1972 International Scout II
Gearhead Classics
4515 Houston ST W
Sherman, TX
430-262-7395
MILEAGE
98784
YEAR
1972
ENGINE
8
LOCATION
Sherman, TX
STOCK
502793
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
Meet the 1972 International Scout II-the farm-tough 4x4 that went toe-to-toe with Broncos and Blazers, but was built in smaller numbers and used hard enough that clean survivors are thin on the ground. Early Scout IIs like this kept the simple, squared-off lines and removable-top freedom that made the original a back-forty hero, then added a wider track and better on-road manners without losing the rowdy, go-anywhere attitude.
Under the hood lives International Harvester\'s own 345 SV V8-an iron-block torque mule that shrugs off abuse and loves to lug-backed by a 4-speed manual with a proper floor shifter. Manual front locking hubs, an aluminum radiator, and a stout aftermarket front bumper lay the groundwork for real-world trail use, while the rear swing-out tire carrier makes that full-size spare an easy grab when the terrain bites back.
The stance is spot-on: 33x12.5R15 BFGoodrich rubber stuffed under flared fenders gives this green, two-door SUV the wide-track look Scouts wear best, with clearance to match. It\'s equal parts functional and photogenic-classic steel with just enough attitude to signal it didn\'t retire to mall-crawler duty.
Inside, it\'s all business: black vinyl bench seating with green accents, a no-nonsense dash, and a Kenwood head unit to bring some modern sound to the analog vibe. No center console, no fluff-just the essentials you want when you\'re shifting, steering, and letting that big-cube IH V8 do what it was born to do.
If you\'ve been watching the market, you know Scouts are finally getting their due, especially early Scout IIs that still carry the brand\'s utilitarian DNA. This one pairs the right engine and gearbox with the right hardware-removable cloth top, fender flares, trail-ready rolling stock-making it a rare chance to grab the honest 4x4 that built its legend the hard way.
Vehicle Options
- Aftermarket Kenwood Radio
- Aftermarket front bumper
- 33x12.5r15 bfgoodrich tires
- Aluminum Radiator
- Removable cloth top
- Rear swing out tire carrier
- Front locking hubs
- Fender Flares
Operational Assessment
Fuel Gauge
Heater
Oil Pressure Gauge
Runs
Tail Lights
Turn Signals
Brake Lights
Headlights
Horn
Radio
Speedometer
Temperature Gauge
Wipers
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