The Argosy Motorhome of 1974 was Airstream's first motorized RV, its trailer shape adapted to fit a new Chevrolet chassis.
Lead trim: Base
Airstream Argosy Motorhome1974–1979
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FactThe Argosy Motorhome of 1974 was Airstream's first motorized RV, its trailer shape adapted to fit a new Chevrolet chassis.
Airstream's first motorized RV, a painted stress-skin Class A on a Chevrolet chassis, replaced in 1979 by the Airstream Motorhome.
Collectors Spotted in the Airstream Argosy Motorhome Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1974–1979 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Rivals
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