The Black One ’72 w/ winch

Okay, so I got in touch with a guy named Marlin. He bought this 1972 IH Scout II for $16K in 2022. This guys is super nice! He is 89 years old and looks like he is in his 70’s. His wife had a stroke, and he took care of her until she passed this year. He is moving to Florida to and doesn’t have the stomach to take care of this rebuild.

I will be honest. I was a little hesitant at $22.5 in the shape that it is in, but I wanted to drive this one for my first drive and see how it feels. I got there, and guess what? The dang thing didn’t start. He told me he would put a charger on it but I am unsure I want to drive it.

Updates – Marlin got this one in 2022, took time, and spent money on this old girl. He rebuilt the steering box, got the brake lights working, and did some other work. The last thing he told me he did was redo the brakes. His mechanic added disc brakes with power.

I walked around the vehicle and noticed a “little” dent in the bumper on the right side. Well, that led to me conversing with Marlin about what happened… well, that question was good. It turns out the brake line that was installed. It bled out. I didn’t take a picture of the drive, but let’s say that it was very steep with hardwoods on all sides. He went to take it for a drive and it rolled off the drive and down the hill. Between two trees, with him in it!!

Needless to say, I was a little happy that the battery was not charged. I won’t be driving this one any time soon.

Okay, I went back to see my new friend Marlin today. He had it running, and I got to test drive it with my fingers crossed!! It cranked right up, and although some sputtering, it sounded really good. See the video below. I made an offer on this one. We will see if he takes it.

Model: 1972 Scout II 4×4
Trim: Scout II
Engine: 8-cylinder gasoline engine
Production Number: 505710
VIN: A83880G505710
Factory: Fort Wayne, IndianaCountry: USA

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