Vehicle Description
1941 International-Harvester K3 One-ton Pickup Truck ?Owned by a
large International collector in Kentucky and restored ?One of only
10,814 International trucks built in 1941 and only a very few still
survive ?Chassis #K3-1008 and optional all steel one piece cab body
#3879 ?Original International 8.5 bed (#HFF-81/2-2247) ?Original
optional larger Green Diamond 214 CID inline six (Code: G RD 214
#4730) ?Original Three-speed manual transmission (#K31290) and 4.18
gearing (#1965 S5211) ?Correct Zenith downdraft carburetor
?Harvester Red over black exterior ?130-inch wheelbase, 2800
chassis weight and 3600 carrying capacity ?New black and red
upholstery ?Optional pop out v-windshield, single wiper, driver
visor and King-Bee mirror ?Included with IH 1QT Fire Extinguisher
(#E728037) and Anthes Force road flairs ?Optional chrome front
bumper and full chrome grill wings ?Original International data
plate and bed tag ?Solid undercarriage During 1941, American
farmers enjoyed the highest incomes they?d earned since 1920, and
this caused demand for International?s products to soar during the
year as those farmers rushed to upgrade to newer, bigger trucks as
well as farm equipment and tractors. Timing was perfect as
International just introduced the all new K-series line of trucks
.These were among the handsomest trucks the company ever built and
they proved to be extremely popular. The response was well-earned
because the new K-series trucks were real beauties, both
aesthetically and engineering-wise. Like every other American
vehicle manufacturer in 1941, International-Harvester saw its
civilian production switch to military production. This ?41
International K3 one-ton pickup truck is one of only 10,814
examples made prior to Pearl Harbor and very few good examples of
the K3 are still available today. We are proud to offer this very
original and correct International K3 here at Motoexotica Classic
Cars! This numbers matching original tuck comes from a long time
International collector in Kentucky and comes equipped with some
great and hard to find options such as the optional larger Green
Diamond 214 CID inline six, optional pop out v-windshield, single
wiper, driver visor, King-Bee made in Chicago drivers mirror,
chrome front bumper, full chrome grill wings, Anthes Force road
flairs with bed box and the most unique piece that is a included is
a genuine IH brass 1QT Pump Fire Extinguisher (IH# 995 117 R1)
which was certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc of Chicago
(#E728037). Finished in Harvester Red over black fenders, the paint
and trim are in overall very good order with some minor
imperfections. The truck has straight and solid bodywork, the
engine bay is very tidy, and the cargo area of the rare original
International 8.5ft bed (#HFF-81/2-2247) is also in very good order
and still retains its original model tag. International K3?s were
usually shipped from the factory without a bed or had a bed
manufactured by Mack, International produced beds are extremely
hard to find as many trucks did not leave the factory with them.
This Binder rolls on Monarch UM R1R tires. Each tire is mounted on
steel wheels with red beauty rings and correct chrome International
center caps. The wheels are in very good order while the tires show
in good shape but are older. Under the hood is the optional
original Green Diamond 214 CID inline six-cylinder engine (Code: G
RD 214 #4730) with a correct Zenith downdraft carburetor. It is
mated to a three-speed manual transmission (#K31290) and a 4.18:1
rear end (#1965 S5211). Compared to the K-1 and K-2 models, the K-3
has a heavier frame, larger brakes, and rear axles supported by two
roller bearings on a free-floating rear end. The K-3 had two
engines to choose from, the standard Green Diamond 175 CID and the
optional Green Diamond 214 CID. Inside, the truck?s black bench
seat is in great shape with its updated upholstery and red piping.
The black headliner and matching, three-spoke steering wheel are in
good order, while the red metal instrument panel and inner door
liners are all in good, original shape but the horn, wiper,
speedometer and fuel gauge are inoperable. If you?re looking for
one of the best looking classic trucks built by America or need
that hard to find K-3 for your International truck collection or
even to use it to perform some real work, you could hardly go wrong
with this old Binder from just before World War II. Stop by
MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to take a look at it for yourself!
VIN: K3-1008 Cab body: #3879 Bed: #HFF-81/2-2247 Engine Code: G RD
214 #4730 Transmission: #K31290 Rear axle: #1965 S5211 This truck
is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Current mileage on the odometer shows 32,430 miles. It is sold as
is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT
AND DRIVE!!!? Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed
below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
