Vehicle Description
We know you want this 1972 International Scout II because it looks
tougher and is less common than just about any other capable
classic 4x4 style classic SUV. So when you can get a package with
the big V8 and a proper vintage style, you realize you've found the
best companion for on or off-road.
We love International Harvester Scouts a little more than the other
convertible 4x4s out there just because we know they represent
old-school toughness. After all, you had to get them from the same
dealer that was selling industrial equipment, and this one seems to
represent that feeling perfectly. The classic red has a nice gloss
with a good overall robustness. And the way IH gave you a two-tone
was when the 15-inch wagon wheels matched the white roof. This one
is also attractive for the way it has been treated with care. Good
chrome bumpers, complete trim (including the luggage rack,) and
clean body panels all have a nice fit on a quality classic. And the
trailer hitch on the back reminds you that this one was built to
bring more of the fun with it wherever it goes.
One of the big reasons why these Scouts are so fun is that the
hardtop is removable for a full convertible style. And this does a
great job of maximizing the topless appeal. For starters, you have
the classic seating still in place. What people find out when they
replace the low-back seats with aftermarket pieces is that they
stick up above the doorline and ruin the profile. So this is one of
the few that keep the purer and more attractive style. This
upholstery has received attention, including tweed cloth for where
you sit. So it's easier to hop in on a sunny day when you're
wearing shorts. Plus, the coated floor just seems ideal for
cleaning out a day of being open to the world. As you look over the
whole package, it just really strikes the right look for vintage
lovers who also want something practical. Even the classic style
AM/FM radio is still cranking out the tunes.
International's own optional 345 cubic-inch V8 means a unique
presentation, and the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor on top means
a hardy motor that delivers serious torque. It's mated to a
three-speed automatic transmission for easy driving. Plus, power
steering, power brakes, and front discs add to this versatile
feeling. The Scout's four-wheel-drive system is a stout Dana 20
two-speed transfer case that connects to Dana 44 axles at both
ends. So, while this might look like a great original vehicle for
Sunday cruising, just know that this one also has the right combo
for true 4x4 toughness. But no matter where you drive it, this
old-school SUV draws a crowd. In fact, Scouts hit that perfect
sweet spot where they are not a common sight (since so not many are
around in this condition,) but there were enough produced that you
don't have to worry about finding spare components.
The sale comes complete with build receipts. You've always admired
that cool adaptability where this Scout is just as comfortable out
camping in the wild as it is a convertible cruising the boulevards.
So when you can find one that's this solid and vintage, then you
know you have to act fast. Call today!!!
