Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this very clean, 1962
International Scout 80 4X4 for consideration. The Scout 80 is the
original Scout beginning production in 1960 and succeeded by the
Scout 800 in 1965. The original Scout 80 are identifiable by
removable sliding side windows available through early 1962, a
fold-down windshield, vacuum windshield wipers mounted to the top
on the windshield and an IH logo in the central of the grille. The
Scout 80 is powered by a extremely reliable and somewhat primitive
152 four-cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission and
Internationals rock solid 4 wheel drive system The only other
4-wheel drive recreational vehicle offered at that time was a Jeep.
1962 was the second model year Scouts were offered. The Scout are
known for their ability to go anywhere and have high durability.
They are a key part of automotive history as they are considered
the first SUV.
This Texas Scout has recently been restored and repainted with a
frame off restoration. The frame was stripped and painted with bed
liner. The engine was pulled and gone through and new lifters were
installed. Other mechanical highlights include new brakes and brake
lines, new gas tank with new fuel lines, new clutch, new fuel pump,
starter, carburetor was upgraded to a 2 barrel, new spark plugs and
wires. Other highlights include new seats, Red oak in the bed,
Skyjacker shocks, new alternator, and like new 31x12.5 General
Grabber tires on 15 inch chrome wheels.
Classic 4X4's have become very popular as of late and first
generation Scouts are highly sought after around the glove. Their
classic Americana design, utility and go anywhere attitude keep
them on the "A" list of collectors and 4X4 enthusiasts alike.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
