Vehicle Description
International Harvester is one of the coolest names in trucks
because it has an industrial toughness the rest of them can't
touch. So it's truly a special treat to find an exceptionally
restored 1952 International L110 Pickup 1/2 Ton that is true
two-tone nostalgia on wheels.
Nothing else looks like a like an International Harvester. After
all, these shared space at the dealership with industrial machines,
not Detroit's boulevard-king convertibles. So the IH trucks really
had a ready-to-work attitude ingrained in the design. But don't
mistake modesty for lacking in style. Mint green and black is a
timeless color combo. With the whole front end in green, and the
fenders in black, it looks like one of the most intricate two-tones
around. Of course, you're also going to admire the paintwork
because there was a big investment in restoring the truck. After
all, it was built to be a workhorse, and so nearly 70 years later,
you'd never expect it to be this straight and clean without plenty
of time and money spent. That's why the lumber in the bed is so
glossy, the cab glass is so clear, the IH hood ornament shines so
bright, and all the wheels have the correct two-piece International
trim - including the full-size spare mounted to the bed side. There
are even fun classic details, like the windshield visor, headlight
visors, amber fog lights, and side window breezies. It's all part
of a detailed and period-correct look. The total result is the
vehicle that was first built to hang out in the fields now also has
the quality to take a prime spot on concourse lawns.
There was plenty more invested to make sure the old-school attitude
continues inside. Metal door panels, vent windows, a rugged rubber
floor mat, and the springy bench seat make this almost feel like a
time machine instantly transporting you to when this was making its
way from the IH dealer to the family farm. While the restoration
erased any signs of wear, you can still feel the echoes of those
dawn-to-dusk workmen who have come before you just by the textured
grip in the large three-spoke steering wheel. The International
logo is on everything, including next to the classic gauge pack, on
the heater (display only), on the steering wheel center cap, and
even the ash tray. It's all a reminder that this truck is rarer and
more interesting than your neighbor's Ford or Chevy. That's why
this one was chosen for the January model for the Hemmings 2019
Vintage Trucks calendar.
The exceptionally honest and outstanding presentation continues in
the engine bay. The tidy look of under the hood really lets that
Silver Diamond motor take center stage. And the details on this are
great everywhere from the oil bath air cleaner to the brass
radiator. This 220 cubic-inch motor is part of a long tradition of
inline sixes at International Harvester. It fires up with the kind
of quality that feels like days one, and so it continues to provide
robust industrial power. Plus, the four-speed manual transmission
has a great old-school feel while also providing the best in
control. And as you look at the undercarriage photos, you see such
a clean presentation that reminds you no stone went unturned in the
restoration.
An International Harvester is already a rare sight on the scene,
but this one earns its distinction for far more than just the badge
up front. It's beautiful, strong, and pure nostalgia. So if you
love the best in classic trucks, you can't let this one slip away.
Call today!!!