Vehicle Description
Spectacular rotisserie restoration. Rebuilt 304 cubic inch V8 with
automatic transmission, 2-speed transfer case, and 4WD. Vintage Air
added. Beautiful interior. Rugged yet nice enough to go out on the
town, this Scout is the best we've ever seen!The International
Scout pre-dates the Bronco and Blazer and probably created the
niche that today is full of 4-wheel-drive SUVs. Crude but
effective, the Scout was designed to go to remote places and work
hard once they got there. They are simple, rugged machines, which
his probably why they have so much appeal in today's computerized
world. This particular 1970 Scout 800A is fresh from the shop where
it received a rotisserie restoration to better-than-new condition.
Sadly, that beautiful workmanship probably means its off-roading
days are over, but the hardware is certainly there if you want to
have fun in the dirt. The light blue paint is deep and glossy,
surely better than anything International was spraying on their
farm equipment in 1970, and all the sheetmetal was smoothed back
into shape so it presents extremely well. Panel gaps are even, the
doors align nicely, and the big hood fits right. The grille is a
simple mesh insert, the bumpers are plain steel, and the few chrome
dress-up pieces were all restored along with the rest of the truck.
There's also a removable white hardtop that provides all-weather
protection, as well as a removable 'bikini' top just in case the
weather turns on you when you're out and about.The interior is also
ruggedly simple, although the beautifully reupholstered seats are
what make this truck special. Plaid cloth inserts add a sense of
whimsy to the truck and look awesome. The rest is ready for action,
with plain steel floors, rubber floor mats, and spray-in bedliner
in back. Original gauges monitor the torquey V8 up front, the
auxiliary controls are just underneath, and the two levers in the
center control the 3-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed
transfer case. Other details include a RetroSound radio with
speakers stashed throughout the cab, a digital readout for the
shifter position, and Vintage Air A/C cleverly integrated into the
original heater unit so no unsightly vents had to be added. Nice!
The thing is bone-simple, so that means crank windows and manual
locks, but as we said, that kind of simplicity is a bit part of the
Scout's appeal. In back there's a small bench for two, and the
cargo bay is big enough for a weekend's worth of camping gear so
feel free to hit the trail. The rear seat is also easily removed
for truly big stuff, and there are seat belts all around?always a
good idea.International's 304 cubic inch V8 was the top powerplant
for the Scout, delivering substantial performance increases over
the 4- and 6-cylinder models. Fully rebuilt, this one starts easily
thanks to a Holley carburetor on top, and while it's not super
smooth, it does get the job done rather well. There's plenty of
torque off the line to get the Scout rolling, and with smart
gearing in the pumpkins, it'll cruise at 60 MPH without much
trouble. Just about everything you see under the hood is new,
including the wiring, the radiator, alternator, water pump, belts
and hoses, and more. There's also a modern dual master cylinder
with booster for the 4-wheel disc brakes, and as I mentioned, the
A/C system is integrated into the original heater box, which is
kind of cool. The 3-speed automatic snaps off crisp shifts just
when you need them and 3.73 gears are a nice compromise between
climbing ability and easy cruising with those big 31x10.50-15
BFGoodrich off-road radials. The undercarriage is highly detailed
and extremely fresh, with new components used throughout. Note that
the floors are extremely solid and clean, and the light blue paint
makes a great background for the heavy-duty hardware. The stainless
dual exhaust system sounds great and those plain steel wheels are
exactly the right choice for the no-nonsense Scout. This truck just
looks right.Early off-roaders are red hot right now, and the Scout
seems to be one of the most popular models simply because there are
far fewer of them. With a unique look, rugged hardware, and a few
choice upgrades, this particular Scout is easily the best we've
ever seen. It is beautifully finished and drives right. If you like
simplicity but don't want to drive some bare-bones machine, perhaps
this cleverly built Scout will fit the bill. Call today!Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
