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With so many folks downsizing and living full time RV, it's the perfect time for Airstream to re-introduce the smaller Class A. I would love to have one. Perfect size for one old woman and her dog.
Sadly, smaller RVs are not cheaper RVs. You can get a decent amount of ~5 meter long RV here in germany, but they cost a fortune and are far from a bargain compaired to a 6 or 7 meter one. We were looking for an Oasi 540 and the range from 55.000 to 70.0000€, which is just ridiculus for a two-person-rv.
I’ve got a 74 Argosy from Versailles! Great vintage interior still. A ‘73 Sovereign from California too. Would be awesome the meet someone who built them.
I loved to hear the excitement in your voice when showing this unit. It is lovely and so well preserved. Nice to see so many of the original items still remaining. Thank you for the tour.
I just bought a 1995 Dodge Roadtrek 190 V, and that front swing around seat conversion to dining room and bed is almost exactly the same. Even my front table has those extensions on each side. Mine is also completely original , (even the original shower curtain!) and I just purchased it from the original owner. Thank you so much! Very cool to see this🥰🚙💚
I so enjoy your enthusiasm for the Airstream/Argosy products. You've toured and filmed dozens and dozens of the Airstream products for years and you still sound so excited about them. Thanks for these wonderful videos!
I'm digging that 70's look, I think that color was called burnt orange.. Back then we had harvest gold, avocado green and burnt orange, those were pretty much the colors of the 70's...reminds me of my youth
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures We SHARE your excitement 🎊🎉 & we're IMPRESSED by your knowledge.💡 Thx a bunch for the HISTORY lesson! I hope this sweetheart of a classic, finds a LOVING worthy new owner who with RESTORE it to its original glory and NOT RENOVATE it to CURRENT decor. God Bless!💙
Thank you, for such a great demo! Those rigs made into hearses were definitely unique. Back in the mid-70s, when the GMC Class 'A' was around, a company named Hess & Eisenhardt, custom-built an ambulance, which was designed for long transports, in comfort.
Patrick, you give the best tours. This unit is a great size, and it's built with quality and durability in mind. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see it.
What a piece of history! I can see how much you love these vintage vans. This was well built. I'm surprised it does not have a built-in vacuum cleaner and blender! Such a piece of history. Thank you for the detailed tour, marvelous!
I absolutely love that rv. So vintage. I love vintage because that’s when family vacations where so old school. Brings back so many good memories. I would so buy that rv if i could. It’s amazing.
1975! The year I got married! I think I could even get passed the burnt orange interior. Beautiful coach! I’d have that in s heartbeat!! Thanks for sharing it Patrick. It’s truly a piece of American history.
Wow. What a find! Nice to see your excitement. You understand and appreciate the design and history. Great of you to document this model. (Kudos to your camera person who seamlessly followed your demonstration and kept everything in the frame )
Obviously the owners took good care of it and kept the seals good a lot of airstreams interiors rot out because the seals go bad on the seams, windows, and other penetration areas.
Absolutely awesome! Love seeing these old motor homes. I hope it finds someone to care for it and preserve its history. I have to take exception to the description of it being the smallest class A though since I own a 1970 Starcraft Starliner 19 ft. ;)
Fell on one of your videos again - your really good at what you do, and I can tell it’s a passion - plus your handsome & it’s a pleasure to watch you and hear your soothing voice, your choice of clothing and the different styles you choose makes a complete package - your thorough walks throughs & knowledge of RVs is top notch and really informs the RV enthusiast!😊
Finally! I’ve been looking for an in depth Argosy 20 video. Thank you! I like the version without the dinette up front and with the pub chair and fold out table instead. I have a 1976 dodge chinook 18 plus. Rear door entry, the twin 6 foot sofa model where one sofa can become a dinette. It runs great, all original and in good shape, and all systems work. Dimensions of rear interior living space behind cab/driver’s seat: The interior width measurements is 85 in = 7ft 1 in Rear length inside from back of driver’s seat to inside of rear entry door is 12 ft 5 in Inside height is 6’2” RV overall length bumper to bumper in 19ft It has the same Dometic fridge. Mine is missing the far left front pull knob (striker?) so I manually start the pilot light from the rear of fridge and outside. It works great! Very cold. Here are some specs of mine. 56,000 miles 1976 Chinook 18 Plus Motorhome TrailWagons Chinook M-18 PLUS 1976 Dodge Chinook M-18 Plus 2 or 18P/MH 1976 Dodge B300 360cubic engine 5.9L V8 motor 1 ton dually Dodge tradesman chassis Dodge MB300 chassis It came form the factory with no catalytic Length 19’2” Weight 6500 pounds dry Max GVW is 9000 GVW= driver, passengers and payload Engine 360 V8 Tire size: single front Dual rear 800 R-16.5 Purchased Tires 8.00R16.5LT. Light truck Wildcat h/t Radial tire All 6 are the same When using full to 60psi When not using to 70 psi Propane tank Size: 10 gal LPG ? RV refrigerator Dometic Model RM66E LP-Gas and Electric 110v/12v Stove and oven aka Range or cooktop Brand: Suburban Model: SR-40 SB Liquid Propane only Furnace Brand:Suburban Model: Dyna-Trail Model #: NT-12FC 12v only Hot water heater 6 gallon ? Models 6 ARV & 6 ARVM Models 8 ARB & ARVM Made by: American Appliance MFG. CORP. a Subsidiary of not-FLO Industries , Inc Outside manual light, liquid propane only Tank sizes Fresh water tank 23 gal 18.5 wide x 41 long x 8 in high Black water Grey water Gas tank is 35 gal Uses regular gas, twin exhaust Water pump SHURflo Model Series 2088 12v electric demand water. system Converter Brand: Phillips power converter and battery charger Model: PC-301-A-1 Converts shore power to 12 power to be stored in the 12v house battery Maxxair Fans x 2. 12v New A/C No generator
Thanks for showing this MH! I have always loved these! A fellow WBCCI friend of mine had one of these - It was quite the party mobile! Loved it! Later, someone else in our chapter bought a 20' Airstream version with the rear twins. Both were great!!! We had a 345 that we adored. We have an Interstate now and love it also (bought in NJ - wink), but I still miss the 345! Loved driving and hanging out in the 345 and love the 20 footers! That dinette is wicked cool!
That thing was mint, just needed upholstery and a service tune up and it's ready to go. I was kinda hoping you would buy this one. I could tell you loved it. Those swivel bench seats were amazing. I wish they still did that
Just Wow!! the workmanship and style and charm of this vehicle is outstanding. Really appreciate your hard work in covering this and going through each and every detail. I am really happy watching this. Any modern camping van is no match to the quality, style and detail on this one. Really look forward for more of classic builds.
A little gentle on opening or closing things in there please You will rarely find a spare part if you broke something And that's a piece of history that you touch
Yep freaked me out how rough he was with someone else's vintage motorhome and I doubt the owner would be pleased 🧐 probably going over the video with their attorney 🤣 no really 😟
I originally thought Fleetwood modeled my Pace Arrow Eleganza after the 70's GMC motor homes but after seeing this video they may have also been competing with Airstream for the aero body RV market. This Argosy definitely scores high in the Classic RV spotlight. 👌
She is just stunning. We just bought a 1976 24' Triple E Algonquin. She's all original and she will stay that way. Cigarette lighters everywhere lol. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful vehicle. 🇨🇦❤️
Thank you for the tour. Rare to see functioning original interiors. Just started my renovation of a 78 28ft Argosy that came with no interior at all. Seeing the tamber doors is cool.
Wicked cool The refrigerator being an absorption unit is wild Being in HVAC I’ve only seen the small ones once in person kid who worked with me for a summer had it as his A/C Definitely a company that took pride in seeing that their products Would last the test of time Not a disposable society Thanks for being us along
Great to see your passion and enthusiasm for this vintage Airstream. Fun to watch, and your excitement is contagious! Thanks for another top-notch video!
Woowwww 😱 I would have been as excited as you to tour this rig in such good condition!! I can smell the nicotine and the powdered Tang oj just looking at that orange shag carpet 😛 I wonder how much it sold for, the lucky buyer got himself a rare piece of history! 🤗 thank you for the detailed tour 🤗 Edit: the very next day after watching this video, I spotted another Argosy downtown Vancouver on Hastings street! 😱 since you said there’s only 200, what are the odds?? It was white with blue lines and a tad beat up, but clearly driveable, with a cool-looking older hippie gent with grey long hair driving it 😎
Awsome motorhome and review! As a life-long funeral director, I am familar with the 1980's Airstream coaches in which you used the term 'coffin'. Coffin is an antiquated term. The containers we use today are referred to as a 'casket'.
Hi Gloria again. I just wish i had the money to buy this Home love love love this Home on Wheel's I really do . Gloria.Saving on a budget lol but very true.It is so special and so awesome and amazing. Thank you Patrick for showing all of us this Beautiful Mobile Home.
Great video and motor home! Unrelated, I’ve been wondering about the camper that you picked up and was working on. Would love to see a progress video on it sometime. Thanks for the videos you make. With your knowledge you are able to ask questions that others would not think of.
I am totally impressed with the build quality and its condiition. The engine and transmission are pretty much bullet proof if properly maintained. Thanks for the review Patrick!
Back then they made him strong today they made with fiberglass and cheap material.. I usually will not buy a RV of the day they made very cheap for that crap.. but I do love your Ford Van is awesome. .
This has such space age ingenuity and care in its construction. Fantastic! I wish there were more of them available or more in this size from other manufacturers.
I seen the really long one that airstream made recently. It was amazing. And it was spotless. Just a beautiful camper. The outside was gleaming in the sun with the alloy shinning. The interior had been updated a bit and was done to an amazingly high standard. It was huge ,and if I had the money I would snap one up in a second. Just so over fabrication and nice little touches all around . No wonder airstream is so iconic and fetching big money now for a good one.🙏
Damn, wish I could afford it, he'll make a small fortune on it, that's for sure, we just bought a small, very small, aliner, we haven't been able to use it yet, looking forward it. But that looks more like us!!😖
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures how much is he asking, I know you said it's on ebay, and people bid on it, but how high do you think? Maybe in a future video you could say? I really like that, it's so groovy!!
Patrick has got to be the MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AIRSTREAM GUY IN the WORLD! I have met him personally and what a great person to talk to and listen to, he treats every single person with respect and takes his time with them, NEVER rushing them. There is a reason why he is sooooo successful as an AIRSTREAM salesman, THE BEST in the business. Great Video here Patrick.
I remember my grand parents used their friends motor home exactly like this one to go to Arizona one winter, but they didn't stay because they said it was too cold for their "Florida bones", as they said. But they were intrigued by the idea that they could travel in their own home.
I love old camper/airstream vehicles. But you had me flinching every time you randomly banged on things. lol Thankful the current owner allowed you to give it a showoff!
@@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 the LS is the engine that they have been putting in chevy trucks for the last 20 years. Incredibly reliable engines that can make gobs of power with little effort. I put one in a vintage rv and its been amazing. Look up LS swap on you tube.
Dude! I absolutely love the vintage 70s look of the interior! I think that’s one of the biggest appeals to buying an old school motor home like this 1974 Airstream. I would hate for someone to buy this vehicle and delete the 1970s out of it only to modernize the interior. If that’s the case than they should just buy a new motor home. But man oh man am I in love with this rig! Growing up my uncle had one of the 70s GMC models and our family had a total blast every time we went camping with him. Looking at this vehicle brings back so many great memories! Thanks to everyone who shared this. As always this has been a great video and I look forward to seeing the next one! Cheers!
Modern day engineers should take note, on how to build an RV. But they won't, cuz marketing and accounting run companies now days, and thy sell " Features" that have nothing to do with quality and style , which is pathetic :(
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It must be sold...no sign of it... :(
Is this still for sale? Where can I get info on buying this?
@@thomasgage5777 is the rig still for sale? How much is it listed for? I don't do Facebook or Instagram. I couldn't find it elsewhere.
Is this unit from Oklahoma?
