Vehicle Description
Seen here is a fully documented, three owner, 1953 International
Travelall R-110 that shows only 35,500 actual miles from new! This
time capsule is likely the only Travelall in existence you will
find in such fantastic, ready to drive, condition. For any
enthusiasts in the market looking for a classic car made for
traveling with the family, this is truly a remarkable find!
History of the International Travelall R-110:
The International Harvester Company of Chicago was well known for
offering one of the best lightweight truck lineups to the working
class in the 1950s. From being a trusted piece of farm equipment to
bustling city use, highway cruising, and even off-road fun, the
International Harvester was thought to be the ultimate vehicle by
catering to any and all of the buyer's needs. Of the 168 models
produced, one of the most popular was the R-110 Travelall, which
competed directly with the GMC Suburban. This particular model
featured three rows of seats which sat up to eight passengers!
Because the rear seats were easily removable, it also provided
nearly 90 inches of floor space, which was also 5 feet wide, making
this classic the perfect contender for the working class. This
versatility gave owners a great amount of freedom, especially due
to the liftgate rear window and fold-down tailgate. As with many
work trucks, most met their fate from years of hard use, excessive
outdoor storage, and tireless miles on the engines, which would
make this well kept classic a rare find!
Details about this International Travelall R-110 for sale:
This International classic survives remarkably and displays
beautiful original touches that one really has to view in person to
fully admire! Selling new to Bremerton, Washington resident, Albert
T., on August 25th, 1953, it was intended to be used for family
hunting and camping trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone and many other
locations that were perfect for bonding with the loved ones. Sadly,
the original owner was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, leaving
the truck to go into dry storage after he was no longer able to
drive it. Due to the many fantastic memories created over the
years, the family held on "Old Faithful", as Albert likes to call
it, long after his passing.
Being consistently detailed and protected over the years, this
Travelall R-110 easily grabbed the attention of Harrahs Automobile
Collection researcher, Reed Doph, in January 1978. Upon hearing of
the truck's availability, he promptly boarded a plane for Seattle
with only a toothbrush and briefcase loaded with cash. He then
drove his new acquisition back to Reno, NV covering 800 miles while
the odometer only read 31,000 miles at the time of purchase. The
new owner held onto this wonderful Travellall for another 22 years
before parting with it in 2000. This left the vehicle to be
purchased by its third and final owner, Mr. Mohrschladt who kept
the car well maintained and highly admired for the next 17 years.
In 2017, our trusted team acquired this stunning International
Travelall R-110 in order for it to be displayed at our premier
classic and collector car museum, in St. Louis, Missouri where it
still starts and cruises with ease!
Featuring a 115 wheelbase and 1/2 ton carrying capacity, these
trucks are fitted with double-action shock absorbers plus
easy-riding long leaf springs providing a desired cushioned-comfort
travel. Under the hood of this classic International for sale lies
the Silver Diamond 220.5ci Inline 6 cylinder engine that is mated
to a 3-speed column shift manual transmission. With only typical
expendable items replaced; such as tires, belts, hoses, battery,
exhaust, newly painted wheels, etc., the balance of the rest of the
vehicle remains all original! This classic will come with a host of
original documentation upon purchase that includes original sale
documents, ownership history, service stickers, the original
owner's drivers license, maps of Olympic National Park symbolizing
the vehicle's rich history of travels, toolbox, umbrellas,
operators manual, and of course the original brochure. Also
included are spare items found by the owners that include a factory
original radio speaker, extra hub caps, and headlight trim
rings.
The St, Louis Car Museum team proudly offers classic and collector
car sales, storage, detailing, and financing services to
enthusiasts around the world! We also work closely with a number of
trusted transportation and shipping companies for our client's
convenience. If you would like to set up a time to view this 1953
International Travelall R-110 for sale in person, please contact
one of our representatives at (314) 993-1330 or by messaging us,
today!