International Scout

[George]

Anyone know anything about International Scouts? Just got one for free and am wondering what they're generally worth and if it's worthy of my time/money.

[Blue Heaven]

My bro in law had one years ago. He always said it was up there as far as best ever built. He didn't have a title so he drove it on some farm land out in Bullitt County. I have always heard they are damn near indestructable and that they never met terrain they didn't like.

[Blue Heaven]

Downes, frame rust will be your greatest enemy. If the body is rusted up really bad, chances are the frame is toast. Those things look awesome fixed up though. I would imagine parts would be really expensive as well. Post a pic of it.

[Matt Dillon]

As is the case with any vintage vehicle, if one has the money and wants to have it restored to keep, that's fine. Usually, if you're having such a vehicle restored hoping to resell it, and make a profit, it's not financially practical unless you have the time and expertise to do most of the work yourself.

[George]

Downes, frame rust will be your greatest enemy. If the body is rusted up really bad, chances are the frame is toast. Those things look awesome fixed up though. I would imagine parts would be really expensive as well. Post a pic of it.

This is what worries me most. There's plenty of rust on the body - not huge patches, but it's widespread. I've always wanted an old 4x4, but a Scout wouldn't have been my first choice. Still, couldn't pass up a giveaway. I'm hoping I can flip it for a buck or two toward something with a brighter future.

I'll post a pic sometime this evening.

[Uncle Dave]

This is what worries me most. There's plenty of rust on the body - not huge patches, but it's widespread. I've always wanted an old 4x4, but a Scout wouldn't have been my first choice. Still, couldn't pass up a giveaway. I'm hoping I can flip it for a buck or two toward something with a brighter future.

I'll post a pic sometime this evening.

Just give it to your wife, then sell her car .

[George]

I can't figure out how to post pics. Every time I try it either says the size is too large or the format isn't supported.

I really should know how to do this, but it isn't the first time this feature of the site has stumped me.

[DA#23]

There was a (I'm assuming) fully restored green Scout on route 93 today as I drove to Jackson, Ohio. It was scorchin' nice. Did you decide how to proceed with yours?

[George]

There was a (I'm assuming) fully restored green Scout on route 93 today as I drove to Jackson, Ohio. It was scorchin' nice. Did you decide how to proceed with yours?

I'm leaning toward selling. It would take a little bit of money to even get it to a point where I could use it to bump around in the mountains and haul my canoe/skis/bike. Even with those upgrades/fixes, I can't imagine I'd ever get a decent return on my investment. For it to have any real market value, it would need a more substantial restoration than I'm willing to attempt. That isn't to say it's in bad shape - it runs fine and actually looks pretty good, aside from some expected rust - but I'm just not looking for that kind of project.

So, I'm looking for one of two things: an opportunity to sell/trade it toward a Land Cruiser if I can find a good deal, or a solid '93-'99 Jeep Cherokee.

[Blue Heaven]

I'm leaning toward selling. It would take a little bit of money to even get it to a point where I could use it to bump around in the mountains and haul my canoe/skis/bike. Even with those upgrades/fixes, I can't imagine I'd ever get a decent return on my investment. For it to have any real market value, it would need a more substantial restoration than I'm willing to attempt. That isn't to say it's in bad shape - it runs fine and actually looks pretty good, aside from some expected rust - but I'm just not looking for that kind of project.

So, I'm looking for one of two things: an opportunity to sell/trade it toward a Land Cruiser if I can find a good deal, or a solid '93-'99 Jeep Cherokee.

That's a bummer man. I was hoping to see a pic of it all gussied up. Land Cruisers are EXPENSIVE. Even the older ones. If your choice is between that or a 20+ year old Cherokee, then by all means get the Jeep. Those 6 cylinders are tough as nails and parts aren't nearly as expensive/hard to find.

[George]

That's a bummer man. I was hoping to see a pic of it all gussied up. Land Cruisers are EXPENSIVE. Even the older ones. If your choice is between that or a 20+ year old Cherokee, then by all means get the Jeep. Those 6 cylinders are tough as nails and parts aren't nearly as expensive/hard to find.

Got the XJ today. Guy posted it last night, and a buddy and I drove to Blowing Rock this morning to get it. It's frickin' sweet, man, and the guy I bought it from had just put a brand new set of the new BFG all-terrains on it. I was gonna do that anyway, so that's what really sealed the deal.

[Blue Heaven]

Got the XJ today. Guy posted it last night, and a buddy and I drove to Blowing Rock this morning to get it. It's frickin' sweet, man, and the guy I bought it from had just put a brand new set of the new BFG all-terrains on it. I was gonna do that anyway, so that's what really sealed the deal.

Sweet! Sport model? I am guessing late 90's-early 2000's? Those things were beastly! My buddy from work bought one in the early 2000's. He is still driving it. From what I hear, they just won't die.

[George]

Sweet! Sport model? I am guessing late 90's-early 2000's? Those things were beastly! My buddy from work bought one in the early 2000's. He is still driving it. From what I hear, they just won't die.

It's a '00 Cherokee "Classic" model. Has the 4.0 inline six, fairly low miles for the age, and the body and interior are in excellent shape. After looking for one for the better part of a month, it's the only one that really checked all the boxes. I've gotta get in there and replace the valve cover gasket, and I think it needs a pinion seal, but I'm thrilled with it, regardless.