1921 Model S International Truck

Model S International Truck

• International Harvester built trucks from 1914 to 1986 and in 1987 it became Navistar International Corp.

• Alongside trucks and agricultural equipment, IH produced Cars, construction equipment, diesel industrial engines, gas turbines and even household appliances.

• The IHC AutoBuggy of 1907 was IH’s first vehicle. Powered by a 2 cylinder air cooled gas engine mounted under the floor it was very similar to a horse drawn wagon without the horse.

• The IHC Auto Wagon came along in 1909 as a “light Truck” with both air or water cooled engines.

• The brand name became International in 1914 and a more conventional 4 cylinder Model F was introduced in 1915.

• soon came the Model G, Model H and Model L with a 4 ton capacity.

• 1921 changed names from letters to numbers.

• Sloped noses with the radiators mounted behind the engine for protection looked like the Renault of the era.

• Contrary to the new names, the Model S,  ¾-ton  truck with radiator in grille was introduced in 1921 and could drive at speeds of 25 to 30 mph.Astounding for the era!

• The old style trucks continued until the release of the Models 33, 43, 63 and 103 up to five tons in 1924

• 1927 introduced the Six-Speed Special version of the Model S with a smaller engine but the first dual range rear axle, Higher speeds more low end power and less gas consumption.

 

Maximum Capacity: 1,500 pounds.

Wheel Base:124 inches.

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  • Cam Hutchins

    Cam is a passionate car photographer and videographer, owner of "CarNut" who loves to capture with his cameras the beauty of all kind of cool cars. He's been helping the BC Vintage Truck Museum since 2013.

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