Vehicle Description
1977 International Scout II
The great Elvis Presley had many cars as it is known. But one that
is lesser known and now on display at Graceland is a 1974
International Scout II which has been restored to new condition,
just as when Elvis purchased it in Memphis. There was also a second
Scout II used by Uncle Vester Presley that can be seen in many of
the photos from 1977 when Elvis passed. In February of 1977, the
Super Scout II was released, a barebones, off-road version of the
Scout intended to compete with the Jeep CJ, but it didn't sell
nearly as many and are rare finds today.
For consignment, a 1977 International Super Scout II, (SSII), with
approximately 1,800 miles since the completion of the build, a full
restoration during which no bolt went unturned. The unusual open
configuration and Baja Cruiser additions make this a unique
International with a striking appearance and spotless
presentation.
Exterior
The two stage Grabber Blue will get your attention just before the
graphics package and black fiberglass doorless frame cause your
eyebrow to raise and your jaw to drop. The bright blue is further
contrasted by the black grille, unique to the SS II and black
bumper which holds a pair of LED offroad lights with the KC
Daylighter smiley face covers, flanking a Rough Country winch. The
back bumper is black as well and sits below a decaled tailgate also
consistent with the SSII. 15-inch aluminum slotted wheels wear
knobby 33x10.50R15LT tires with a late 2022 date code. Billet
aluminum turn signal housing adds a bit of heft to the lights while
the paint and graphic are spotless and we were unable to find any
exterior imperfections.
Interior
Black vinyl bucket seats with plaid cloth inserts look right at
home in the blue cab of the rig, flanking a center console with
armrest, storage, and the requisite cupholders. The powder coated
roll bar is custom and houses 3 point seatbelts in front and frames
the rear bench with the same material configuration as the front.
In back is a full size spare wheel and tire and a large speaker. A
leather wrapped Scout steering wheel is presented to the driver
ahead of original gauges that have been restored. An Alpine
AM/FM/CD player is present and has AUX and Bluetooth capability and
is accompanied by a 700 watt amplifier tucked under the driver's
seat. The shifter and range selector are floor mounted, and that
floor has been coated with Raptor bed liner and painted to
match.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean 5.3 liter V8 which our consignor states is
freshly remanufactured and puts out 350 horsepower. It is fuel
injected and tied to a 4L65E 4-speed automatic, also
remanufactured, and a Jeep Dana 300 transfer case. This sends power
to Dana 44 axles front and rear with 3.73 gears. There's limited
slip in the rear axle, Tom Wood's driveshafts, and per our
consignor, axles have been rebuilt with new bearings, seals, and
gears. Power disc brakes are found up front and power drums in the
rear. New parts include the master cylinder, rotors, drums, pads,
shoes, wheel cylinders, lines, hoses, and parking brake cable.
Undercarriage
Show worthy clean underneath where leaf springs are found front and
rear. The exhaust shines bright and encounters a Flow FX Flowmaster
muffler before exiting via a chrome tip on the left side.
Underneath, we also find a 2.5" lift with new poly bushings, custom
reverse shackles for better ride, new HD steering tie rod and drag
link, Bilstein 5100 shocks, and front knuckles reclocked 5 degrees
for caster.
Drive-Ability
What a ride! Open air and surrounded by a husky bodied rig making
us feel invincible. We're ready to tame the blacktop, at least for
a short trip, to experience this off-roader in an unnatural
habitat. But it rides just fine and breathes with a healthy huff
from the exhaust. As a purpose built utilitarian vehicle, creature
comforts are limited, but that's exactly the appeal! And functions
are few, so all aboard work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
This Scout is all about grabbing. From the Grabber Blue paint to
the General Grabber tires and everything in between, it grabs your
attention. It's a stunner and likely may never see mud, snow, or
boulders, but of course, that's completely up to you. Run, don't
walk, to Classic Auto Mall to start your adventure with the Super
Scout II show worthy utility vehicle.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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