Did you know that International Harvester built a Super Scout II that was introduced in February 1977. This version of the International Harvester Scout II was a stripped down, off road vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep CJ-7. The Super Scout was produced from 1977-1979 and featured a soft top, plastic door inserts, a special grill and roll bar. This particular Super Scout is a project that will need work to get it back on the road. It is listed for sale here on eBay with 19 days remaining for someone to select the Buy It Now Price of $9,950. It is located in Hiawatha, Kansas.
The engine in this Super Scout is seized but a replacement engine in running condition is offered with the sale. There are a number of up close pictures of the Super Scout so a buyer can see the extent of the rust and what is going to be needed to put this unique edition of the Scout back on the road. The first generation of the Scout was introduced in 1961 and was produced until 1965. It was called the Scout 80. The second generation of Scout was called the Scout 800 which was produced in three sub-models (800, 800A, and 800B). From 1966 to 1967, International Harvester produced the Scout 800. Starting in 1968, the Scout 800A (this one) was produced from 1968 to 1970. The Scout 800B had a short production run of only a few months from August 1970 to March 1971. It was replaced by the Scout II. It had a 10 year production run from 1971 to 1980. There were a number of special editions and variants built over the years.
While the first Scout 80s were equipped with a 152 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine (93 horsepower), later versions has 304 cubic inch and 345 cubic inch V8 engines. This Scout II has a 345 cubic inch V8 engine that, as mentioned previously, is locked up. The engine is backed by an automatic transmission but not much is said about the current condition except that an extra engine, transmission and transfer case are included with the sale. The seller also states that the Super Scout will need a new rear end.
While the tub and many areas of this Super Scout look solid or are only coated in surface rust, the rear passenger quarter is in bad shape with rot eating through the metal. Two years ago, a completely restored 1977 Super Scout sold for $20,000 on BaT so the starting price on this one looks a little high considering what needs to be done to get it back on the road.
I was curious about the example sold on BringATrustFund, so I searched for it. A Super Scout did sell for $20,000 two years ago. However, another one sold for $47,000 this year.
Back in the 70s, I don’t remember anyone actually buying one of these, yet now they are coming out of the wood work because of the suv craze.
I do not remember even having any International Harvester register to my car lust even as a kid. We had the local franchise but didn’t keep more than four or five in stock at any given time. What really made me smile was the TravelAll could be equipped with a gas tank behind the front wheel. That kind of freaked me out at 10 years old. Why, I cannot understand.
I can only imagine what all the SSII specific stuff missing here would set someone back. It’s not that terrible for a project Scout but not for 10K, locked up and with a known bad rear end.
When I was a kid these were totally on my radar. The seemingly unlimited colors, trims and styles on a brawny platform. Totally industrial but with just the right amount of styling to not be a plain old box.
Agree with Bwana and Dave above. All I see is a rusty old turd in need of the crusher. Didn’t like them “then,” don’t know why people waste time and money on them now.
Gonna be sad to see the Scout name on a VW in the upcoming years. Kind of hope it flops.
The Scout II was a desirable change in the truck’s legacy. That design gave a modern influence while still holding onto its original image. My favorite style over all of them. A little younger and a little more flush I wouldn’t hesitate to take on a project like this. Not all that fussy about having an automatic in one of these but that’s how it’s equipped so I wouldn’t be about to change it. A lot is said about these being rusters but compared to the other makes I don’t see much difference. I know a guy with a ‘73 model he’s had since new and it’s not rusty at all. Mind you, he’s been quite fanatical about keeping it clean.