International Scout II (1972)
Sale price: US $1,972.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1972 |
| VIN : | A83880G515867 | Mileage: | 93000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Model: | Scout |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | International Harvester |
Roseburg, Oregon, United States
Vehicle description
This is my ’72 Scout II up for sale, and while this may not be the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me, it’s close. I only just very recently purchased this Scout from a dealership in Colorado and had it transported to Southwest Oregon where it now resides. Now my wife and I have discovered that we’re moving and there’s no way the Scout can go. I’ll tell you everything I know about this truck so far, but please ask questions. I haven’t had it very long,not even long enough for the plates to get here through the mail from the DMV, but I’ll tell you what I know. Ask me for additional photos and I’ll go out and get them for you, okay? Specs : The Scout has the original 345 V-8 and is built on Dana 44s. It is the 110-inch wheelbase. Full convertible of course. I haven’t even had a chance to have the top off while driving through town. OD shows 93k plus, but there’s no way to know if that’s accurate. Thed ealership I got it from had no info from the prior owner(s). 93k sounds reasonable, but again, I cannot confirm that. In all other ways, this is an original Scout, with the exception of paint scheme and upholstery, and some added features. The Scout has power steering and really nice manual brakes.(Please look up the full specs online, okay? This is new enough to me that I won’t know all the answers if you ask.) Exterior and Body : As I say, this is an all-original and as far as I can tell an un-restored Scout. I can see no rust,and the undercarriage is dry. There are no leaks or rust that I can see. I hope my photos show this. The paint as I say is not an original Scout color scheme,and given that truck came from CO, I’m guessing the prior owner was a Colorado State fan or alum. The paint is nice, but not professional. I believe people might say “It’s a good ten-footer.” There are imperfections, but it’s still pretty good. I think the pictures maybe show it is nicer than it probably is.Even so, it’s quite good. Interior : The interior is surprisingly nice, though I’m not crazy about the colors. The headliner is actually perfect (much to my surprise) and the upholstery is sound with no tears, but some discoloration (sunlight?). The dash pad is cracked, and that and the upholstery were the two things I was intending to do with it. The replacement dash pad is available at Scout parts sites, but a bit spendy at about $468. The floor is nice, and is completely done in rubber matting from front to back. Original steering wheel it appears. It has an after-market roll bar as you can see.The seals look pretty nice all the way around. Windows roll up just as they should with no gaps or stops. Mechanical/Instrumentation : Everything is functional except a frozen choke which I was pretty unhappy about at first,for not having been told so by the dealership, but I’ve discovered it’s superfluous because the Scout starts up every time, very nicely. All gauges are functional and work as they should, along with lighting, inside and out, and all switches. This Scout is hooked up for a winch (see photos) and has the accompanying switches. It also has (and I’m guessing) wiring for perhaps a plow, or something else, given that there’s a row of switches that I have no idea what they’re for. Some of you will likely know better than I. Yes, the original AM radio is there, and works perfectly. That’s kind of funny to me actually. There are three horns. Yep, count ‘em , three. There’s the normal one of course on the steering column, and then two others. I’ll let you find them just as I did. In Summary : No rust, no leaks, no smoke, okay? This is an all-original. Dry,rust-free undercarriage. Running/driving : The Scout starts up very well, every time, and as you might expect it seems to want to warm up just a bit before you get going. It shifts effortlessly and runs smooth. I have been really impressed with the transmission. It idles perfectly with its dual exhaust. There is no smoke. There are no leaks. The engine is very strong and I believe to be all original. It’s a great runner, but I have only had the chance to drive around town with it. Other Things I Can Think Of : The tires seem okay, and there was a slow leak in one which I had fixed by Les Schwab last week (valve leak). The spare on the back strikes me as having somewhat less tread than the others. I’m no expert on tires, but these should last you a good little while before replacement. The tire rack is set up to hold a jerry can for additional gas. So, other than the dash pad and the discolored upholstery I think you’re good to go. Yes, you’ll see the imperfections in the paint job just as I did, but I think you’ll get a very nice truck to have for many years to come. Oh, I forgot. There’s no key for the glove box, but you can still open it with a twist. Also, you have to use the accompanying key to get the hatch nicely shut down. It shuts perfectly, you just need to use the key as I’ve discovered. Oh. I Another small thing. The windshield wipers work great, but they’ve actually got tiny pieces of wire on them. I haven’t had a chance to experiment to see if they’re broken or something or not. In any case they function perfectly, and here in Oregon I hope you know that I’ve had the chance to use them. Ask questions, okay? I haven’t had it very long but I’ll answer as best I can. BTW: Title in hand. Yes, I have a set reserve here, and while I’m expecting to take a significant hit on what I paid for it, I’ll listen to any *reasonable* offers. No trades of course, given the impending move. I’ll likely have this up for sale locally, so may end theauction at any time if I get what I’m hoping. For those of you needing transport,they can pick up at my driveway easily enough. Good luck with your bid.