A Rusted 1976 Scout II V8 Just Sold for $10 on Bring a Trailer

A 1976 International Harvester Scout II with a rusted-out body and its original 345-cubic-inch V8 sold for just $10 on Bring a Trailer. The package included a refinished 1980 Scout frame, new Rough Country leaf springs, and the donor vehicle’s original drivetrain—345-cubic-inch V8 and four-speed manual transmission—though the engine has never been started and likely doesn’t run. The Scout II was listed with no reserve in Casco, Michigan, and attracted minimal interest, ultimately fetching a price barely enough to cover a McDonald’s meal. Photos show extensive rust damage throughout the body and cabin, with metal components including pedals and shifters corroded beyond repair. The seller did not disclose their reasons for the sale, but the vehicle’s condition suggests a full restoration would require a new body and extensive work. Bring a Trailer’s records indicate this is the lowest-priced Scout auction on the platform, undercutting the previous low of $3,600 for a 1975 Scout II sold in 2017.