1974 International Scout II
345 C.I. V-8 4x4 / VIN# 4S8SODGD22496
Low Mileage Restoration over Rust Free Arizona Original!
We’re selling this beautiful Scout for its owner, who oversaw its expensive restoration in 2009, which included a thorough mechanical rebuild and a bare metal repaint. It was a labor of love, and a nostalgic project to recapture memories of the Scout he rode in with his Dad and Grandad when he was a kid. The Scout was completed in time to be used in their daughter’s wedding, and since then it has barely been driven, and has seen neither rain nor snow. The entire vehicle looks as fresh as when it was brought home from the restoration shop.
The opening bid (no reserve) represents less than half of the owner’s full investment. It would be impossible to reproduce this vehicle for this opening bid price unless you started with a rust-free original and did all the work at home yourself. Copies of some of the receipts are included on the photo link below, so you can review the detail and see exactly what was done, what parts were used, and how much labor went into the restoration.
This Scout has the larger IH 345 V8 and 4-wheel drive, and decoding the VIN indicates this to be the original spec for this truck. It starts right up, idles smoothly, and goes down the road like a dream. The paint is gorgeous, and the interior is fresh looking. The mileage on the odo is believed to be accurate, but cannot be substantiated – in any case, it drives as well as it did forty-two years ago.
Flaws are very few: The fuel gauge is somewhat inaccurate, and the speedo jumps a little, smoothing out some at higher speeds. The hardtop was cut-down in length to suit the owner’s preference, and is a little crudely finished; it covers only the front seat now and appears to be not fully close at the rear. There is some slight scuffing on the paint in the tailgate; those are the only marks I could see on the paint other than some splattered bugs on the front.
This Scout is especially impressive underneath, where it still looks super clean from the restoration. The only signs of corrosion underneath are slight traces of normal surface rust, and by any sane definition this truck is rust free. The wheel arches and sills are original steel with no patches or filler. The body is amazingly straight: Because most of these 4x4 trucks got worked hard in life, very few of the survivors still have panel fit like this. Likewise, the panel surfaces are as perfect as can be: Look at the continuity of image reflections across panels…The fit and finish are probably better than when it left the factory, and it looks truly magnificent.
The only thing missing is a weatherproof top to cover the rear; either a full hardtop or soft top would be desirable unless it’s driven only on sunny days. Any other flaws come down to very minor details. Our opinion is that the opening bid price represents a real bargain.
NO DISAPPOINTMENTS HERE!
I posted over 30 more pics, including RECEIPTS, and more views inside, outside, underneath, (and even a couple of WEDDING PHOTOS!) on this photo link: http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/Kowalski111/slideshow/International%20Scout%20II%201974
Also, you can take a short ride in it with us. See and hear it run: https://youtu.be/fcve_Yo8kW0
And Now, If You’re Serious about Bidding, Please Read….
The Fine Print:
GOOD LUCK! Please bid to the value this car may hold for you. Please feel free to ask questions or add comments. Please ask questions BEFORE you bid. We will respond quickly and honestly. This vehicle is garaged in Darwin, Minnesota 55324 (HOME of the TWINE BALL!), a little over an hour west of downtown Minneapolis, or about ninety minutes from the airport. Inspections are invited and encouraged!
CONDITIONS: Winning this auction constitutes a legal and binding agreement between the Buyer, the Owner and the Seller. Please bid sincerely and sensibly. Zero-feedback bidders must contact us first before bidding to establish some level of seriousness-of-intent; It's nothing personal, just business: We, and many others, have been stung on eBay Motors by too many dead-beat auction winners.
Vehicle is sold "As-Is and Where-Is". If the Buyer comes to pick up this vehicle and is in any way dissatisfied, he or she will have the Option of walking away from the Deal with Full Refund of the Deposit and any Payments made to the Seller. Otherwise, no warranty is expressed, implied or offered. Neither the Owner nor the Selling Agents can or will take any responsibility for this car after it leaves the premises.
PAYMENT: Buyer must make a $300 DEPOSIT by PayPal within 24 hours of the Auction Close. The Deposit is will secure the Deal for all Parties involved, and is non-refundable unless we fail to provide the car because of circumstances unforeseen. Failure to make Deposit within 24 hours will risk Cancellation of the Sale at Discretion of the Seller. BALANCE MUST BE PAID within 7 BUSINESS DAYS of sale by SECURE PAYMENT. Accepting US FUNDS via WIRE TRANSFER, CERTIFIED BANK CHECK, or CASH at PICK-UP (if you pick up within 7 days).
TRANSPORT: Buyer is responsible for all transportation arrangements and costs. This vehicle is garaged in Darwin, Minnesota 55324. We do not offer quotes on shipping. There are many vendors to choose from offering vehicle transport. If you like, we will be happy to recommend some "preferred" carriers with whom we have direct experience. ALL EXPORT SALE DETAILS MUST BE MADE BY THE BUYER, though we can recommend a freight forwarder if you like.
STORAGE: While the Auction Winner sorts out pick-up or transport arrangements, Seller can offer, free of charge, dry indoor storage for up to 30 days after auction termination. Longer periods can be arranged at cost if necessary. Seller cannot accept any liability during this storage period.
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