I seen it there
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With so many folks downsizing and living full time RV, it's the perfect time for Airstream to re-introduce the smaller Class A. I would love to have one. Perfect size for one old woman and her dog.
Thank you for checking this one out
Yes, Vicky...I'm 89 and fascinated. What a great adventure for "the last one!"
*Recliner Babe"
Sadly, smaller RVs are not cheaper RVs. You can get a decent amount of ~5 meter long RV here in germany, but they cost a fortune and are far from a bargain compaired to a 6 or 7 meter one. We were looking for an Oasi 540 and the range from 55.000 to 70.0000€, which is just ridiculus for a two-person-rv.
@@ReclinerBabe Are you still alive old lady?
@@craddocraddoc Schau dir mal die Kanäle Camperklatsch und Die Ahlfis an. Die stellen immer wieder Wohnmobile vor, z.T. unter 50.000
The Argosys were built in my hometown Versailles Ohio. Had many friends that worked there.
Oh wow, cool
I’ve got a 74 Argosy from Versailles! Great vintage interior still. A ‘73 Sovereign from California too. Would be awesome the meet someone who built them.
So you had 3 friends?
No just two.
Awesome! Wish they were back in production, it’s the perfect size.
It really is
I agree!!!
I COULD LIVE IN IT NO PROBLEM
Yes, perfect size for me to do solo full timing. I wish these were in production again too.
Had one of those back in the day. Loved it. Wish they still made them.
Even though I'm 81 I would buy another one.
Blessings
The things we could have kept, if we only knew.
YOUR NOT ALONE
Man the stories you must have
I loved to hear the excitement in your voice when showing this unit. It is lovely and so well preserved. Nice to see so many of the original items still remaining. Thank you for the tour.
I just bought a 1995 Dodge Roadtrek 190 V, and that front swing around seat conversion to dining room and bed is almost exactly the same. Even my front table has those extensions on each side. Mine is also completely original , (even the original shower curtain!) and I just purchased it from the original owner. Thank you so much! Very cool to see this🥰🚙💚
Such a cool piece of Airstream history! Best person in the business giving the tour too. Loved this!!
Thank you. This one was fun to totally geek out on.
I so enjoy your enthusiasm for the Airstream/Argosy products. You've toured and filmed dozens and dozens of the Airstream products for years and you still sound so excited about them. Thanks for these wonderful videos!
Glad you like them!
I'm digging that 70's look, I think that color was called burnt orange.. Back then we had harvest gold, avocado green and burnt orange, those were pretty much the colors of the 70's...reminds me of my youth
We could tell that you were really excited to tour this! This thing is pure awesome.
Yes, been waiting a long time to tour one of these
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures We SHARE your excitement 🎊🎉 & we're IMPRESSED by your knowledge.💡 Thx a bunch for the HISTORY lesson!
I hope this sweetheart of a classic, finds a LOVING worthy new owner who with RESTORE it to its original glory and NOT RENOVATE it to CURRENT decor.
God Bless!💙
This was fascinating and loved the slice of history. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is exceptional.
Thank you kindly!
When Patrick gives tour he gives pin to pin information and tour awesome 😁😀😅😎😃😉👍👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
He is a fantastic salesman. He really knows his product. Love listening to him.
I agree. So knowledgeable!! The tours are a bit longer but I'm learning a lot more about these vehicles!!
Thank you, for such a great demo! Those rigs made into hearses were definitely unique. Back in the mid-70s, when the GMC Class 'A' was around, a company named Hess & Eisenhardt, custom-built an ambulance, which was designed for long transports, in comfort.
Patrick, you give the best tours. This unit is a great size, and it's built with quality and durability in mind. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see it.
Thank you Suzanne
What a piece of history! I can see how much you love these vintage vans. This was well built. I'm surprised it does not have a built-in vacuum cleaner and blender! Such a piece of history. Thank you for the detailed tour, marvelous!
You know your RV, appreciate your excitement and the tour of this perfect size caravan! Thanks so much for knowing this existed from air stream!
Thank you Betty
I absolutely love that rv. So vintage. I love vintage because that’s when family vacations where so old school. Brings back so many good memories. I would so buy that rv if i could. It’s amazing.
