This 1980 International Harvester Scout II represents the last year of production for the International Harvester Scout II. This example is located in Waunakee, Wisconsin and has a reported odometer reading of 75,000 miles. International Harvester built approximately 532,000 Scout models across all series and variants before ending production in October 1980. This Scout II is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. The seller is asking $18,500 and the ad has been up for over 6 months. We appreciate Hans H. for sending us this listing to review. The interior of this Scout II looks pretty stock except for the homemade console. You can readily see the stick shift for the manual transmission and the 4WD gear selector.

The Scout’s lineage began with the Scout 80 (1960–1965), featuring simple, boxy styling, a removable hardtop or soft top. It was basic but powered by a durable inline-four engine. In 1965, this initial model was succeeded by the Scout 800 series, which brought improvements including a fixed windshield, enhanced comfort options, and a wider array of engines. Over the succeeding years, International added larger four-cylinder, inline-six, and V8 engines to broaden appeal. Notable variants during this period included the 800A and 800B models, culminating in the introduction of the Scout II in 1971. The Scout II continued production through 1980. For 1980, the Scout II was available in several versions, including the base Scout II wagon/SUV, the Terra pickup, and the Traveler with a removable hardtop. Styling for the final year featured a distinctive one-piece grille with square headlights in either black or silver trim.

The Scout II retained the basic two-door body style but expanded the model range and capability. It offered improved durability, a conventional body-on-frame construction, and optional long-wheelbase versions such as the Scout Terra pickup and Scout Traveler wagon from 1976 onward. Special editions and packages, including the SSII soft-top model and dealers’ custom variants, broadened the appeal for enthusiasts throughout the 1970s. Under the hood, the base engine for 1980 was the 196 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine, which provided modest power and reliability. Optional engines included larger powerplants such as the 304 cubic inch V8 engine and the the more powerful 345 cubic inch V8 engine. An interesting fact is that in 1980, International Harvester offered the availability of the Nissan SD33T 3.2-liter turbocharged diesel inline-six, offering improved fuel economy at the cost of power.

International Harvester offered the 1980 Scout II in a variety of exterior colors, including Saffron Yellow, Copper, Winter White, Black Canyon Black, Embassy Gray, Concord Blue, Dark Brown, Green Metallic, and Tahitian Red Metallic. Two-tone graphic appliques and interior trim choices such as black vinyl, russet, tan, or blue patterns further enabled personalization. This Scout II has a unique back bumper and some custom decals on the door. The paint is damaged by the fuel intake which looks like it is from overfilling the fuel tank. The ad states that this Scout II has had 2 owners. It appears that there is an aftermarket fuel cell in the back bed that takes up most of the room. The usual rust we see on Scouts is not present and the listing states that the vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Prices of International Harvester Scouts were increasing, is this driver priced about right for its condition?