1974 International Harvester 100 Series Pickup 4×4

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

During the late 1960s and early 1970, there was fierce competition between the big three to be king of the truck market, but there was another brand - International Harvester. They built sturdy over-the-road trucks used in some of the harshest conditions and instilled this ruggedness into their light-duty pickup trucks, with four-wheel drive being a common option. Not one to forget operator comfort, International bestowed their trucks with well-appointed interiors, with numerous creature comfort options from AM/FM radios, automatic transmissions, air conditioning, and cosmetic choices of three different exterior color accents and four distinctive style interiors. These features made them beloved working vehicles, and they were perfectly crafted for campers, even creating the ‘Camper Special.’ A rare sight on the roads today, these trucks serve as a wonderful insight into what trucks were before they were filled with amenities only the finest luxury cars could dream of. 

Highlights

• Equipped with a 345 cu-in International Harvester V8

• Power is directed to all four wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission with a selectable range transfer case with high and low-range four-wheel drive capabilities 

• Independent coil spring front suspension with big leaf rear springs with staggered rear shocks mounted to a rugged U-channel frame

• The widest front wheel track of any truck contemporary truck at 67-inches allows for a tight 42-foot turning radius

• Finished in dark green with a robust black vinyl interior

• Manual windows with opening vent windows 

• Please note that while the odometer displays 21,599 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Full-length eight-foot bed

• Tilt steering column

• Radio

• Heater

• Manual locking front hubs

• Power front disc brakes

• Electronic ignition

• One-hand, swing down tailgate

• Rear step bumper

Known Flaws

• Minor rust spots notes

• The radio and heater are currently inoperable

Included

• Service documentation

Ownership History

The current owners of this 1974 International Pickup have said they purchased this truck from Steve Palmer of Steppenwolf in 2013 and have used it on their ranch since. It is believed to have previously been used by a rural forest service or fire station in northern California.