Drop Top: 1975 International Harvester Scout II
The seller of this 1975 International Harvester Scout II just bought a 2022 Ford Bronco and is ready to part with this 4WD after 20 years of ownership. The Scout II was purchased in 2001 and used for camping trips by the second owner. It is located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and is listed here on eBay. The Scout II has 1 day remaining before the auction ends and is currently bid to $10,700. Based on its condition, I think the price still has some room to move north. International Harvester produced the Scout from 1961-1980.
Mechanical work has been done on the Scout II over the years and it is powered by a 304 cubic inch V8 engine. The first Scouts that were produced in the 1960s were equipped with a 152 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine that produced 93 horsepower from the factory. Later Scouts came with the 196 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder that was introduced in 1966. Other optional engines over the years included a 232 cubic inch and 258 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder. Also, a 266 cubic inch, 304 cubic inch V8 (this one), and a 345 cubic inch V8 engine were equipped in later versions of the Scout.
The tan interior looks great and contrasts well with the blue exterior of this Scout II. The engine is backed by an automatic transmission. The Scout II is equipped with a 33-gallon fuel tank, roll cage, and improved lighting. A prior owner has added a 4-inch lift kit and remote battery disconnect. The seller notes some of the problems including a leaky fuel tank, sensitive ignition switch, problematic headlights, leaky gaskets and some rust.
International Harvester was the first to mass produce a true SUV starting in 1961. After the first production run of the Scout 80 ended in 1965, International Harvester introduced the Scout 800 which was produced in three sub-models (800, 800A, and 800B) from 1966 to 1967. The Scout 800A was produced from 1968 to 1970. The Scout 800B had a short production run of only a few months from August 1970 to March 1971. It was replaced by the Scout II which had a 10-year production run from 1971 to 1980. This example is not perfect but it would be a great driver.
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Comments
Almost a clone design of the Bronco but done better. Rugged drivetrain and if the rust isn’t too heavy in the areas mentioned it’s a good one to rebuild. Considering the hard top is growing itself into the ground that may be the biggest job of all to restore.
I redid a top for my 72 Blazer. If you ran your hand across it was like pushing through pink house insulation. Removed all the windows, roughed up the fiberglass with sandpaper and used a thin layer of marine gelcoat. Shaded, primed and painted. Did the same on the inside. The texture was way off. It was too smooth. Kept the top from degrading more, but wouldn’t recommend.
I think you mean the Bronco was a clone of the Scout!
Scout out 5 years before…
Wasn’t sure who copied who but thanks for the information. Know a lot of stuff but didn’t know that.
Just and FYI, Bronco copied the Scout. Scout’s were released a year maybe two prior to the Bronco. I am always told “nice Bronco” when out driving my ’73 Scout ii. 🙄
Keep this and sell the new Bronco for over MSRP and be happy!
Hmm carpet and that horribly fitting soft top using the roll cage for a frame perfect combination for rotted floors.
Maybe does have top frame still horrible fit