- Seller: Julian W (Contact)
- Location: Conrad, Iowa
- Mileage: 37,600 Shown
- Chassis #: 783209H734488
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 240 cui Inline-6
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Crew-cab pickups are everywhere today, but in 1967 they were far less common. Add four-wheel drive, an unusually short pickup bed, and decades of service with the United States Air Force, and this International becomes something considerably more interesting than another old work truck. This 1967 International B200 Travelette 4×4 reportedly spent most of its life as a USAF vehicle in Southern California and shows just 37,600 miles. Located in Conrad, Iowa, it is offered as a Barn Finds Classified with a clean title and an asking price of $22,500.
The unusual proportions are what immediately grab your attention. This is a four-door crew cab fitted with what the seller calls the rare ultra-short “sliver” bed, giving it an almost square profile from some angles. The combination provides crew seating without the enormous overall length associated with many vintage four-door pickups.
Its military background adds another layer of appeal. The seller states that the International served as a USAF truck for nearly its entire life in Southern California, which may help explain both its relatively low indicated mileage and the condition of its chassis. Period military-related labels remain visible inside, including USAF markings and the original warranty information still attached to the dashboard.
The body wears a subdued green finish that suits its military history. Rather than presenting like a restored show truck, it has the scratches, dings, faded surfaces, and age marks expected from a vehicle that spent decades working for a living. The seller describes the body as straight overall with only a few dents and dings, and notes that the doors align especially well.
There is rust to address. The seller specifically notes corrosion in the front floor pans, although those areas have reportedly been stabilized. In contrast, the chassis and undercarriage are described as being in great condition. The photo gallery includes views underneath the truck as well as the floors, allowing prospective buyers to judge the condition for themselves.
Power comes from an inline-six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. The seller states that the International starts, runs, shifts, and stops, so this is not being offered as a dormant non-runner. That doesn’t mean it is ready for an immediate cross-country trip. The seller recommends a tune-up, minor repairs, wiring attention, and general maintenance before putting the truck into regular highway use. A newer radiator has already been installed, and the tires are described as good.
Inside, things remain appropriately utilitarian. The seller calls the interior “a little ratty,” but much of it appears to remain original. The broad bench seats, simple dashboard, large steering wheel, metal surfaces, and period instructional labels reinforce the truck’s former military role rather than disguising it with modern upholstery.
The bed tells the same story. It shows wear from actual use rather than a recent cosmetic restoration, and its extremely short dimensions are likely to become one of the biggest conversation starters wherever this International goes. That may ultimately be the reason to consider this truck. You could restore it completely, but doing so would erase some of what makes it unusual. A more sympathetic approach might be to repair the floor pans, sort the wiring and mechanical items, preserve the USAF markings and weathered finish, and simply enjoy one of the stranger crew-cab configurations International produced.
At $22,500, this isn’t being priced like an ordinary old farm truck, but it isn’t an ordinary truck. Finding another 1967 B200 combining four doors, four-wheel drive, a four-speed manual, the ultra-short bed, low indicated mileage, and surviving USAF details may take some searching. For someone who likes vintage military vehicles but wants something that can still haul friends and gear, this International offers a combination you probably won’t encounter at every cars-and-coffee.
The truck itself is pretty much a typical International Travelette. It’s going to be a rough riding SOB but that’s the way they were built.
A BD240 which is essentially the same as the BG241 that preceded it. The only difference is that the BG241 (and its running mate the BG265) was painted a medium green while the 240 and 264 was black. Interesting enough, previous to 1967, the Canadian variant of the six cylinder engine was always the BD240 and was black back into the 50s. But it seems to me that that CDN engine was 264 (only) after 1964.
An IH built rear axle and a Dana 44 front axle, along with an NP205 transfer case, and you’ve pretty well got International pegged throughout the 60s. By 1968 Binder was showing a Dana 60 rear end but it still retained the oversized hubs that pretty much dominated IH from the early 50s almost until the last day in 1975.
Parts for the driveline are fairly easy to come by. There is a caged roller bearing that supports the rear of the pinion that is challenging to find but the other bearings are pretty common. A ring and pinion is going to be a major search.
