1975 International Harvester Scout II
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Year
1975Model
ScoutOdometer
12,000Engine
345 ci. V8Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
-Seller
GR Auto GalleryLocation
Grand Rapids, MITitle Status
cleanThis 1975 International Harvester Scout II 4×4 for sale is offered by GR Auto Gallery in Grand Rapids, Michigan with just over 12,000 miles and an asking price of $37,900. With a 345 cu.-in. V8, fresh Desert Dune paint, and a nicely refurbished interior, this Scout II blends classic off-road capability with a tasteful restoration. For enthusiasts searching for a classic International Harvester Scout II, this rust-free example represents a compelling opportunity to own one of the most recognizable American 4×4 SUVs of the 1970s.
International Harvester is best known for its vast range of agricultural equipment, but during the 1960s and ’70s the company was also building some seriously capable 4×4 vehicles. Trucks like the Scout helped IH carve out a place in the rapidly growing off-road market, standing shoulder to shoulder with icons like the Ford Bronco, Jeep CJ, and Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
The Model
Motivated by the runaway success of the Jeep brand, particularly the CJ, International Harvester set out in the late 1950s to design a capable competitor. Drawing from decades of truck and tractor engineering, IH developed the Scout, a rugged and boxy utility vehicle that quickly became a hit with farmers, contractors, and outdoor enthusiasts. More than half a million Scouts were produced across all model years.
The Scout II, like the example shown here, was built from April 1971 through 1980. Though it evolved subtly over that production run, the easiest way to distinguish model years is by the front grille design. Early Scout IIs (1971–1972) featured three horizontal bars between the headlights with chrome rings. The 1973 update introduced a grille with 14 vertical bars, seven per side, divided by a center split and framed by chrome trim with an “International” badge on the lower left. That look remained largely unchanged until the final 1980 model year, when a one-piece ABS plastic grille with square headlights debuted.
International Harvester exited the passenger vehicle market in 1980, but the Scout name may soon return. Volkswagen acquired the trademark and has hinted at reviving it as a new line of all-electric SUVs.
This 1975 Scout II spent most of its life in Arizona, with only a couple of recent years in Colorado, helping preserve the truck’s rust-free condition. It now wears a fresh coat of Desert Dune paint and features a nicely upgraded interior, including a new headliner, reupholstered red cloth seats with leather trim, and a custom leather dash pad. The classic round headlights have been replaced with modern LED units, and color-matched 15-inch wheels wrapped in off-road tires complete the look.
Market Context
Interest in International Harvester Scout II models has grown steadily in recent years as collectors and off-road enthusiasts continue to seek vintage 4×4 SUVs with simple mechanicals and distinctive styling. Clean and largely original examples are becoming harder to find, and restored Scouts like this one often attract the same buyers who might otherwise pursue classic Ford Broncos, Jeep CJ models, or early Toyota Land Cruisers.
Mechanical
- 345 cu.-in. International Harvester V8 engine
- 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission
- Dana 44 front axle
- Dana 44 rear axle
Interior
- Jack, tools, and spare (stowed in rear)
- New red cloth seats with leather trim
- Custom leather dash pad
- New headliner
Exterior
- New Desert Dune paint with matte black roof
- Color-matched 15-inch steel wheels with gloss black lip
- Michelin M/S off-road tires
- Period-correct roof rack
- Aftermarket LED headlights
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