A rare opportunity to own a documented 1971 International Harvester Scout 800B Sno-Star 4x4.
This is not a freshly restored Scout or a heavily modified example. It is a remarkably original survivor that has been driven and enjoyed throughout its life, showing the kind of honest character and patina that only comes with more than five decades of use.
Finished in its distinctive factory yellow and white color combination, this Scout presents exceptionally well. It retains its classic appearance, original-style components, interior, instrumentation, trim, and vintage character.
It has the presence of a well-preserved original vehicle rather than one that has been completely rebuilt to look new.
FACTORY DOCUMENTATION
Accompanying the vehicle is its original International Harvester Line Setting Ticket, documenting its factory Sno-Star configuration.
The factory ticket identifies the following:
- 1971 Scout 800B
- Factory Sno-Star trim and driving lights
- 232 cubic-inch 6-cylinder gasoline engine
- T-39 transmission
- TC-145 transfer case
- 3.73 rear axle gearing
- Dual side-mounted fuel tanks
- Warn locking front hubs
- Heavy-duty front and rear springs
- Dual hydraulic brakes
- Chrome wheel covers
- Chrome door-mounted mirrors
- Factory undercoating
- Meyer ST-78 snowplow and lifting equipment as originally equipped
The original Meyer plow and associated plow hydraulics are no longer with the vehicle. The factory Line Setting Ticket remains, documenting its original equipment and Sno-Star identity.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
- Year: 1971
- Make: International Harvester
- Model: Scout 800B
- Drive: 4x4
- Trim: Sno-Star
- Engine: 232 CID inline 6-cylinder gasoline
- Transmission: T-39
- Transfer Case: TC-145
- Rear Axle: 3.73 gearing
- Fuel System: Dual side-mounted fuel tanks
- Mileage: 59,000 original miles (reported)
- Production Number: 426188
- VIN: 884817G426188
- Assembly Plant: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Exterior: Factory-style yellow with white hardtop
CONDITION & ORIGINALITY
What makes this Scout particularly appealing is its originality.
It has been driven regularly over the course of its life and has not been hidden away or presented as a completely restored vehicle. It shows extremely well for its age, retaining the character, appearance, and components that make these early International Scouts so special.
It does have dents, dings, paint blemishes, and other imperfections consistent with a vehicle that has been used and enjoyed over the last 55 years. These are honestly part of its history and should be expected in an original survivor of this age.
The interior retains its classic Scout appearance, including the original-style dashboard, instrumentation, seating, and door panels.
This is an opportunity to purchase a highly original, documented example rather than another restored or modified vintage 4x4.