If you visit Wally Linneweber, Vincennes, Ind., you might get to see his restored 1973 International Harvester Travelall. This vehicle in prime condition earned a spot in his garage.

“Open and close those doors,” Linneweber says. “Hear that sound? This was a well-made vehicle. They don’t make them like this anymore.”

Perhaps that’s why Linneweber found this IH Travelall and restored it. It’s not just for show. He’ll give you a ride in it, but only if it’s not raining or snowing. And who could blame him!

Linneweber’s business is farming — more specifically, raising hogs. But he enjoys being able to have a piece of the past in this classic vehicle.

Quick history
Several sources indicate that the International Travelall was the Chevy Suburban of its day. IH made this model from 1953 through 1975. The idea was to produce a truck that could haul people as well.

Sources indicate that there were four major designs of the Travelall. The first generation, produced from 1953 through 1957, resembled a panel truck with windows. By the time the fourth and final generation came along in 1969, it had morphed into a modern-looking vehicle capable of carrying people or whatever you needed to haul.

Each generation of Travelalls was based on the IH pickup truck of the day. The final generation, including 1973 models like Linneweber’s, were based on the look of the smaller Scout, also a popular International vehicle. The fourth generation featured three engine sizes. Linneweber’s has the largest engine available, a 392 cc, IH V8 engine.

Owners were loyal, but sales declined in the 1970s, sources note. International stopped making Travelalls and pickup trucks in 1975. It made the last International Scout in 1980.

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