Thank you very much for checking it out
You look like a kid in a toy store :D
Yes, it was a lot for fun.
In ALL my years of camping, I have never seen this particular little class A. Wow 🤩
1975! The year I got married! I think I could even get passed the burnt orange interior. Beautiful coach! I’d have that in s heartbeat!! Thanks for sharing it Patrick. It’s truly a piece of American history.
Glad you enjoyed it
I towed this to its current location. It was an incredibly beautiful unit!
Oh wow cool
Where is it? How can I contact? Would like to perchase
@@tdhawk167 look up ida automotive in Morganville, NJ
I like it so rare and in good shape. I hope someone will appreciate and enjoy it. You sound so happy there explaining . 🥰👍🏻
This was so much fun
Wow. What a find! Nice to see your excitement. You understand and appreciate the design and history. Great of you to document this model. (Kudos to your camera person who seamlessly followed your demonstration and kept everything in the frame )
Thank you very much Jackie
This thing is a GEM! Really cool lines on this cute little blimp! Plus a 350 Chevy and TH400 doesn't disappoint....
Thank you for checking this one out Frank
Great video, I Don´t know how you get all those details without hesitation and not a single cut as far I can tell
Thank you 🙏🏼 years of RV experience
Obviously the owners took good care of it and kept the seals good a lot of airstreams interiors rot out because the seals go bad on the seams, windows, and other penetration areas.
I would love to see a modern take on this. Its the perfect size. I hope Airstream is in the comments and listening to the people. I love this.
Absolutely awesome! Love seeing these old motor homes. I hope it finds someone to care for it and preserve its history. I have to take exception to the description of it being the smallest class A though since I own a 1970 Starcraft Starliner 19 ft. ;)
Thank you for checking this out. Oh wow, nice I am not familiar with that one
Where is this argosy located at?
I love how excited you get Patrick - and your knowledge is incredible!! Thank you for sharing this beauty.
Thank you Debbie. Super cool motorhome
That is awesome, didn't know they had a 20 footer.. perfect
I love that model
I couldn't find it on Ebay... probably my fault as I was excited.
Flash from the past, I remember these and the astro vans. Great find a true gem!
Thank you Lucy
Fell on one of your videos again - your really good at what you do, and I can tell it’s a passion - plus your handsome & it’s a pleasure to watch you and hear your soothing voice, your choice of clothing and the different styles you choose makes a complete package - your thorough walks throughs & knowledge of RVs is top notch and really informs the RV enthusiast!😊
Like a time capsule tour. Great to hear it start. Looks well cared for.
Thank you Jesse
You did a fantastic job showing this rig. Surely it will sell fast.
Thank you Michelle
Supper funky, love the dual pass. Chair, My short lil Winnie brave had a awesome dual pass. seat..
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow Patrick, what an awesome tour. Very though. If I were younger, I'd be buying this baby! Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed the tour
Finally! I’ve been looking for an in depth Argosy 20 video. Thank you! I like the version without the dinette up front and with the pub chair and fold out table instead.
I have a 1976 dodge chinook 18 plus. Rear door entry, the twin 6 foot sofa model where one sofa can become a dinette. It runs great, all original and in good shape, and all systems work.
Dimensions of rear interior living space behind cab/driver’s seat:
The interior width measurements is 85 in = 7ft 1 in
Rear length inside from back of driver’s seat to inside of rear entry door is 12 ft 5 in
Inside height is 6’2”
RV overall length bumper to bumper in 19ft
It has the same Dometic fridge. Mine is missing the far left front pull knob (striker?) so I manually start the pilot light from the rear of fridge and outside. It works great! Very cold.
Here are some specs of mine. 56,000 miles
1976 Chinook 18 Plus Motorhome
TrailWagons Chinook M-18 PLUS
1976 Dodge Chinook M-18 Plus 2 or
18P/MH
1976 Dodge B300 360cubic engine
5.9L V8 motor 1 ton dually
Dodge tradesman chassis
Dodge MB300 chassis
It came form the factory with no catalytic
Length 19’2”
Weight 6500 pounds dry
Max GVW is 9000
GVW= driver, passengers and payload
Engine 360 V8
Tire size: single front
Dual rear
800 R-16.5
Purchased Tires
8.00R16.5LT. Light truck
Wildcat h/t
Radial tire
All 6 are the same
When using full to 60psi
When not using to 70 psi
Propane tank
Size: 10 gal LPG ?
