An eye catching egg shaped rv at any campground campsite. Argosy for sale airstream class a motorhomes rv trader. Motorhomes airstream land yacht motorhome owners manual. This argosy has had extensive work done to the exterior by the previous owner who was an automotive sculptor. Production of airstream motorhomes begins, with the first units being painted like. All the upgrades and updates listed below were done over the past 3 4 years. History of the airstream argosy rare vintage travel trailer.
Argosy 20 motorhomes i have a 1977 argosy 20 myself and know several others with them. If you wanted it to be shinny like an airstream, you would need to strip the paint and polish. The minuets were a foot narrower and the first years even had aluminum floors and partitions. Discover collection of 20 photos and gallery about argosy trailer restoration at. Some of the most popular camper remodels stem from budding interior decorators or hobbyist investors that can turn a profit doing something they love. They were made from 19771979 and had 3 different sizes the 6. Argosy 20 motorhomes 1974 argosy 20 1974 argosy 20 motorhome a front bath model chevy 454 engine archived 3192002. Our goal is to share knowledge about everything airstream related. The ad was posted early on an october morning, and i replied 20 minutes later.
Powered argosy motorhome sale bat powered argosy motorhome sale bat 17. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This example is believed to have been purchased from the original owner. For sale, 1976 airstream argosy motorhome for sale price. Made and produced by airstream in the 70s, this 20 foot version is the most collectable one out there and very hard to find. Sep 10, 2019 this argosy camper remodel is one of my favorite older model camper makeovers. Buy replacement parts for argosy motorhome 19741979. See more ideas about motorhome, airstream, airstream motorhome. These began as painted aluminum 20 and 24foot models, and were followed in 1979 by the first of their classic model motorhomes, with an unpainted aluminum body, much like the trailers they are known for. It has a bus or blimp shape, and you usually see them. Its a 24 ft rear twin airstream motorhome bus called the argosy from 1976. Nov 9, 2014 view interior and exterior photos of this 1977 argosy 20 motorhome here at. Airstream argosy 20 motorhomes rv photos argosy 20 motorhome.
Argosy trailers were made by airstream company starting 1972 in versailles, oh near jackson center, and are usually recognized as painted airstreams. Argosy 20 motorhome, 19741978 looking for an airstream argosy 20 motorhome. The size was a perfect fit for the two of us, our dog, maggie, and our goat, frankie. I made this request a while back below, and got a manual for my 1977 argosy motorhome. Here they outline their airstream remodel project in full detail. The original table is out for now and replaced by this smaller one. History of the airstream argosy rare vintage travel. Airstream argosy motorhome photos viewrvs airstream argosy motorhome photos viewrvs 15. Used rvs 1976 airstream argosy motorhome for sale for sale by. Airstream argosy rvs for sale the airstream argosy also experimented with minuet models, which were much lighter an designed to be towed by cars. Bid for the chance to own a 454 v8powered 1976 argosy 28. This 1978 argosy motorhome was produced by the airstream trailer company and purchased new by the sellers parents at jerry greer airstream in columbus, ohio. Bid for the chance to own a 454 v8powered 1978 argosy 28. Ultimate tow vehicle 1974 airstream argosy 20 motorhome.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorhomes, rvs, campers and travel trailers for sale. New firestone airride suspension system on 28 models. Here is a link to my argosy 20 page with lots of pictures. Vertical lip seal gray motorhome sliding window roll of 20 684919.
This argosy 20 is a time capsule, 95% of this motorhome is all original and still in great working condition. It was our understanding that the owner prior to the seller was living in it and had basically trashed it. Used 20 foot motorhomes for sale oodle classifieds. Motorhome at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Awesome argosy motorhome 27 pictures get in the trailer. In the fall of 2015, my husband, chad and i sold our bar, the bywater, in asheville,nc. It was built by the airstream factory on a chevrolet p30 chassis and is powered by a chevy 454ci big block v8. A product of airstream, argosy entered the marketplace in 1971 initially as a travel trailer company. Find argosy rv rentals within 100 miles of your zip code. If you are looking for a normal motorhome this is not the one. Mar 19, 2002 argosy 20 motorhomes 1974 argosy 20 1974 argosy 20 motorhome a front bath model chevy 454 engine archived 3192002. We sell new and preowned travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, class a, class b and class.
Ranging from 20 to 28 feet in length, class a motorhome were produced by argosy starting in 1973. Argosy motorhome sale autos post argosy motorhome sale autos post 18. Airstream argosy motorhome airstream argosy motorhome 14. The argosy trailers kept the familiar external colour scheme, though, and were produced through 1989. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorhomes, rvs, campers and travel trailers for sale, certified preowned motorhome listings, and new motor home and travel trailer classifieds. The ad was posted early on an october morning, and i replied 20 minutes. Unlike the airstream lines metallic exterior appearance, argosy would often be defined for being painted on the outside.
