Looking for a classic that's sure to stand out in any setting? Then you'll want to check out this 1952 International Harvest Pickup 4x4. It's got an awesome, post-apocalyptic "Beyond Thunderdome" sensibility that pairs with its unexpectedly good road manners, and with its distinctive appearance and attention-grabbing paint scheme, you won't have much concern that someone else will pull up behind the wheel of anything like it. Some of the modifications made to this '50s workhorse could use a little further attention, but a significant amount of the heavy lifting has already been done, and in the right hands, this could be a seriously compelling project that will yield a stellar result. And just look at that front end! With its bulldog-like underbite, this classic pickup appears like it's about to tear into anything foolish enough to venture in front of it.
Inside the doors is an interior that represents a nearly blank slate for your future restoration ambitions, but is also serviceable in its present state. The vinyl-covered bench seat is surprisingly comfortable, and you'll find no jutting springs to hamper your driving experience. The door panels to each side are well-fitted and harbor a pair of added speakers to bring tunes from the added Bluetooth receiver into the cabin. Just in front of the steering wheel that - like several other components - began life on a mid-'80s Dodge Dakota, a collection of accompanying gauges from the same era is in place, and while their fit could use a bit of refinement, both the speedometer and tachometer work as intended, the heater blower is functional and the windows roll up and down with no issue. The rear bed looks straight and solid, as well.
Climb inside, fire up the engine, and you'll likely be pleasantly surprised by the result. There's a 3.9-liter Magnum V6 now residing beneath the hood, and it's running nicely, fed by electronic fuel injection and pairing with a 5-speed manual transmission to make up a drivetrain that provides a good driving experience, even at freeway speeds. This singular-classic pickup is built on a 1980s Dodge Dakota 4x4 platform, and while the adaptation work could use a closer inspection, and possibly even a bit of additional work, the upgrade pays real-life dividends in the form of a more refined ride, fully functional 4-wheel drive, power steering and power brakes that position discs up front.
HIGHLIGHTS
3.9-LITER MAGNUM V6 ENGINE ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT 4-WHEEL DRIVE UPDATED CHASSIS FROM AN '80s DODGE DAKOTA 17" WRANGLER WHEELS STANDOUT RED AND YELLOW EXTERIOR BLUETOOTH RADIO TILT COLUMN SPARE DOOR AND 2 SPARE TIRES INCLUDED
So, if you're searching for a ruggedly distinctive ride that's visually off the beaten track and is fully capable of navigating the same, this 1952 International Harvester Pickup 4x4 may be just what you're looking for. Call today!