RV refrigerator
Dometic Model RM66E
LP-Gas and Electric 110v/12v
Stove and oven aka Range or cooktop
Brand: Suburban
Model: SR-40 SB
Liquid Propane only
Furnace
Brand:Suburban
Model: Dyna-Trail
Model #: NT-12FC
12v only
Hot water heater
6 gallon ?
Models 6 ARV & 6 ARVM
Models 8 ARB & ARVM
Made by: American Appliance
MFG. CORP.
a Subsidiary of not-FLO
Industries , Inc
Outside manual light, liquid
propane only
Tank sizes
Fresh water tank 23 gal
18.5 wide x 41 long x 8 in high
Black water
Grey water
Gas tank is 35 gal
Uses regular gas, twin exhaust
Water pump
SHURflo
Model Series 2088
12v electric demand water.
system
Converter
Brand: Phillips power converter
and battery charger
Model: PC-301-A-1
Converts shore power to 12
power to be stored in the 12v
house battery
Maxxair Fans x 2. 12v
New A/C
No generator
Oh wow thank you for the excellent information. Sounds like a nice coach
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures thank you for the well made content and the smart questions to ask
Wow, as always GREAT video, could feel your excitement, what a great camper, a real time capsule, thanks Patrick
Glad you enjoyed it
Just watched the video in the UK this morning what a great van .So advanced for a van for that age .Excellent.
Glad you enjoyed it
Orange is a great vacation color ! 👌 makes ya happy !
You got that right!
Thanks for showing this MH! I have always loved these! A fellow WBCCI friend of mine had one of these - It was quite the party mobile! Loved it! Later, someone else in our chapter bought a 20' Airstream version with the rear twins. Both were great!!! We had a 345 that we adored. We have an Interstate now and love it also (bought in NJ - wink), but I still miss the 345! Loved driving and hanging out in the 345 and love the 20 footers! That dinette is wicked cool!
Thank you Katy. WBCCI #75 Patrick
Thanks Patrick. WBCCI #5939
I was expecting Mike, Carol, Alice and the kids to pile out when you opened the door!
😂
Hahahahaha
That thing was mint, just needed upholstery and a service tune up and it's ready to go. I was kinda hoping you would buy this one. I could tell you loved it. Those swivel bench seats were amazing. I wish they still did that
Just Wow!! the workmanship and style and charm of this vehicle is outstanding. Really appreciate your hard work in covering this and going through each and every detail. I am really happy watching this. Any modern camping van is no match to the quality, style and detail on this one. Really look forward for more of classic builds.
Thank you for checking this out
A little gentle on opening or closing things in there please
You will rarely find a spare part if you broke something
And that's a piece of history that you touch
Sorry 😞
Yep freaked me out how rough he was with someone else's vintage motorhome and I doubt the owner would be pleased 🧐 probably going over the video with their attorney 🤣 no really 😟
Agree, this bozo shouldn’t be let near anything old. What a jerk.
I originally thought Fleetwood modeled my Pace Arrow Eleganza after the 70's GMC motor homes but after seeing this video they may have also been competing with Airstream for the aero body RV market. This Argosy definitely scores high in the Classic RV spotlight. 👌
Thank you for checking this one out
That tour was awesome. Your enthusiasm was tangible and really made it very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
She is just stunning. We just bought a 1976 24' Triple E Algonquin. She's all original and she will stay that way. Cigarette lighters everywhere lol. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful vehicle. 🇨🇦❤️
I love these old classics.
Me too
I think if they make some new ones like that, it will be a hit,,
Just a suggestion, 😉😉😉
True
If they built those today it would have to be about a half million $.
It's all junk these days.😮
Thank you for the tour. Rare to see functioning original interiors. Just started my renovation of a 78 28ft Argosy that came with no interior at all. Seeing the tamber doors is cool.
