
The seller of this 1969 International Harvester Scout 800A states that it has been rebuilt by a shop and is being sold by the owner. It is listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $13,200 which seems to be a good price for a restored Scout. It is located in San Francisco, California. Most of the pictures of the Scout are in a storage building or garage. International Harvester produced the long running Scout model from 1960 to 1980. We appreciate T.J. finding this unique Scout and sending us the link.

The Scout 800 used the same base 152 cubic inch inline-four cylinder engine (93 hp) as in prior years. As the Scout aged, International Harvester offered more powerful engines. The Scout 800 was offered with an optional 196 cubic-inch inline four providing additional torque for heavier use. Buyers seeking more performance could opt for the AMC-sourced 232 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine, which delivered smoother operation and improved highway drivability according to magazine articles in that time. In 1970, engine options were further expanded to include a 304 cubic inch and 345 cubic inch V8 option.

This picture of the interior looks unrestored compared to the prior picture of the frame off detailing. The original Scout, known as the Scout 80, was built by International Harvester from 1960 to 1965. The second generation, called the Scout 800, was produced in three sub-models: 800, 800A, and 800B. International Harvester produced the Scout 800 from 1966 to 1967. The Scout 800A was available from 1968 to 1970, while the Scout 800B had a brief production period from August 1970 to March 1971. The subsequent model, the Scout II, succeeded the Scout 800B and was produced from 1971 to 1980.

It is not clear from the ad which pictures show the Scout 800 prior to its restoration. This could be a very good deal and might be worth checking out. Production numbers for the 1969 International Harvester Scout are hard to come by. International Harvester did not always publish precise year-by-year breakdowns for the Scout 800 in the same manner as major passenger-car manufacturers, and surviving records often group multiple years together. However, most enthusiasts generally agree that total Scout 800 production from 1966 through early 1971 numbered in the tens of thousands, with 1969 representing one of the stronger single-year outputs due to growing consumer interest in compact four-wheel-drive vehicles.

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