Airstream Argosy 20 Motorhome (1978)
Sale price: US $39,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1978 |
| Slide Outs: | None | Leveling Jacks Included: | No |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 3 | Air Conditioners: | None |
| Water Capacity (Gallons): | 11-20 | Model: | Argosy 20 |
| Awnings: | None | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Make: | Airstream | Fuel Type: | Gas |
Imperial Beach, California, United States
Vehicle description
Extremely Rare Vintage 197820 foot Airstream Argosy for sale with only 35k miles. Made and produced byAirstream in the 70s, this 20-foot version is the most collectable one outthere and very hard to find. This Argosy 20 is a time capsule,95% of this motorhome is all original and still in great working condition. Istill have the original owner’s manual. ThisArgosy 20 is ready for any trip across the country or local. Stove/Oven works, Microwave,hot water to Shower, original fridge works still, heater is brand new.Generator only has 55 hours on it and works great. This one has a more openfloor plan than most I have seen. This motorhome has never let me down in the past13 years I have owned it. With its giant Chevy 454 engine, that has beenrebuilt and its streamline aerodynamics you can go 75 up the steepest gradewhile pulling a trailer, no problem. Also handles like a sports can, no swayingon off ramps or in the wind. I have ever receipt for thisArgosy dating back to the 70s. I have a ton of receipts and paperwork. I haveput a lot of money into this Argosy over the last 13 years improving thehandling and comfort of this amazing machine. Just went on a camping trip up toJune Lake area, Argosy ran perfect there and back. Yes, you can polish theexterior to a mirror finish if that’s you taste. Things I have done to upgradethe suspension. 6 New tires this year.Stainless wheel covers. New brakes front and rear,new rotors up front, all new brake lines and fluids, stops on a dime. New urethane bushings on themassive sway bars. New Bilstein Shocks allaround, Bilstein steering stabilizer. New Super Steer unit up frontfor precision steering. Replaced the old saggingfront coil springs and internal air bag system with correct weight coil springs. Internal Upgrades. Replaced part of the floor upfront with new plywood. New cork floor though out,new carpet in driving area. New curtains through out New Heating system. All newvent fans. New toilet, New Showerpluming and fixtures. New bulbs everywhere, alllighting inside and out is working. Outside is all stock, lookinglike it did from the factory. Few scrapes and scratches,front passenger side fender got a scrape before I bought it. I do have a replacementaluminum part from another argosy, just never got around to it. This Argosy 20 will get youinto any Airstream Vintage Show across the country. Any campground you pull upto you will have a crowd of people asking you a bunch of questions and admiringthe Vintage Airstream. The mobility of this Argosy 20 is amazing, you can flipa U turn anywhere no 3-point turns, just like driving a van around. So easy toget around, no paying for storage, you can park in your driveway. Things I haven’t gottenaround to. bathroom sink need attention. The Refrigerator works good withpower, not with propane. Paint is original with patinaand a few scrapes. Front passenger seat fabric needs attention.