1980 International Harvester Scout II Traveltop Midas Edition
Description
This 1980 International Harvester Scout II Traveltop Midas Edition is a rare final-year example that combines classic off-road capability with unique period luxury. Finished in green with gray and orange side graphics and a white removable Traveltop hardtop, it features roof clearance lights, a roof rack, orange-tinted fog lights, chrome bumpers, a roll bar, receiver hitch, black wheel arch flares, and 15-inch white eight-spoke wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler tires. Power comes from the factory 3.2L turbodiesel inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and part-time four-wheel drive, offering strong torque and dependable utility for both highway cruising and trail use. Inside, the green plaid cloth Midas-conversion interior includes swiveling front captain’s chairs, rear bucket seats, matching trim and carpeting, air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo, a Digitar digital clock, and auxiliary gauges. A rare and highly distinctive driver-quality vintage 4×4, this Scout II stands out for its unusual factory-based Midas conversion, turbodiesel power, and unmistakable final-era International Harvester character.
Description
This 1980 International Harvester Scout II Traveltop Midas Edition is a rare final-year example that combines classic off-road capability with unique period luxury. Finished in green with gray and orange side graphics and a white removable Traveltop hardtop, it features roof clearance lights, a roof rack, orange-tinted fog lights, chrome bumpers, a roll bar, receiver hitch, black wheel arch flares, and 15-inch white eight-spoke wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler tires. Power comes from the factory 3.2L turbodiesel inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and part-time four-wheel drive, offering strong torque and dependable utility for both highway cruising and trail use. Inside, the green plaid cloth Midas-conversion interior includes swiveling front captain’s chairs, rear bucket seats, matching trim and carpeting, air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo, a Digitar digital clock, and auxiliary gauges. A rare and highly distinctive driver-quality vintage 4×4, this Scout II stands out for its unusual factory-based Midas conversion, turbodiesel power, and unmistakable final-era International Harvester character.