1977 International Scout II 4x4, V8 driver with A/C priced well under recent sales

Why we picked it

This 1977 Scout II is a local trade-in at B&B Auto Sales in Brookings, South Dakota, marked down from $15,000 to $12,550. The dealer lists a 345 V8, automatic, 4x4, factory air, power steering and power brakes, and says it was recently tuned with new plugs and wires and drove well on a 20-mile test. The body has faded paint, patina and some earlier bodywork, which the dealer calls pretty solid for a Scout. The fuel gauge does not work and the driver seat has been recovered in a non-matching material.

Comparable driver-grade Scout IIs have been selling between about $15,000 and $23,500 this summer, so there is room here to fix the small items and still be under market. It has been listed since May, which suggests some negotiating room, but it also means it is worth asking why it has not sold. It is sold as-is with a 3-day return option (less a $1,000 restocking fee and shipping).

The value check

The seller is asking $11,950. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $15,250–$23,500, so the middle of the market is about $19,375. That put this car 38% under.

Driver-grade Scout IIs with patina or older modifications sold on Bring a Trailer for $15,250 to $23,500 between August and September 2026. At $12,550 this one is about 35% under that midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1979 Scout II Traveler, BaT, $15,250 (Sep 2026)
• 1977 Scout II modified, BaT, $23,250 (Aug 2026)
• 1978 Scout II, BaT, $21,500 (Sep 2026)
• 1973 Scout II, BaT, $23,500 (Sep 2026)

What to check

• Scout II rust: check rocker panels, floors, rear quarters behind the wheels, tailgate and the bottom of the A-pillars; earlier bodywork may hide filler
• Mileage is unclear (dealer page says 100,000, classic.com copy says 25,115); treat it as unknown
• Confirm the engine really is the 345 and check for leaks at the rear main and the Dana 20 transfer case
• Fuel gauge is not working; check the sending unit and tank for rust
• Ask the dealer for title status and VIN photos before travelling

Making it drive like new

A Scout II with a solid body and a 345 is a good base for a mild restomod: an EFI conversion on the 345 (or a later crate swap), front disc brake upgrade if not already fitted, a modern 4-speed automatic, and a quality suspension refresh with new springs and shocks. Wiring and gauges deserve a full refresh given the dead fuel gauge.