These were a fairly common sight around Great Falls, MT back in the day; likely because Malmstrom AFB is there. Strangely enough I sure don’t recall the ultra short bed. That is really chopped off.
I’m glad Geo outlined the positives 1st, because I’m not that kind. To actually drive this truck will be the undisputed scariest ride for those not used to its,,,ahem, lack of amenities. Cross country,,,good Lord, cross a river, maybe, but just not designed for any kind of driving we have today. In days of yore, when roads were poor, one actually needed this kind of vehicle to transport a crew and implements back where no man had gone before. Today, modern ATVs leave this in the dust, WITH modern amenities. I try not to admonish a classified as, but the seller will find out, there just isn’t a call for this today. I always say, with such an astounding difference in trucks compared to today, I doubt many will spend this kind of money on something they can’t use. For what it was, in 1967, there was nothing better.
It can be used for exactly the same thing it was used and built for – the world is still the same, humans are still the same, the sun is still the same.
Only question is if you want to use it or if you fell victim to the modern (and totaly unnecessary, in my opinion) amenities of todays plastic fakereality.
And if you decide to hold on to the real stuff, you will be going down the road in it when all the electronic plasticcars are long gone.
Agree with all your points I just feel the price of $22,500 is too much for the condition of this truck.
I usually agree with you,Howard,(lol),but not this time. Guys like us would rather struggle with a 60 y.o. truck,than feel like a puss for driving a new one,on the road or in the woods.I think it will sell quick.
1200 not 200
These are an honest truck from a time when function preceded form. Looks like it was designed by committee. No nonsense and the best of most everything. Capable of running from the ranch/base and into town. Maneuverable on a regular wheelbase. Today this is best on the two lanes. Even the most nostalgic will not want to contend with it as a daily. As a chore truck I think it’s perfect.
I had a chance to buy an older 60s International truck with the regular 2 door cab earlier this year. It was lifted with nice wheels, and it had a 5.7L LS engine for about $8,500. It still needed some work as in all projects. Even though this four-door International is unique, I would take the one I saw this past spring over this one. The one thing that I didn’t care too much for was that the owner of the truck I looked at had automatic door openers. I wish he would have left the original door mechanisms unless something was wrong with them. When I pulled up to look at the truck, he and his son were having some issues with the locks. They locked themselves out of the truck. Luckily the windows were partially down, so the son was able to stretch his arm to almost the center of the dash to flip the opening toggle switch. But the truck was quite a machine as I saw him drive away with pedal to the metal.
The roofline of this reminds me of my Jeep Gladiator
It is great to see Howard and GEO at opposite ends of the comment spectrum.. AND BOTH are right!!! This is an excellent vehicle for weekending, especially if you are a military buff. Repair the floor pans, the box floor, and try to return as many of the military decals as possible, then drive it, enjoy it, show it, cruise it and do not be afraid of scratching the paint at Home Depot..
I have to commend the IOWA owner for going the extra mile to show and tell everything known about this truck. A lot, too many sellers fail to do just that. I as well 100% agree with RAR on all of his points.
If this truck were mine, it’d be perfect for the short trips from my acreage into town 4 miles away. Or even a trip to my VA appointments in Sioux Falls 50 miles away. It’d be a thrill to drive every time no matter the ride quality.
$22,500 may seem like too much but it’s a fraction of what thin steel, useless amenities, waaaay overpriced new pickups of today are. There’s no such thing as a bonafide work truck anymore. Rather, today’s ‘trucks’ are gawdy narcissistic status symbols. I’m not impressed.
Amen – brother
This is a great desert truck. Haul your gear and back without a sweat! You don’t have to worry about Nevada Pinstripes (sage brush scratches), ground clearance, or having a,smooth ride rock you to sleep! Just a good old serious lump of a truck!
BUT, the price (like everything else these dsys) is rather aggressive for me.
I can’t zoom in very well on the engine pic, but it sure looks like a bat or some other critter at the back of the valve cover?
Good eye there johnh!