This 1963 International Harvester Scout 80 Campermobile Deluxe (chassis FC61138A) is one of around 100 made and the seller believes it to be one of just three survivors. Based on a first-generation 80-series Scout, fiberglass bodywork was handled by Tennessee-based Winner Boats, and incorporates an extension aft of the rear wheels, as well as the camper shelf itself–one noteworthy feature is how the sides fold down to make tent-covered beds. This one could use some work by the looks of things, but all in all seems very decent, and the seller says it runs and drives too. Find it here on eBay in Austin, Texas for $28k OBO.

These campers were offered in Commercial, Standard and Deluxe trim. The Commercial was essentially a panel truck with no windows and nothing inside, and none were actually built. Standard trim included most of the interior amenities seen on this Deluxe, but no toilet. Despite a price of $4,000 when new (more than twice the base Scout 80 sticker), the fully-specced Deluxe version was the best seller, with approximately 95 manufactured. Fitment issues and collapsing fiberglass plagued these vehicles shortly after the first customers took delivery in January of 1963. Winner Boats is said to have redesigned the rear shell to remedy things, and this example appears to be holding up pretty well. The rear door is sagging a bit, but the rest of the body looks pretty straight, age considered. Bumpers and wheels look like factory equipment all around, and nothing seems to be missing.

The cab also looks good, with a complete and nicely preserved dash panel on display. There’s some rust visible near the floorboards, however, and we’d be interested to know what lurks below the rubberized mat. The steering wheel is the factory design, but a gauge pod has been added below the (non-original) radio.

In addition to structural and water entry issues, the interior design of these recreational vehicles was far from optimal. The small dinette is situated directly in front of the galley on display here, and the bunk beds on either side were difficult to access. The toilet swings down from the wooden cupboard on the right, allowing one to multitask if necessary.

Here’s the dinette in more detail. It seems likely that this area is convertible for sleeping with room for one or two.

Most everything looks original in comparison to period marketing literature, with expected wear visible on various surfaces. Canvas looks good as well, and so does most of the interior of the camper shell itself.

Equipment for the Deluxe included a three-burner stove, refrigerator, sink and toilet. Like most RV’s today, it sounds like the stove was a propane unit, while the fridge could be run from an electric source or propane. Interior height was measured with 74″ worth of standing room, but there’s really only one small area in front of the galley that can be occupied. Other options included the use of a 2WD chassis, a dual battery setup, propane heating, water filtration along with additional screens, sleeping arrangements and other accessories. Notably, the stove, oven, sink and fridge in this example are all reported to work.

The Scout 80 ran a 90 HP 152ci Comanche four, a powerplant that was definitely strained under the added weight of the Campermobile. Nonetheless, available options also included a hitch for towing small boats or trailers–maybe a later IH V8 swap might be ideal if the next owner intends to use it as designed. Despite its shortcomings, these are exceptionally cool vehicles and we’d be very excited to see one on the road, set up in a campsite, or even at a Cars & Coffee event.