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--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "meargosy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a 1979 Argosy Minuet 60. The fridge does not work and it needs > new carpet and cushon covers. There is no air either. It does have a > nice awning and looks like it would clean up good. What is the > reasonable value range for this trailer? The Minuets have begun to develop a following in recent months, and the values seem to have crept up rather quickly. A little over two years ago, $1,000 to $3,000 would have been a typical value for a Minuet in the condition that you describe. Today, depending to some degree on what part of the country the coach happens to be in, the value range would likely be from $2,000 to $4,000 (IMHO). The two big issues keeping the value from being higher are the inoperable refrigerator and the lack of an air conditioner. You might want to read through the material on the Vintage Airstream Price vs. Condition web page on R. J. Dial's website as it will give you some idea of the evaluation process that a potential buyer may utilize: http://www.vintageairstream.com/rr_topics_pricevscondition.html Additional items that, based upon my '78 Minuet 6.0 Metre, may impact the value of your coach are: 1. Even though it doesn't currently have an air conditioner, did it come equipped with the optional air conditioner preparation package. It is my understanding that this was an option on the Minuets while it was standard on the regular Argosy line. The way that I was able to determine that my Minuet came with the preparation package was that the previous owner (the gentleman who purchased it new) told me it was an option that he had ordered and there was a blank outlet cover in the cieling where the air conditoner wiring was found. 2. The axle, unless your coach is a fortunate exception to the general rule, is likely ready for replacement. You can check the axle condition using the procedures described on the Inland RV website at: http://inlandrv.com/articles/dura-torque-axle- 92001.htm. It seems that most if not all 6.0 Metre Minuet owners with whom I have spoken either have replaced or are planning on replacing the axle - - one of the reminders is the tendency to drag the rear bumper whenever crossing a dip entering or exiting a driveway. Your Minuet may have a feature that was found only on Minuets. The floor may be aluminum composite rather than plywood which virtually eliminates concerns about floor rot. The down side is that floor covering choices become more difficult as you must deal with the rows of rivets utilized to attach the floor to the chassis. The aluminum composite flooring will also result in greater flex than the typical plywood flooring as well. Most, but not all, Minuet 6.0 Metres had the aluminum composite flooring while some Minuet 6.7 Metres had the feature as well. I have owned my '78 Minuet 6.0 Metre for a little more than two years, and have had most of the refurbishing completed. It needed an air conditioner, water pump, Univolt, tires, axle, shocks, front window rock guard, water heater, upholtery and foam replacement, new drapes, floor covering, credenza table replacement, OPD valves for the Worthington Tanks, new water supply valve for shower, new faucet sets in bath and kitchen, and television antenna. I was fortunate in that the original Dometic refrigerator continues to operate flawlessly, but the coach is waiting for its repaint to complete its refurbishment. I purchased the coach through a regular classified advertisement on the VAC website a little over two years ago for something less than $2,000, and have since invested a little over $6,000 in its refurbishment. The Minuets are fun, easy to tow coaches, and I suspect that you won't have too much trouble finding a buyer for yours once you have decided upon a price. Good luck with your pricing decision! Kevin Kevin D. Allen WBCCI/VAC/Free Wheelers/Computer Club #6359 1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 VORTEC/4.10 Differentials) 1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Edlorado Convertible (8.2 Liter V8/2.70 Final Drive) To unsubscribe from this group, go to http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/AirstreamList/ and unsubscribe. To suspend delivery while traveling, simply change the delivery option to No Mail-Web only. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AirstreamList/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
