

I've lost track of the 175 series numbering system, but the one (175C?) we
owned had a constant speed prop and was a fine airplane. Early versions (which
this one may be) had a fixed pitch prop and was not a particularly 'popular'
model.

But that 175 hp (geared GO-300 at 3200 rpm, I believe) and the constant speed
prop we owned provided everything the 172 is famous for, plus added
performance. I believe their asking price is just under $30K, and may be a
bargain for what could be a nice, low time (2100TT airframe, 190 smoh)airplane.

It looks fixed pitch to me. There are issues in regards to parts
availability for the gearbox. One listed on Barnstormers, includes 2
engines... There are STC's to replace the entire firewall forward with
more commonly available equipment... But 175hp has got to be alot better
than 145...