Try a Luscombe
MAUW 1400 lb, empty weight around 850 lb fuel capacity 30 usg cruise around 85 kt at 5.5 usg/hr.
This is the model 8E, all metal, no fabric. 85 hp Continental.
My share cost me £4k (quarter share). £45b per month plus £27.50ph wet.
See how the Parsimonious Old Gits Flying Club do it on the cheap in the next issue of FLYER.
Mike