Vehicle Description
A 1977 International Scout II is already an interesting treat. But
when you see an exceptionally original example that even still has
the factory A/C still blowing cold, well then, you know you're
looking at something truly special that won't stick around here
long.
We love International Harvester Scouts a little more than the other
convertible 4x4s out there just because you know they represent old
school toughness. After all, you had to get them from the same
dealer that was selling farm equipment. And this one seems to
represent that feeling perfectly. Grenoble Green is a great '70s
style earthtone that is both popular for the era and has an
industrial attitude. It's so good that we even suspect this is the
original paint applied at the Ft. Wayne factory 40 years ago. So
while nothing can stay perfect for four decades, the gloss and
shine that this one still has is a true testament to its toughness.
More than just the paint, you can tell it has been treated with
care just by the way the chrome bumpers still have a mirror-like
quality, and the side trim remains a complete and unbroken line
running down the side. The matching hardtop gives this a great
profile that reminds you this Scout is up for any adventure, right
down to the factory roof rack.
While you can remove the roof for cool open-top cruising, one look
at the interior, and you know this one did not spend much of its
life open to the world. Rarely do you see door panels, dash, center
console, and flooring in such a nice condition after all these
years. In fact, the only piece that we can identify as new is the
front seat. It's been upgraded to leather, but it still matches
nicely with the original vinyl rear seat. And no matter if you
choose to keep enclosed coziness or make this Scout a full
convertible, you'll fell comfortable thanks to the factory A/C sill
pumping out cold air - a true rarity for these classic 4x4s.
International built their own V8 engine for the Scout, and this one
even had over a thousand $$$$ in recent servicing. With 345 cubic
inches, there's plenty of torque so it never feels like it's
working hard, and the rumble from the dual exhaust is always a
favorite. It's mated to a three-speed automatic transmission for
easy driving, and the power steering and front disc brakes add to
this feeling. This 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. 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 also there were plenty produced, so you don't
have to worry about finding spare components.
Complete with owner's manual and maintenance records, you know
there are very few Scouts this striking or original left out there.
So when you can find one that's priced nicely, and even has A/C
comfort, then you know you have to act fast. Call today!!!