Vehicle Description
Hard to find a car like this anymore! Fully documented 1953
International R-110 Travelall from new with only three passionate
owners! Showing just 35,500 actual miles from new, this time
capsule is likely the only Travelall in existence like it! Truly a
remarkable find, which continues to be a splendid driver today!
Tons of documentation included! Act quickly! View full video and
test drive here >> https://youtu.be/y_S3YMLq4V8 1953
International R-110 Travelall Background: The International
Harvester Company of Chicago, Illinois was very well known for
offering one of the best light & heavy truck lineups for the
working class in the 1950s. From the farm, city environment,
highway, to off-highway situations, International Harvester
supplied 168 basic models to be fitted exactly as a buyer needed to
fulfill whatever needs possible. One of these popular models was
the R-110 Traveler, which competed directly with the GMC Suburban,
offering three rows of seats for up to eight passengers! With the
rear seats individually removable, it also provided nearly 90
inches of floor space that was 5 feet wide! This versatility gave
owners excellent freedom, especially with a lift gate rear window
and fold down tailgate. As with many work trucks, most found their
fate from exhausting use, outdoor storage, and tireless miles on
the engines. The example here survives remarkably with just 35,535
original miles, and so beautifully original one really has to see
it in person to admire fully! 1953 International R-110 Travelall
Info: Selling new to Bremerton, Washington resident, Albert Tapp,
on August 25th, 1953, it was planned to be used for family hunting
outings and camping trips to Yosemite and Yellowstone. Sadly, Mr.
Tapp was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease and the truck went into
dry storage after he was no longer able to drive it. He had named
his Travelall Old Faithful and it stayed with the sentimental
family long after his passing. Always detailed and protected, it
would come to the attention of Harrahs Automobile Collection
researcher, Reed Doph, in January 1978. Once hearing of the trucks
availability, he prompted boarded plane for Seattle with only a
toothbrush and briefcase carrying cash! He then drove his new
acquisition back to Reno, NV covering 800 miles when the odometer
only read 31,000 miles. He held onto this wonderful Travellall for
22 years before parting with it in 2000 to its third and final
owner, Mr. Mohrschladt. He kept this vehicle very well maintained
and dearly loved these past 17 years. This 1953 International R-110
Travelall continues to start perfectly and run down the road with
utter ease! Truly a remarkable time capsule in every sense.
Featuring a 115 wheelbase and ton carrying capacity, these trucks
are fitted with double action shock absorbers plus easy-riding long
leaf springs providing cushioned-comfort travel. Under the hood
lies the Silver Diamond 220.5ci Inline 6 cylinder mated to a
3-speed column shift manual transmission. With only typical
expendable items replaced; like tires, belts, hoses, battery,
exhaust, newly painted wheels, etc., the balance of the rest of the
truck remains all original! It will come with a host of original
documentation that includes original purchase & ownership history,
service stickers, Mr. Tapps drivers license, maps of Olympic
National Park, tool box, umbrellas, operators manual, and original
brochure! Also included are some spare items found by the owners as
extras that include a factory original radio & speaker, extra hub
caps, and headlight trim rings. Please feel free to call with
questions or schedule a viewing appointment.