There are over 44,762 other rvs for sale on that might be perfect for you. Airstream argosy 20 motorhomes rv photos argosy 20. Mar 14, 2018 beginning in 1974 airstream began manufacturing a class a motorhome, badged argosy. Oct 22, 2018 there is no short cut to painting your airstream or argosy walls. Airstream argosy motorhome airstream argosy motorhome 16. Recently stripped of its previous green paint down to bare aluminum along with exterior repairs. All pictures and diagrams have been scanned at high resolution and touched up in photoshop for as much clarity and faithfulness to the original as possible.
We were lucky to find and download the 1976 argosy manual, but. The inspiration was due to the love of camping, but not sleeping on the ground. The last picture is an example of this motorhome with the paint stripped. Extremely rare vintage 1978 20 foot airstream argosy for sale with only 35k miles. Airstream 1980 argosy owners manual pdf download manualslib. Find used 20 foot motorhomes for sale on oodle classifieds. We purchased this motorhome from a craigs list ad north of knoxville, tn in 2015. They were only produced from 1974 to 1978 and were airstreams first venture into the motorhome market.
Details about 1975 airstream argosy 20 ft airstream argosy motorhome vintage tiny house camper rv movie set prop 70s see original listing. Check out some of the units below that are similar to the 1976 airstream airstream argosy 20 used travel trailer, or start a new rv search below. View 8 photos, 1 video, features and a very detailed description. This argosy 20 is a time capsule, 95 of this motorhome is all original and still in great working condition. Specs 1977 argosy 20 67,000 original miles p30 cheverolet chassis parts easy to find.
I feel the need to put this out to the universe because, well, i have heard too many people paint the walls without proper prep. The argosy trailer restoration inspiration and ideas. In addition we have the owners manual for 1978 argosy motor homes. Used rvs 1976 airstream argosy motorhome for sale for sale. I dont sleep there, anyway, and dont need to make it into a bed. This 1976 argosy motorhome was manufactured by the airstream trailer company and shares the rounded roof design and curved roof windows of the aluminum trailers. We have decided to let our 1976 20 ft airstream argosy find a new home. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Preowned 1976 airstream argosy 20 travel trailer for sale in san antonio, texas, manufactured by airstream. Airstream rvs airstream rv started in 1929 when wally byam put a tent on the top of a model t chassis. Check out our article on how to paint the outside of your argosy vintage camper. This 1976 argosy camper remodel will blow your mind.
Vertical lip seal gray motorhome sliding window roll of 20. It has a bus or blimp shape, and you usually see them completely polished when restored. Recently sold 1976 argosy 28 motorhome f chassis, engine and trans all in good shape. It was not driveable or used as a vehicle but as a trailer home. First year for the new painted argosy by airstream.
Of course, many camper remodels are just a fan of campe. View and download airstream 1980 argosy owners manual online. Though argosy trailers are relatively rare, they, like other vintageera trailers in the rv industry have a passionate fan base and enthusiast following. This argosy has a totally rebuilt and tuned 400 transmission complete with all new clutches, rings, seals and bushings. Sell your argosy 20 motorhome for sale in our rv classifieds. Vintage 1973 argosy fully restored a roomy, easytopull, singleaxle camper with 2 jackknife beds, toilet and shower, brand new range and oven, linoleum flooring, water pump, furnace, etc. It was inherited by the seller in 1996 and has remained in west virginia since, with the past 15 years spent off the road in outdoor storage. They are called the painted airstreams but are identical to the polished model trailers and rvs with their all aluminum, aircraft quality construction that is the best around. Long list of upgrades and fixes be glad to share them with you. They are all built on the chevy p30 truck chassis with the t400 transmission. Front suspension providing passenger cartypehandling with reinforced con trol arms, crossmember, strongercon trol arm shaft and auxiliary air springs. How to renovate an airstream argosy this nomadic idea. Jul 09, 2020 1977 argosy motorhome renovation page.
Oct 16, 2017 this is the story of cate and chad, better known as argosy odyssey. Check out the full cost, the modified floor plan, and their pet goat. A zip dee retractable awning has been retrofitted for additional outdoor space. Motorhome at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and. The interior has also been reconfigured so as to have more livable space. Mar 12, 2017 view interior and exterior photos of this 1976 argosy 20 motorhome at. Argosy standard specifications chassis chevrolet motorhome chassis, 350 or 454 v8 engine 454 standard on 28 models. Be wary of buyers willing to purchase your item sightunseen, especially buyers located overseas. Aug 20, 2018 the airstream argosy also experimented with minuet models, which were much lighter an designed to be towed by cars. Midlate 1970s the fuel crisis and recession hit the rv industry hard and sales dropped dramatically. Like the rest of the industry, we are experiencing inventory shortages due to covid19. It is a very rare 1975 argosy by airstream 20 foot motorhome. Argosy motorhome rv motorhome operations manual 320pgs with appliance service air.
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