Lot #

5504

Location

RUCKERSVILLE, VA 22968

Seller

Private

MTU

345 V8

4 speed Manual

Lexington Blue

Black

J0092JGD19163

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1979 International Scout Terra – Rare, Collectible, Beautifully Restored

This 1979 International Scout Terra is a rare find and a true piece of International Harvester history. With its longer wheelbase, removable fiberglass Terra top, and classic IH styling, the Terra is already hard to come by—and this one has been carefully restored and tastefully upgraded while keeping originality intact.

History & Provenance

Originally purchased new in 1978 (’79 model year) and stayed with the same family until 1996.
Rediscovered and brought back by the original owner’s son in 2008.
I purchased it in 2022, after it had already undergone extensive restoration in 2013.
Always stored with care and used only for street driving since.

Restoration & Condition

Professionally repainted in its factory-correct IH Lexington Blue, stripped to bare metal before paint.
Body, frame, doors, hood, and tailgate are original sheet metal—straight, solid, and rust-free.
Fiberglass Terra top bed-lined white; bed and interior lined in Lexington Blue–tinted bed liner for durability.
Interior includes upgraded sound deadening, custom-covered steel door panels, and modern Alpine Bluetooth stereo (vintage 1979 Sanyo unit included as a collectible).
Overall, this Scout is both collector-quality and ready to enjoy as a reliable driver.

Powertrain

Stock drivetrain: 345 V8 engine, Borg-Warner T19 wide-ratio 4-speed manual, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 44 axles.
Original 345 was replaced with a healthy 345 (all seals replaced, remanufactured oil pump, cleaned and repainted).
Champion 3-row aluminum radiator with stock fitment.
Lokar throttle linkage (bolt-in, reversible).
Hi-torque starter and RPT mounts for reliability.
Dual exhaust with Walker Sound FX mufflers (stock manifolds).
Mileage unknown due to speedometer replacement, but only a few thousand since restoration.

Upgrades & Drivability Improvements

Bolt-on Sniper 2 throttle body injection with electric fuel pump for modern starting and drivability.
Professional axle mods by Scout Co to correct the factory caster issue—improves highway tracking and steering return-to-center.
4″ Rough Country lift kit with 5″ shackles (all bolt-in, easily reversible).
BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO 33×10.5 tires (<3,500 miles) on restored IH 15×8 white spoke wheels; matching spare included.
Straight steer brace for added handling confidence.
Borgeson joint upgrade for power steering reliability.

Interior & Comfort

Chrysler PT Cruiser cloth bucket seats mounted to factory pedestals (original buckets can be reinstalled if desired).
Functional seat belts in original mounting points.
Alpine UTE-73BT stereo with Polk speakers in factory top locations.
70s-style aftermarket roll bar (bedlined black) with top light mounts.

Additional Details

Scout SSII–style black grille with bug screen.
New polypropylene factory-style 19-gallon fuel tank.
All upgrades are bolt-in, preserving the originality and collector value—this Terra can easily be returned to mostly stock if desired.

Why This Scout Terra?

Rare Model: Terras had an 18-inch longer wheelbase than Scout IIs, making them unique and harder to find.
Collector-Grade Condition: Original sheet metal, correct paint, and careful restoration.
Usable Classic: Modern drivability upgrades (Sniper EFI, steering mods, Bluetooth stereo) make it enjoyable and safe for regular use.
Investment-Grade: Scouts have been rapidly climbing in value—Terras especially, thanks to their scarcity.

If you’re looking for a Scout that combines collectibility, originality, and drivability, this Terra is the one. Very few of these trucks exist in this condition today.