Argosy shuttle bus

[mcneon]

Has anybody besides me ever seen an Argosy or Airstream shuttle bus? I saw two last week in Pulaski, TN. They were obviously made as shuttle buses from the factory, since they have the cut-in steps, bus-style pneumatic door, and an underfloor air conditioning system. Their gas tanks are on the road side. They also have different front caps, too, (fiberglass, I think) with a raised flat area for the route sign.

The ones I saw were, I believe, '76 and '78 models, and both were 24'. Anyone know how many of these were made?

The only other non-motorhomes I know of that use this same shell are the Airstream funeral coaches, of which there's one here in Nashville - a very funky ride, indeed!

Bob McKeown
Nashville

[Rog0525]

Fred (the VAC historian) has some photos of a 1976 Argosy shuttle and the NASA Airstream shuttle bus on his WEBSITE.
There's also a pic of a 1978 Airstream bus HERE
I'm sure there are others.

Rog

[wahoonc]

Bob,
I have seen a couple that were no longer in service in a salvage yard in NM.
I have also seen the funeral hearse/MH there used to be one in Greensboro, NC back in the mid 80's.

Aaron

[George]

Hello,
Fred H. Has some pix of mine on his site.
Also in my photos
it started life as a shuttle for Detroit Metro Airport.
It is a 26' with a 350 chevy motor /400 trans
runs great, gets about 9 mpg average.
the P.O.'s did the conversions I just made everything "right," (well still doing it)
I still have to do the paint. along with other things
It does have a fiberglass FRONT "cap".
Also it has what I believe is a prototype front end, it is a mix of old and new,and unique.
Ol'George

[George]

ops!!
I knew I should of previewed it!!
its a 24' bus
oh well, funny how some things streach, like that "big one that got away" Ha.lol!
OLD George

[LLB21]

We used to see the Argosy buses at the Los Angeles Airport in the 70's shuttling those travelers around.

[ViewRVs]

He's not the first politician to use an Argosy. The last one LOST his bid for office. Remember Robert Reich ?

I'll have to update my site to include the political history of Airstream/Argosy MH's! (and the track record)

[Ken J]

I just saw one last month at Monument Valley, UT - it was being used as a tour bus.

Ken J.

[skid4u]

I have a 1987, looks like the nasa bus, it seats 11 and has a galley, bathroom , built in SST ice bucket and an electric liquor dispensor. 29' long, 454 chev.

[ViewRVs]

Skid4u,

I have someone that is looking for the Airstream bus like the one you have. Are you interested in selling?

-Fred

[skid4u]

I do want to sell it. I am moving to Costa Rica and would preffer a trailer there. If the guy has a trailer to trade, even better.
I am in the process of stripping and polishing the outside,started today actually so it would not be ready for a few weeks.
Tell him to email me at: xeniamd at sympatico.ca [moderator edit to protect from spam harvester bots. Close spaces, replace at with @ ]
Thanks. Don

[CanoeStream]

An Argosy shuttle on Fred's site - Fred's Airstream Archives @ ViewRVs.com - 1976 Airstream Argosy 20' Shuttle Bus (D)

I can't find the best I've seen (it was on these pages somewhere). But somebody pimped out the inside as a crash pad in purple velour IIRC. Bleach will clean up anything...

[ViewRVs]

Don,

Do you have any pictures of the unit?

-Fred

[skid4u]

I have traded the Air Bus for a trailer. Can-am RV in London now has it as a promotion vehicle. Back to it's original purpose.

[ViewRVs]

I have the pictures of Don's 1987 Bus. I'll post them on my Unique Units Page in the near future.

Fred's Airstream Archives @ ViewRVs.com - Unique Motor Home Models

[ViewRVs]

Here is a link to the 1987 Executive Van Don mentioned.

Fred's Aristream Archives @ ViewRVs.com - 1987 Airstream Executive Van (A)

[snowy23]

I've got one, currently redoing the whole shebang. Check out posts from snowy23 in the Argosy forums. It's definitely an adventure!!

[skid4u]

Good luck Snowy23. They are very unique machine. Sleeping accomodations for us were inflatable mattresses, took about 15 minutes to set up 2 beds ready to go. Electrical problems can be discouraging but mostly its bad contacts/grounds from corrosion over age. Clean all the grounds on the frame with a file and grinder, it will improve starting also. Any thing I can help with, just write.
skid4u