Wicked cool
The refrigerator being an absorption unit is wild
Being in HVAC I’ve only seen the small ones once in person kid who worked with me for a summer had it as his A/C
Definitely a company that took pride in seeing that their products Would last the test of time
Not a disposable society
Thanks for being us along
It's like I'm hearing Ray Romano do a review of an RV. So odd, yet pleasing lmao 🤣
Thank you for checking in 👍🏽
YesSiRr! Awesome stuff! Dat looks Real slick!! I'm diggiN the colours too! Mayb jst me! Lol!! Thanks for sharing mate! Stay Bless and Stay Safe!
Thank you very much
Your explanation of the RV was to the point and professional. Thank you, refreshing.
Thank you very much Alek
I just did a quick search and there are still a few out there - so neat!
Yes, a few
Got one of these we've been trying to sell!
How much and where??♥️??
Holy crap bro. I think that looks like the RV from Ben 10. Dude, you are a living legend in my book bro.
Agreed!
We have a 24' 1976. That booth makes a very comfortable bed. It also can be put side by side against the wall to make a sofa.
Great to see your passion and enthusiasm for this vintage Airstream. Fun to watch, and your excitement is contagious! Thanks for another top-notch video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sooo damn cool! I share your enthusiasm, Patrick! Thank you for sharing this vintage beauty.
Thank you very much Tracy
Woowwww 😱 I would have been as excited as you to tour this rig in such good condition!! I can smell the nicotine and the powdered Tang oj just looking at that orange shag carpet 😛
I wonder how much it sold for, the lucky buyer got himself a rare piece of history! 🤗 thank you for the detailed tour 🤗
Edit: the very next day after watching this video, I spotted another Argosy downtown Vancouver on Hastings street! 😱 since you said there’s only 200, what are the odds?? It was white with blue lines and a tad beat up, but clearly driveable, with a cool-looking older hippie gent with grey long hair driving it 😎
Awsome motorhome and review! As a life-long funeral director, I am familar with the 1980's Airstream coaches in which you used the term 'coffin'. Coffin is an antiquated term. The containers we use today are referred to as a 'casket'.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the great information
Did he say how much he wanted ? I absolutely love it 😀
This was sold in the 20’s
this is a PERFECT size.
It really is.
What an awesome home... love to own one!!
Yes, goals 👍🏽
What a great piece of Americana history.
Yes, agreed
Hi Gloria again. I just wish i had the money to buy this Home love love love this Home on Wheel's I really do . Gloria.Saving on a budget lol but very true.It is so special and so awesome and amazing. Thank you Patrick for showing all of us this Beautiful Mobile Home.
Hello Gloria
This video is very informative educational I didn't even know that they had models back then for Airstream.
Thank you for checking this out
Great video and motor home! Unrelated, I’ve been wondering about the camper that you picked up and was working on. Would love to see a progress video on it sometime. Thanks for the videos you make. With your knowledge you are able to ask questions that others would not think of.
Thank you Terry. The 61 Bambi is still a work in process. Doing interior paint prep now
I think I'm in love. 😍
This beauty is _gorgeously_ designed, and that multi-fold table blew me away. I adore this little darling.
I am totally impressed with the build quality and its condiition. The engine and transmission are pretty much bullet proof if properly maintained. Thanks for the review Patrick!
Thank you Larry
The “after market stereo” at 7:21 is obviously a small portable Television
Its a stereo.
Great video! Thanks for the tour. Very interesting to see one of these and compare to our GMC.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I have a ‘77 28ft argosy and one of my favorite feature is the vista windows above the sofa/dinette. One of many neat things.
I hope whoever is lucky enough to buy this respects its history and doesnt gut and modernize it but restores it to its 70's rightousness.
I’m on board with you
Great video! I’ve never seen the inside of one of these in such great shape. I hope whomever buys it doesnt gut it. Thanks for the walk through :-)
Thank you 🙏🏼
Anyone that would alter that would be INSANE ❗
Back then they made him strong today they made with fiberglass and cheap material.. I usually will not buy a RV of the day they made very cheap for that crap.. but I do love your Ford Van is awesome. .
