1915 International Model F Depot Hack

The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction|27 April 2019, 10:00 CDT|The Tupelo Automobile Museum

1915 International Model F Depot Hack
Chassis no. 5069R

201ci L-Head Inline 4-Cyliner Engine
Single Carburetor
20hp
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Solid Axles with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs Suspension
Rear Drum Brakes

*Spectacularly well preserved
*Useful Depot Hack body
*An American staple

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

International trucks were produced by the commercial vehicles division of International Harvester, a company created in 1902 by the merger of a group of agricultural equipment manufacturers. International Harvester is best known for its immensely successful 'Farmall' tractors, production of which commenced in 1924, though before then the company had diversified into the production of light commercial vehicles and trucks.

The first of these was the high-wheeled, pickup-like Model A Auto Wagon of 1907, which was powered by an air-cooled 'flat twin' engine of 15hp. Production grew exponentially, rising from 73 units in 1907 to a staggering 2,465 by 1909. In 1916 an International became the first truck to scale the formidable Pikes Peak in Colorado.

Demand for motorized trucks rapidly increased, accelerating all the more so after the USA entered WWI in 1918. International built almost 57,000 trucks at its Akron, Ohio plant between 1915 and 1925.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

A rugged truck from the beginning of the 20th Century, this International Harvester Model F sports a depot hack style body work perfect for hauling a cadre of persons. Little is known of the vehicles history as no further documentation can be found within the file. However, photos of the vehicle exist most likely from the time Mr. Spain came to own the vehicle in 1991.

A fantastically conserved piece, the truck appears to be largely original and has furthermore, never been restored. As such, it stands as likely one of a few untouched examples left and is subsequently a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to enter a concours within a preservation class.

These trucks are one of the earliest of utility vehicles and make for excellent additions to any early motorcar collection.

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