Here is a 1978 International Selective Edition Scout II located in Dallas, Texas. The Selective Edition is not a well-known model of the long-running Scout model. It was primarily a paint and decal package that was offered from 1978 to 1979 and could be ordered in four different colors. The Scout II is listed here on craigslist for a price of $10,500. The truck has been for sale online for 6 days.
International produced the Scout model from 1960 to 1980. A buyer could walk into an International dealership in 1978 or 1979 and order a Selective Edition in Black Canyon Black, Dark Blue, Dark Green, or Dark Brown. This Scout II was ordered in Code 5013 Dark Green along with a green interior. There is no mention of whether the 4WD works.
The Scout does have rust in the fenders and some rust in the floorboards. The seller is including some extra body parts for the restoration of this Scout. As background, the first generation Scout was called the Scout 80 and was built from 1960 to 1965. The next generation of Scout was called the Scout 800 and produced from 1966 to 1971. The final generation of the Scout was called the Scout II (like this one) and was built from 1971 to 1980. The seller states that the Scout is equipped with a V8 but it is not running. The engine is backed by an automatic transmission.
International initially built the early Scouts with small 152 cubic inch inline-four cylinder engines. Later versions had bigger and more powerful engines including a larger inline 4 cylinder, an inline 6 cylinder, a 266 cubic inch V8, a 304 cubic inch V8 engine, and a 345 cubic inch V8 engine. In 1979 and 1980, International Harvester offered the Scout II equipped with a Nissan-built 198 cubic inch turbocharged diesel inline-six. There are no engine pictures included in the ad for this Scout but it would be safe to assume that this one is equipped with a 304 cubic inch V8 engine. If you are interested in a project, this might be a good candidate.
This version of Scout always gets my attention. I always liked the styling. A friend of mine bought one new in ‘73 and it took everything he could throw at it. His was a 304 and a 4 speed manual which I wouldn’t turn down. I would suspect that this would have a 727 transmission. I didn’t see if it had a 2-speed transfer case. If it’s a single-speed the chain and sprockets are a major challenge. I’m trying to source out a set for a customer and have so far found (1) sprocket. It would be nice to have although there would be someone within earshot at my place who might frown—at the color…
Geomechs –
That’s a two speed transfer case (see “second shifter) on hump. The single speed transfer case was a pull knob on the dash. This one has seen better days. If it wasn’t a Scout, it would be a parts vehicle. I think the asking price is at least 3X more than it’s worth; that’s why it’s still available.
You are right. This vintage does use a cable to engage-disengage a single speed transfer case.
Hi, please buy this bare bones truck that’s been abused missing a ton of parts, and not running or drive able, the parts are all readily unobtainable but it’s really rare, perfect for cars and coffees w sinefeld or whatever you people find fun in about 20 years after you find all the parts I lost in my garage…..keep dreaming
$2000.00 at best
Was fortunate enough to get one for myself (through family in a strange turn of events) for $250. The exact year and trim model as the one in the picture. It certainly has its rust issues but is in running condition and I LOVE driving it. Been trying to research and learn more about it since then.