Up for auction is an original 1980 IH Scout II Diesel with 80,150 miles that is fully loaded with the SD33T diesel, 19t trans, Dana 44s, power steering, power brakes, tilt column, AM/FM Radio and Air Conditioning!

The way I came across this truck, was through the previous owner who found it in an old pin mortise and tenon barn he was repairing. From what I gather the truck sat in the barn for over 20 years. The previous owner stated that the truck was parked after the original motor went when the turbo blew… the original owner had the motor, turbo, oil cooler, clutch etc.. replaced by the factory under the 5 year / 100,000 mile warranty (one of the first trucks to offer such a warranty). I cannot verify this but, by the way the truck runs and the turbo spools are consistent with the claim. ( I have driven a $5k rebuilt sd33t and this motor runs just as well).

These trucks are becoming harder to come by and it is very rare to find one in such original form. The truck will need to have the floors repaired due to rust and the front grill replaced / repaired. The truck is well over 30 years old and there are the odd dents and rust but, the frame is straight and is 100% solid!

The trucks brakes, transfer case, locking hub, transmission, parking brake, lights, wipers, indicators, radio, dome light, and backup all work. I never ran the AC due to a missing belt but, the blower fan runs. The tuck went through a tune up; fluids (Rotella T)/ filters before she was started and I installed a commercial grade battery.

I have been in the market with these trucks for the past ten years and in the last three months saw sd33t’s go for the following: 1973 rebodied scout II / lifted and with a ridiculous amount of bondo sell for $8600, 1980 terra pickup lifted / abused with a welded frame go for $7200 and a fully restored 1980 scout II sold for $44,000 with no AC! These trucks are surpassing fully restored early broncos (which were designed after the original scouts) and not to mention… these all mechanical sd33t are supposedly EMP proof.

That said, I have set the reserve low on this auction. Many people are seeking these original trucks out over the converted / chopped up 4bt cummins swaps, tdi defenders and early MB diesels because these diesels are very reliable and run for a conservative 500,000 miles when taken care of. The motors were used commercially in the US and in Nissan trucks for over 15 years throughout Europe, Asian and Australia so, parts are readily available. These tucks are surprisingly fuel efficient; I had calculated 26.4 mpg on the highway with a previous truck.

Serious bidders are welcome to ask question, please call me at 908.227.6949 cell. If I don’t answer, leave me a message. I will return your call as soon as I get a chance.

This auction will have a $1000 nonrefundable deposit due 24hrs after the auction closing, the remainder will be paid in cash at pick up.

Pick up must be within 7 days after the auction, I can coordinate with a shipper if you contact me before the closing.

Happy Bidding!

Tom