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4.8L Vortec-Powered 1978 International Harvester Scout II

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$21,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
International Harvester Scout
Generation
Scout II, Traveler and Terra (1971 to 1980)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
H0062HGD42995
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 176 comparable sales, 16% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$25,000 to $58,000
Median$39,250
Sales behind it176Likely

From 176 sales of the International Harvester Scout II, Traveler and Terra (1971 to 1980) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,000 and $58,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
5.3L Vortec-Powered 1978 International Harvester Scout II 4×4Bring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$43,500
1978 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT II CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$75,000
1978 International Harvester Scout II 304 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2025$20,500
5.3L Vortec-Powered 1978 International Harvester Scout II 4×4Bring a Trailer, July 26, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 26, 2025$107,000
1978 International Harvester Scout II 304 4×4Bring a Trailer, May 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2025$34,000
Fuel-Injected 1979 International Harvester Scout II 345 4×4Bring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$40,000
44-Years-Family-Owned 1978 International Harvester Scout II 345 4×4Bring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$59,000
Vortec-Powered 1977 International Harvester Super Scout II 4×4Bring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$63,665