Thanks man.
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures you'll definitely more than welcome my friend by the way I'll be ready by the end of summer..
This has such space age ingenuity and care in its construction. Fantastic! I wish there were more of them available or more in this size from other manufacturers.
Glad you enjoyed it
I seen the really long one that airstream made recently. It was amazing. And it was spotless. Just a beautiful camper. The outside was gleaming in the sun with the alloy shinning. The interior had been updated a bit and was done to an amazingly high standard. It was huge ,and if I had the money I would snap one up in a second. Just so over fabrication and nice little touches all around . No wonder airstream is so iconic and fetching big money now for a good one.🙏
Damn, wish I could afford it, he'll make a small fortune on it, that's for sure, we just bought a small, very small, aliner, we haven't been able to use it yet, looking forward it. But that looks more like us!!😖
Thank you for checking this out Susan
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures how much is he asking, I know you said it's on ebay, and people bid on it, but how high do you think? Maybe in a future video you could say? I really like that, it's so groovy!!
What a fabulous time capsule! Super Groovalistic! I wonder how much they are asking? Does it have an 8 track?
Thank you Ginger. I didn’t find one
Patrick has got to be the MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AIRSTREAM GUY IN the WORLD! I have met him personally and what a great person to talk to and listen to, he treats every single person with respect and takes his time with them, NEVER rushing them. There is a reason why he is sooooo successful as an AIRSTREAM salesman, THE BEST in the business. Great Video here Patrick.
What a classic motorhome I really enjoyed this tour. Tyvm.
I remember my grand parents used their friends motor home exactly like this one to go to Arizona one winter, but they didn't stay because they said it was too cold for their "Florida bones", as they said. But they were intrigued by the idea that they could travel in their own home.
Oh wow awesome feedback
Nice find! History :)
Thank you 🙏🏼
I have a 24’ one, they are so cool, I’m rebuilding mine, it has a 454 T400 trans with 52,000 miles
I friggin love these short boys .. this is great
Put a 4x4 and lift on it
I love old camper/airstream vehicles. But you had me flinching every time you randomly banged on things. lol Thankful the current owner allowed you to give it a showoff!
Thank you for checking this out
Haha you are like me...he was really ROUGH on stuff...i was wincing too!😮
Old vintage rare things you treat gently!
It’s perfect
I agree
Patrick, you give thee best tours! Thanks so much.
Thank you Nora
Beautiful vehicle. Thanks for the great tour!
Glad you enjoyed it
That is awesome I would update the engine and make it fuel injected.. and get rid of the carburetor..
Good call
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures definitely my friend love the video awesome I'll definitely living that but your van is nicer though...
I would drop a LS in it
@@MAGA-kw3ol what is an Ls my friend
@@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 the LS is the engine that they have been putting in chevy trucks for the last 20 years. Incredibly reliable engines that can make gobs of power with little effort. I put one in a vintage rv and its been amazing. Look up LS swap on you tube.
Your jean jacket fits well with the van. Did you plan on that?
Thanks. I didn’t but now I get it
WANT WANT WANT
I can’t believe it took me a while 20+ year career to get in one
Dude! I absolutely love the vintage 70s look of the interior! I think that’s one of the biggest appeals to buying an old school motor home like this 1974 Airstream. I would hate for someone to buy this vehicle and delete the 1970s out of it only to modernize the interior. If that’s the case than they should just buy a new motor home. But man oh man am I in love with this rig! Growing up my uncle had one of the 70s GMC models and our family had a total blast every time we went camping with him. Looking at this vehicle brings back so many great memories! Thanks to everyone who shared this. As always this has been a great video and I look forward to seeing the next one! Cheers!
It would be BLASPHEMY to "modernize" that BEAUTIFUL thing❗
Modern day engineers should take note, on how to build an RV. But they won't, cuz marketing and accounting run companies now days, and thy sell " Features" that have nothing to do with quality and style , which is pathetic :(
Thank you for checking this one out
Do you know how many of these are on the road? Or should I say working?
I would estimate over 150
A very informative history lesson delivered in a very entertaining manner. Thank you, Patrick!
Thank you very much