Vehicle Description
Over a span of more than 80 years, International Harvester forged a
strong reputation as the builder of rock solid heavy-duty trucks.
Along the way, the company consistently proved itself a worthy
competitor to much more well-known manufacturers, and battled Jeep
and Ford's Bronco toe to toe in what was then a fledgling SUV
market. Looking rugged as can be, this 1976 International Scout II
is a great example of International's prowess in the niche during
that time. It features a strong running powerplant under its hood
and, with some well-focused attention, can be made into an
ultra-appealing, robust workhorse that's sure to turn heads with
its uniqueness and sturdy good looks.
You can see right away how this Scout ably served as the precursor
to the more sophisticated SUVs of the present, yet at the same time
it's certainly unique, with its rugged, unapologetically beefy
shape, ample wheel clearance and wide track. You may from time to
time see a classic SUV on the road that's been modded for an
open-air driving experience, but this ride actually left the
factory that way and has a look all its own. The Glacier Blue shade
draped over its exterior provides a really nice look and the paint
sports a nice shine and a smooth texture. It's easy to picture
yourself behind the wheel with nothing but blue sky above you, but
for those occasions calling for more shelter, there's a one-piece
hardtop included that features fixed glass windows and a hinged
lift gate for access to the cargo area in back.
The blue cloth interior inside the doors is loaded with vintage
appeal. Both the bucket seats up front and bench seat in back are
in solid shape and plenty comfortable. Unlike so many trucks of
this era, all interior components are present and accounted for, so
there'll be no puzzle-like challenges to be answered while figuring
out what part is meant to go where. There is a mix of functional
and non-functional items, but you can easily see how appealing this
interior would be once restored. It's a nicely configured driving
environment - the Scout's ample width means there's plenty of
shoulder room for full sized passengers and there's a substantial
amount of cargo space behind the rear bench seat.
The engine compartment houses an assortment of components that are
almost certainly original, including the 345 cubic inch V8 that
sits at the center. It's an eager powerplant, firing up promptly
and providing this substantial vehicle with surprisingly strong
acceleration as it teams with a smooth shifting 3-speed automatic
Torqueflite transmission. The power steering on hand here is a
welcome surprise - it's got a nice, easy feel to it while still
providing good response and it pairs with power brakes that feature
discs up front to bring dependable, fade resistant stops. This
rugged classic performs its work on a set of very sharp 15" stock
black steel wheels outfitted with Hankook Ventus tires.
Combining a distinctively rugged look with some bona fide
collectability due to its rarity, this 1976 International Scout II
would be a great acquisition for the classic truck enthusiast in
search of a ride that stands apart from the crowd. Call today!
