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Beautifully Updated 28' Vintage Airstream Argosy - Travel Ready! - $55,000 (Highland)
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She has been refurbished to support heavy road-worthy travel. All updates (and there have been many), were carefully planned to maintain as much of her vintage coolness as possible. Most of the original roll-top cabinetry and layout integrity have been preserved while updating and adding features for functionality and convenience. We have copious upgrade notes, photos, invoices, parts receipts and more. Total investment in her update/restoration approximately $65k. Asking $55k OBO.
This beautiful rig is registered in Michigan with clean title. We hope to find her a good home with appreciative vintage-loving owners. If you are interested and would like to take a look - we can provide a live video tour with advance notice or meet you to walk through at a convenient time.
Willing to deliver up to 100 miles from Highland, Indiana for $1 per mile (assumes a finalized purchase with 50% prepayment required prior to delivery and balance due via cash or verified digital payment option upon arrival). Seller will provide detailed instructions for all operations.
Here is a list of some of the primary upgrades done by professionals over the past three years (much of this work comes with paperwork and dealer receipts for verification):
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, great for hauling bikes and e-bikes up to 300 lbs), installed by Airstream dealer
- All new 15x6 T16 Matte Black Sendel Aluminum Trailer Wheels
- New durable all-weather tires - installed by Airstream dealer
- All new electric brakes, new 5-pin adapter, new manual
- New deep cycle battery with solar kit connector (portable suitcase solar kit included)
- Updated and repositioned tank port for dumping
- Updated exterior 30-amp port with extra-long marine-grade safety cable
- AUTO-VOX Solar wireless backup camera with 5” dash mount monitor
- Replaced stabilizer jacks
INTERIOR UPGRADES
- New oak color 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 counter microwave.
- Custom built wraparound dining/living banquette with thick cushions (converts to full/queen bed). Includes rotating expandable platform table for dining – becomes bed platform.
- Professionally tailored custom tufted banquette covers and matching daybed covers (retro teal)
- Retro-design Frigidaire electric studio fridge/freezer – black/chrome (does not require propane)
- Mounted 32" Roku TCL TV with wifi/streaming features and remote
- Extra-long Acacia butcher-block wood desk with easy-roll cushioned office chair (great for digital nomads)
- Custom canvas blackout curtains throughout (washable)
- Twin length day-bed converts to standard twin bed for extra sleep area
- New 12V box and inverter, modified interior electrical connections (new battery 2023)
- New propane coach heater, updated water heater
- Replaced commode
- New kitchen sink fixture with spray nozzle
EXTRAS (included)
- Used Gen2 Starlink dish and router - prewired through port behind fridge (will need to set up or transfer roaming account)
- Camco EAZ-Lift weight distribution kit with ball hitch and manual sway control bar (collars installed)
- Auto DC air inflator, Tire pressure monitorng system with digital dash mount monitor
- X-Choks, leveling squares, dump hose
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STATUS (tested annually by Airstream)
- Original x-large 40# Airstream 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)
- 2 original canvas upper bunks withhardware for 2 extra sleep spots (in storage)
- Original front panoramic window fabric cover for protection while driving
- Tongue lock
Small Issues for repair (documented repair - quotes and credit provided by seller)
- Right Zip-Dee awning arm may need repair/replacement (awning fabric in perfect condition)
- Entry step extension difficult to roll-up (can be oiled/repaired/replaced)
- 2 window screens need repair/tightening
ORIGINAL AIRSTREAM ARGOSY SPECS
The 1976 28-foot Airstream Argosy is a travel trailer built on a high-strength steel chassis with a distinctive 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 electric brakes on all wheels.
Construction & Chassis
Construction: Patented "Air-Flow" contoured shape with a riveted aluminum shell for a "monocoque" design.
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): 10 gal
Water tank: 30 gal
Propane tanks (2x40# ea.)
Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for showings