Normally when we’re talking about “survivors” we are talking about muscle cars and other high horsepower, limited production, super desirable vehicles. Rarely does the term apply to stuff like this 1965 International Scout 80 which is kind of shameful but we get it. These vehicles were built by people who used them and when they were done, not much was left. This wasn’t the current day when people buy capable four wheel drive vehicles to cruise highways and city streets. These were the days that a guy bought a four wheel drive because he was a hunter, a farmer, or a person that was going to be using the full capability of such a vehicle. The fact that this one has come through almost 50 years of use and shows only minimal battle scars and still has all of the equipment that it left the factory with is miraculous.

The truck has about 60,000 miles on it and for the last 30 years, it has been in the hands of a single owner. The photos below tell the story better than our words could, but this truck is all there. From the factory spare tire holder to the bumpers, original paint, well worn but not abused interior, multiple stick shifts coming up through the floor for the transmission, transfer case, etc, and event the little lightweight front bumper. Even more interesting is the fact that this truck still has the original 196ci four cylinder engine under the hood. That engine is one of the more interesting, and frankly odd four bangers to hit the streets in any car or truck overt the last 50 years.

Essentially, this engine was a 392ci International Harvester chopped in two (like the 194ci Pontiac “half a 389”). There were some changes, like the crankshaft, intake, exhaust, and other pieces, but the basic architecture was derived from the 392. This mill is International Harvester to the core and we say that because it is big, it is heavy, it absolutely hates to rev, and it doesn’t make a bunch of power. Coming in at 550lbs when filled with fluids and accessories bolted on, this thing has a redline of 4,000-RPM, and makes a robust 86hp. We jest, but this engine will make 86hp until the sun explodes and swallows the Earth. The mill is unbreakable in stock form.

Like a mountain goat, this thing would claw and climb its way to whatever hunting, fishing, or fun spot that the owner wanted it to go. This thing is effing awesome and we want it badly.

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