I know we have a few International truck experts in the Barn Finds family of readers, and I hope you can help to positively identify this one. The seller has it listed as a 1965 International C1200, but from what I understand, the eggcrate grille was used on the 1963 and ’64 models. In any case, it’s listed here on eBay in Albany, Oregon, and they’re asking $2,800, or you can make an offer.
Whatever year this truck is, it’s definitely a C1200, as shown in a photo of the data tag that the seller put in a Dropbox link of photos here. Nice work, seller! There is far less information on the internet about International pickups than any other that I’ve found. This truck would be sharp as a tack in restored condition in this bright “White” color with its red interior, or the door panels are red, so I’m assuming the seat would have originally been red as well.
The unique bed design is pretty fantastic in my world. It almost has a Powell Sport Wagon look to it from the rear, as if the taillights should double as slide-out fishing pole compartments. There is a lot of surface rust on this truck, as you’ve noticed, but aside from a few dents and dings, it sure looks like it could be restored to looking like new again if the next owner cared about such things.
Here’s one for Bob_in_TN to consider on his spreadsheet of cool shift levers. This is a winner, in my opinion. The biggest V8 engine and a 4-speed manual have to be a dream for almost any vintage pickup buyer. Not that there’s anything wrong with a 3-speed on the column manual, or an automatic. I believe the 4-speed is a T-15? Geo? Howard? Dave? Stan? Anyone? I would have to think that the floors have some rust, but we don’t know for sure. There aren’t any underside photos, and there’s no mention of it, but it looks a little iffy on the passenger side. Otherwise, the interior looks pretty good. Is that the ashtray that’s missing from the rectangular hole on the left of the heater controls?
The 345-cu.in. OHV V8 would have been rated at 180 net horsepower, and this one isn’t currently running, but it turns over. When it did run, it sent the power through that 4-speed manual to the rear wheels. This looks like a fantastic project pickup, and $2,800 or offer in 2026 doesn’t seem outrageous, given what most sellers are asking for their vintage vehicles. I bet most Barn Finds fans could have this one working like new for less than $5,000 total, including the selling price. Any thoughts on this I-H pickup?
Neat old “Binder”. Unfortunately I am no expert, if I were in the same room as a gentleman like Geomechs my IQ wluld raise a few points. So he’ll have to weigh in here. Its an honest old truck, at first I thiught just leave it as is, deal with any possible mechanical issue and drive and enjoy it. But thats a great bed design and it would look good cleaned up and painted white again. ( And I’m not a white vehicle guy) I’m going to agree with Scotty. When Bob sees that long shift lever, he’ll be impressed, heck, I’m impressed. I’d love to run this through the gears. This is a terrific find Scotty and I enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see the comments on this old Workhorse.
Sorry about the Fat Thumbs. I need to start proofreading better.
Well since you (SG and Dave) asked…. yes this shifter is one of my all-time favorites. Long, with several well-placed kinks. And topped with a large, no-nonsense knob. I too would enjoy running it through the gears.