form8k-070605
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2005

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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 
Delaware
 
1-9618
 
36-3359573

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)



4201 Winfield Road, P.O. Box 1488, Warrenville, Illinois
 
60555

 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

                                                    Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 753-5000


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On July 5, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein, to announce that its operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire Workhorse Custom Chassis, a leading manufacturer of chassis for motor homes and commercial step-van vehicles.

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 
(c)
Exhibits
       
             
   
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Page
   
 
 
   
99.1
 
Press Release dated July 5, 2005
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
                    Registrant



Date: July 6, 2005
/s/Mark T. Schwetschenau
 
 
Mark T. Schwetschenau
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)