International Harvester Scout 800 Professionally Restored. No Rust on 2040-cars

This 1965 Scout 800 is professionally restored with over 1,000 hours of skilled labor. Completed in the fall of 2012, "Lucielle" provides capable on and off-road travel and attracts fond attention wherever she goes. Driving her is like stepping back a half-century, except the paint is much better.

Mostly original but some changes made, including:

• Fuel tank: Original 18 gallon metal tank replaced with 10 gallon poly tank.
• Steering wheel: original was broken and replaced with a Grant GT wheel. 
• Power Steering; My wife couldn't comfortably handle parking lot turns so power steering was installed by Scoutparts.com of Portland, Oregon. 

Things to consider before bidding:

• No air conditioning.
• No heater (they just didn't include them back then).
• Driver and passenger windows are a little stiff in rolling up.
• 4 speed, manual shift, 1st gear isn't synced.
• Requires patience to gas up (modern cutoff systems in gas pumps require a light touch when refueling. At most pumps you'll have to manually control the trigger as the pump tends to shut off when run automatically.
• If you don't enjoy people asking about your vehicle, don't bid! Can't drive anywhere without approving looks, kind comments and enjoyable conversations.
• Top speed listed by factory as 70mph, though we've never gone above 60.

• Length: 155.1 in.
• Width: 68.5 in.
• Height: 70.9 in.
• Wheelbase: 100 in.
• Curb Weight: 3,208 lb.
• Payload: 1,287 lb.
• Engine: 151.5 cubic inch, Comanche 4 cylinder
• Transmission: 3 Speed manual
• 4 wheel drive: Part time with rear permanent, front engaged manually in off-road conditions
• Actual mileage is unknown. Just 600 miles logged since restoration.
• Pickup Truck configuration: Bed includes built-in side benches. 

• Frame off. All body panels sandblasted to bare metal. New steel welded into place as needed. NO RUST REMAINS!!
• Body and engine work was done by Northwest Autofab of Tangent, Oregon (Mike's team did GREAT work!)
• Excellent paint, true to the period in look but using modern paint technology.

Final Details

Originally purchased for my wife to use around town. I sought something fun, safe and gorgeous. Spent way more money (over $50,000) and time (3 years) on the rebuild than could ever be justified from an investment perspective. I don't regret a single dollar or day  except that we're moving out of state and can't take everything with us. Lucielle will be missed!

The winning bidder must arrange for pick up in Corvallis, Oregon. We can help load onto a trailer but transport and loading are at buyer's cost, risk and responsibility. 

• Your bid is an obligation
• No trades. 
• Full payment must clear before picking up. 
• Clear Oregon title

Please ask any questions before bidding. Must be picked up within 2 weeks of auction close unless other arrangements are made.

ALL PHOTOS TAKEN WITHIN 7 DAYS OF LISTING DATE. You get exactly what you see.

To clarify any confusion, this Scout has a 4 speed manual transmission.