- Seller: Kenneth P (Contact)
- Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Mileage: 79,000 Shown
- Chassis #: SB575097B
- Title Status: Missing
- Engine: 345 cui V8
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Vintage SUVs and carryalls have become increasingly popular with collectors and builders, and this 1963 International Travelall offers plenty of character. With a weathered turquoise-and-rust patina, 3/4-ton bones, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a freshly rebuilt 345-cubic-inch V8 waiting to be installed, this Travelall looks like a promising project for someone who appreciates old International trucks. Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive with an asking price of $5,000.
The seller purchased the Travelall about a year ago and has reassembled as much of the truck as possible. It is believed to have come from Wyoming and may have served as a state park vehicle, though that history has not been verified. The mud flaps it’s equipped with used to be a common sight in Wyoming. The current title status is listed as missing, so prospective buyers should investigate registration requirements in their state before purchasing.
The engine bay is currently empty, but the sale includes a freshly rebuilt 345 cubic-inch International V8 to be installed. The truck is equipped with a 4-speed standard transmission, and the seller describes it as a solid 3/4-ton Travelall overall. Photos show the rebuilt engine out of the vehicle, the empty engine compartment, drivetrain-related components, and several detail shots of the body, interior, and underside.
Cosmetically, the Travelall has the kind of honest patina that cannot be recreated easily. The exterior wears faded green paint with surface rust, sunburn, and weathering throughout. The body and frame are described as decent, and the seller notes that the floor pans are generally solid, likely needing only some patching on the driver’s side before prep and coating.
Inside, the Travelall is very much a project. The interior needs a headliner and reupholstering, though the photos show the basic cabin structure, dashboard, gauges, seats, and cargo area still present. This is not a finished driver, but it appears complete enough to offer a good foundation for a utilitarian build, camping/hunting rig, shop truck, or patina cruiser.
The seller has installed new rubber on the original airtight 17.5-inch wheels, which will definitely be appreciated when the time comes to load it onto a trailer. The rugged look, long roof, split rear doors, and International badging give this Travelall an appealing personality that stands apart from the more common vintage Broncos, Blazers, and Wagoneers. The connection to Wyoming adds even more interest for me personally, having grown up there, but finding a connection to the State Parks system might be a challenge. It isn’t likely to add any monetary value, but it certainly adds to the story.
This 1963 International Travelall will require mechanical assembly, interior work, title resolution, and continued sorting, but it has the right raw material: a solid 3/4-ton body, heavy-duty character, 4-speed transmission, rebuilt 345 V8, and excellent visual patina. For someone looking for a distinctive vintage 4×4-era project with real truck roots, this International deserves a closer look.
That’s a pretty truck with the right amount of the P-word. Unfortunately the most important photos aren’t included: shots of the vent chimneys under the dash on each corner. I would bet my Travelall they are completely rotted away, which explains the rust on the floorboards. You will have to remove the windshield, drill the spot welds out of the cowl, cut out that rust, and replace it all. I did this two years ago on mine, and while it was fun, it was definitely a project.
I’d want to know if it’s manual or power steering, and you’re definitely going to want to upgrade the single-pot brake to a dual master (this is my next project). Barn door Travelalls are rarer than the liftgate versions, which have motors that are always bad and weigh a metric ton.
It’s otherwise a good-looking truck.
I guess I don’t have to send this listing to YOU!
Looks like a good start for a project, and it is so close to me in MASS.
But I certainly won’t be taking this on anytime soon.
Scout II or bust, someday (first)!
Looks like a worthwhile project to take on. I’m a little vague on the booster unit under the hood. Most trucks from that era used a separate master cylinder for the clutch when power brakes were offered and the brake master cylinder bolted directly to the booster, which was a diaphram type. This one looks like something that was stuck in there off a considerably older and larger truck.
That’s a ’65 grill on the front but from ’63 to ’67 just about anything went.
A lot of Travelall people liked those barn doors in the back. That’s the way I’d prefer them. Hard to find these days.
The “P”-word is really getting worn out these days. I don’t care what anyone says, you cannot beat a good paint job. Remember: “Patina; old Indian word for lazy bodyman…”
Had one in 1968, bought it surplus from Washington State Forest Service to haul my Healey to the races. Was huge inside with a separate heater for the rear seat guys. That 345 with stump puller 1st would haul anything. Loaded up the Healey and all my spares and headed up to Westwood in BC and at the border they made me unload every part and take inventory to be sure I wasn’t selling them untaxed to the locals. About 8 of us piled into it to enjoy the nightlife in Vancouver. Partying was a success, but racing was a bust as my home made rear disc brake mount broke when trying to haul the Healey down for the sharp right hand hairpin after the long back straight.
Almost a basket case!!!! This will make a mechanically inclined person a great project which will end up being a true work horse that he can show or cruise in with pride. That round patch above the right tail light looks like it might have had an 8 foot spring loaded whip 2 way radio antenna?? Which also tends to support the theory that this truck was originally municipal and/or park service.
an “ex” had the 3 door (4 gen.s; ’58/75). The 2 side rear dors were phased in @ different dates. Rolled up to the house in mid ‘70s and the vehicle was some eye candy (for this car-guy… the ‘candy’ was Not the woman).
Sometime after Y2K I saw similar (WB seemed very short for these) going to
a sheet metal bender for some convoluted rest0 panel. He & son had hade a 4th door for theirs. OMG, U could not tell it was not factory. I’m all ways amazed at what some auto guys can do with their craft.
Couldn’t help but notice the driveshaft from the transfer case is in the wrong side of the truck to use that front axle. Probably why it has the other t-case in the back. Beautiful truck, be all over it if it was closer…