MYR RM59,384
Seller Information
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Stock Number
J0095-25
Year
1975
Category
Travel Trailers
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM
Model
ARGOSY 24TB
Location
Duncansville, Pennsylvania, USA 16635
Condition
Used
Description
Key Features and History:
Airstream's Entry into the Mid-Priced Market:
Airstream launched the Argosy line in the early 1970s to compete in the mid-priced travel trailer market.
Painted Exterior:
Unlike the classic Airstream's shiny aluminum exterior, Argosy models were painted, sometimes to conceal scratches and dents in the aluminum.
Cost-Effective Materials:
Argosy trailers utilized less expensive equipment and components compared to Airstream models, allowing for a lower price point.
Motorhome Production:
Airstream's California plant began producing the Argosy Motorhome by 1975.
Factory Closure:
The Argosy plant in Versailles, Ohio closed in 1979 due to the fuel crisis of the 1970s.
Line Reintroduction:
The Argosy line was reintroduced in 1986 with a redesigned form, including fiberglass end caps and a square design, and continued production through 1989.
Rarity and Enthusiast Community:
Today, Argosy trailers are considered rare and are a part of Airstream's history, with Argosy owners being a passionate and active community.
Category Specific
Sleeps
4
Floor Plan Features
Front Dining Room
Yes
Bathroom
Yes
Exterior
Exterior Length
7.32 m
Exterior Width
0.2 m