Summary

Two owners. Has factory air conditioning. Show quality; multiple award-winner at East Coast Scout Regionals and IH Nationals. Powered by the original 345 V8 engine and 727 automatic transmission. 89,949 actual miles. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.

Details

This four-wheel-drive 1979 International Harvester Scout II with factory air conditioning is a multiple award-winner. This example is accompanied with its original manufactures serial tag, original shipping sheet, original Window Sticker, original retail instalment contract, original odometer statement, original release of lien letter, original owner's manuals, copy of the original line setting ticket, copy of original title and original service receipts from 1981-96. As documented, it was built on May 22, 1979, with the following options: Burnt Orange exterior, exterior Decor White accent stripe, Russet vinyl interior, deluxe exterior trim package, door edge guards, sliding rear quarter-windows, H78-15 white sidewall tires, Deluxe Interior Package, front bucket seats, folding rear seat, tilt steering wheel, 15-inch soft-texture sport steering wheel, AM radio with stainless-steel antenna, electric clock, heater and air conditioning package, auto cruise, omit clutch and controls, storage console, power steering, modulated fan, 345 V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, automatic transmission, optional 3.54 rear axle ratio, Trak-Loc rear axle and automatic front wheel locking hubs. It was delivered to International Harvester Company in Phoenix, AZ, and retailed on September 5, 1980, to Richard Landon of Scottsdale, AZ. Landon was the caretaker for almost 21 years before selling it in 2001 to John Gurski of Woodbridge, NJ. Gurski decided to restore the entire vehicle while keeping it as original as possible. The meticulous restoration was completed over multiple years, utilizing many NOS and OEM parts. Upon completion it earned 17 prestigious awards from the East Coast Scout Regionals and IH Scout Nationals. The awards include Farthest Trailered, Sponsors Choice, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best in Show, Best Paint and First Place. Gurski was the caretaker for over 23 years before selling it in 2024 to MS CLASSIC CARS. The exterior of this Scout is eye-catching with its style and gorgeous color. It retains all its original sheet metal, which was stripped and repainted in its original factory color of Burnt Orange. The very straight body has excellent gap lines throughout with show-quality paint. It's equipped with a removable hardtop that has never been off. The front windshield was replaced new, and the remaining original glass is very nice. It sits on the original International Rally 15-inch chrome slotted wheels mounted to Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 31x10.5/15 tires. The interior of this Scout is mostly original, including the Russet upholstery. It's been outfitted with a cowboy hat holder from the original owner. It's equipped with a black roll bar that was installed by the IH dealer when it was new. The original orange rubber flooring was replaced with NOS black rubber flooring. Some of the custom features include a chrome fire extinguisher, AutoMeter tach, JVC stereo, center console with cup holders and storage compartment. The repainted engine compartment is nicely detailed throughout. It's powered by its original matching-numbers 345 V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor. The engine was cleaned up and some new parts were added, including a Pertronix electronic ignition system. The engine is couple to the original matching-numbers TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission. The engine and transmission have never been removed. A Flowmaster muffler was added the repainted original exhaust pipes. The repainted undercarriage is also nicely detailed throughout. The body has never taken off the chassis. The power steering system, power braking system and fuel system were restored. It was outfitted with a Skyjacker 4-inch lift kit with Softride Hydro shocks. This vehicle has been completely serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice that's included. 89,949 actual miles. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.