This lovingly updated 1976 Vintage Airstream Argosy has been refurbished for road-worthy travel. All updates were carefully planned to maintain as much of her vintage coolness as possible, adding features for functionality and convenience. Total investment totals over $50k. At just 4900 lbs dry weight, this beautiful rig can tow with a standard SUV or Lite Truck to save exponentially on travel fuel costs!
EXTERIOR UPGRADES
- High gloss automative exterior paint (custom red/white), performed by RV paint specialists in Elkhart Indiana
- Airstream-brand rock guards to protect front finish – installed by Airstream dealer
- Axle lift (3", providing better clearance for towing and parking) – installed by Airstream dealer
- New 2” receiver tow hitch (welded to frame, works perfectly for hauling bikes and e-bikes up to 300 lbs), installed by Airstream dealer
- All new 15x6 T16 Matte Black Aluminum Trailer Wheels
- New durable all-weather tires - installed by Airstream dealer
- All new electric brakes, new 7-pin adapter, new manual lift-jack
- Newer deep cycle battery with solar kit connector (portable suitcase solar kit included)
- Updated and repositioned port for dumping
- Updated exterior 30-amp port with extra-long marine-grade safety cable
- 4 heavy-duty leveling jacks
INTERIOR UPGRADES
- New oak luxury LVP textured wood plank floors to match cabinets
- New oak color flex-fold room divider to match cabinets
- Retro pattern laminate kitchen countertop, Under-desk microwave.
- Custom built wraparound banquette with thick comfy cushions - custom tufted covers. (converts to full/queen bed).
- Expandable platform table for dining/bed platform.
- Retro-design Frigidaire electric studio fridge/freezer – black/chrome (does not require propane)
- Mounted 32" Roku TCL TV with streaming features and remote
- Extra-long Acacia butcher-block wood desk with easy-roll cushioned office chair
- Custom canvas blackout curtains throughout (washable)
- Twin length day-bed converts to standard twin bed for extra sleep area
- NEW 12V box, converter and inverter with modified interior electrical wiring
- NEW efficient propane furnace
- NEW updated water heater
EXTRAS (included)
- Camco EAZ-Lift weight distribution hitch with sway control bar (collars installed)
- SAMLEX Solar Kit with lead-battery adapter pre-installed
- AUTO-VOX rear-view wireless solar camera (installed and working, duplicate new in box)
- Original 1976 Argosy brochure, manual and detaled upgrade documentation
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STATUS - all original itemstested annually by Airstream - working perfectly
- Original Zip-Dee awning with color matched fabric
- Original X-large 40lb Airstream silver propane tanks (tested as required - working)
- Original Armstrong A/C unit (cleaned annually, tested and working perfectly)
- Shower, sinks, copper water-lines, black/gray/water holding tanks (tested, working, no leaks)
- 4-burner propane stove-top and oven (tested and working perfectly)
Small Issues
- Dial on a/c unit off-center
- 2 window screens need tightening
- small crease above rear window (difficult to see, impossible to photograph)
ORIGINAL AIRSTREAM ARGOSY SPECS
The 1976 28-foot Airstream Argosy is a travel trailer built on a high-strength steel chassis with a distinctive professionally painted exterior. Key features included a "monocoque" construction with a riveted aluminum shell, tandem axles with Dura-Torque axles and torsion bars, panoramic front windows, 2.25-inch fiberglass insulation, and NEW electric brakes on all wheels. Working Zip-Dee awning with beautiful striped color-match fabric to red/white paint theme.
Construction & Chassis
Construction: Patented "Air-Flow" contoured shape with a riveted aluminum shell
Chassis: High-strength steel undercarriage with Dura-Torque rubber torsion bar axles.
Axles: Tandem wheels on 28' models, featuring electric brakes and shock absorbers.
Insulation: 2.25-inch aircraft-type fiberglass insulation.
Windows: One-piece, stretch-formed aluminum frames with corrosion-proof screens and "Jet-Seal" Herculite safety glass.
Ventilation: Adjustable no-draft aluminum roof vents.
Black tank (rear bath): 12 gal
Grey tank (rear bath): 15 gal
Water tank: 30 gal
Propane tanks 2x40lb
CLEAN MICHIGAN TITLE, READY FOR PICKUP IN HIGHLAND INDIANA 9/22/2026
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