One-Family-Owned 1955 International R-100 Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Charles Griffin’s lifelong love affair with American cars began at sixteen when he restored a dusty blue Studebaker. The passion he had for that car followed him through the rest of his life. Over the years, the scale of his garage and projects grew in step with his love for cars. Ultimately, Charles built his own restoration paradise, complete with a paint room, body shop, show room and features that most gearheads only dream about. His sanctuary became a second home to his family and friends. The selection of fine automobiles offered here represents the passion, drive, and memories that Charles shared. Hagerty Marketplace is honored to present the Griffin Collection, offered entirely without reserve.  

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“Built to take it — wherever the job takes you.” The 1955 International R-100 Pickup was part of International Harvester’s R-Series, a line of trucks produced from 1953 to 1955. The R-Series succeeded the L-Series and introduced several mechanical and aesthetic improvements. The R-100, launched in 1954, was a light-duty model positioned below the R-110, offering a more affordable option with simplified brakes and suspension. It featured the Silver Diamond 220 inline-six engine, which was re-tuned in 1955 to produce 104 horsepower. The R-100 retained the rugged, utilitarian styling of its predecessors but incorporated a cleaner grille design and optional features like power steering and a GM-sourced Hydramatic automatic transmission. Its Comfo-Vision cab was designed for comfort, accommodating three passengers across a wide bench seat. Though overshadowed by more mainstream brands like Ford and Chevrolet, the R-100 stood out for its engineering innovations, including a fully pressurized oil system and overhead valve engine. In mid-1955, the R-Series was phased out in favor of the S-Series, marking the end of the R-100’s brief but impactful production run. And this R-100 was originally purchased by the consignor's grandfather and has been part of the family ever since. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Griffin Collection  

• Powered by the Silver Diamond 220 cu-in inline-six rated at 100 hp 

• Column shifted three-speed manual transmission  

• Painted bed with all steel construction  

• 15-inch painted steel wheels with bright hubcaps 

Features 

• Side mounted spare tire  

• Driver side rear view mirror  

• Painted bumpers  

• Color-keyed grille  

• Roll-up side windows  

• Pivoting vent windows 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all of the lots in The Griffin Collection have been stored in a climate-controlled facility for four years without operation. The Hagerty Marketplace Team has confirmed that this vehicle starts and runs, however, as a result of their extended static display, all lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Included 

• Keys 

• Copy of the original sales order 

 Ownership History 

This 1955 International R-100 Pickup is offered from The Griffin Collection of no reserve automobiles. It was purchased new by Mr. Griffin's grandfather and kept in the Griffin family since. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Cason Vogel   Phone: 904.504.7848   email: cvogel@hagerty.com