1975 International Harvester Scout II For Sale With 2,300 Miles on the Build

A 1975 International Harvester Scout II Traveltop, this 4x4 is a comprehensively rebuilt restomod powered by a modern 6.0-liter Vortec V8, finished in blue with black accents after a bare-metal refurbishment. It is offered on Bring a Trailer with bidding at $56,000 and two days remaining. The hook is a turnkey, thoroughly modernized version of a classic off-roader that is having a real moment in the collector market.

What it's worth right now

Scout II values have climbed sharply in recent years, and well-executed engine-swapped examples sit at the top of that trend. Recent Bring a Trailer results tell the story: a comparable Vortec-swapped 1977 Scout II Traveler restomod bringing around $57,000, and a larger LS2-powered example climbing to roughly $100,000, while the broader market for clean, well-built LS and Vortec Scout IIs generally runs from about $45,000 to $85,000. The very best name-builder trucks have gone well beyond that.

As a custom, this Scout is valued for its build quality rather than stock comps, and the signs here are encouraging. It is a comprehensive, bare-metal refurbishment from a known Scout builder; the work spans the body, drivetrain, and chassis, and multiple marque enthusiasts in the auction comments have praised the build's caliber.

At $56,000 with two days left and active bidding, it is tracking right in the heart of the market, and given the depth of the work and the builder's reputation, it has room to climb. Fair value for a turnkey build of this quality realistically lands in the $60,000 to $80,000 range.

Condition and details

The build is thorough. During the 2021 to 2026 refurbishment, the body was stripped to bare metal, with the floor pans, quarter panels, left door, and front bumper replaced before a repaint in blue with black accents, and a Bestop soft top was fitted. The cabin was redone with aftermarket bucket seats and a rear bench in brown upholstery, sound deadening, new carpet, LED lighting, power windows, a Kenwood Bluetooth stereo, and Vintage Air climate control, making it genuinely usable day to day.

Mechanically, it is equally comprehensive. The 6.0-liter Vortec V8 was rebuilt by a Nashville-area machine shop with a bored block, new pistons and bearings, and a valve job, and it is backed by a 4L80E four-speed automatic with a shift kit, an NP241C dual-range transfer case, Tom Wood's driveshafts, and front and rear axles rebuilt with 3.54:1 gears. Suspension upgrades include a Rough Country lift, a reverse-shackle conversion, and new steering components, riding on 17-inch Method wheels.

Two things to note. The seller states the truck received an independent post-build inspection with any issues corrected, fresh fluids throughout, and recent refinements, presenting as turnkey. The Tennessee title reads 1974, while the truck is presented as a 1975. The seller attributes this to a late-1974 VIN that is categorized as a 1975 and reports no title or VIN discrepancies. Confirming that paperwork is a sensible step.

The offer

Interested in this 1975 International Harvester Scout II? View the listing here.

What makes the Scout II unique

The International Harvester Scout II, produced from 1971 to 1980, is one of the original sport-utility vehicles, a rugged, body-on-frame 4x4 that predates and arguably helped inspire more sophisticated SUVs like the K5 Blazer and later Broncos. International Harvester was a farm-equipment maker that ventured into the off-road market to challenge Jeep, and the Scout's simple, boxy, honest design has aged into something genuinely desirable, with values rising steadily as collectors rediscover it.

That combination of classic looks and mechanical simplicity has made the Scout II a favorite restomod platform. Owners love the vintage character but want modern reliability and performance, and a GM Vortec or LS swap delivers exactly that, transforming a slow, agricultural original into a truck that cruises comfortably at highway speeds with far better fuel economy and drivability. Done well, as this one appears to be, the result is the best of both worlds: timeless style with turnkey usability.

My take

This is a genuinely appealing build, and Scout IIs are exactly the kind of characterful, increasingly collectible classic that a quality restomod elevates rather than compromises. A bare-metal body restoration, a rebuilt Vortec V8, a stout 4L80E automatic, rebuilt axles, and a properly sorted chassis add up to a truck you could actually drive and enjoy without the headaches of a 50-year-old original, and the builder's reputation and the independent post-build inspection add real confidence.

I would place fair value in the $60,000 to $80,000 range for a turnkey build of this caliber, so the current $56,000 bid looks reasonable with room to run, especially given how strong the market is for well-built swapped Scouts. The usual custom-vehicle due diligence still applies, so review the refurbishment documentation, confirm the 1974-versus-1975 title question, and, ideally, inspect it in person or arrange a third-party inspection. Do that, and this is a standout way into one of the most charming and rapidly appreciating classic 4x4s on the market.

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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM.