Volkswagen is bringing back the Scout nameplate for a new range of electric SUVs and pickups. Here’s a restored second-generation IH Scout that showcases the inspiration behind the upcoming model. Designed for off-road adventures, it comes equipped with a powerful V-8 engine, four-wheel drive with a low range, and manual locking hubs, offering true go-anywhere capability worthy of its name. With a lift-off roof, you can go on adventures outside. The online sale will end on October 29. Volkswagen’s new Scout SUV, which has squared-off corners and looks good, is a mainstream response to Rivian’s success. Over the next few years, VW plans to invest $5 billion in Rivian as part of its plan to release its appealing pickup truck and SUV EVs with a range of up to 500 miles (with a combustion-engine range extender) under a well-known brand name. You might be interested in our minty example, though, if you want to give your squared-off Scout sport-ute a bit more of an old-fashioned look. The Mint Green paint job on this 1979 International Harvester Scout II makes it look brand new. It can be bought on Bring a Trailer, which is part of Hearst Autos and works like Invoice Pricing. Similar to the Scout Traveler, it boasts a sturdy rear axle and an abundance of boxy charm; however, instead of battery packs and electric motors, it is propelled by a 345-cubic-inch V-8 and a three-speed automatic. The International Harvester Scout was one of the first cars with four-wheel drive and a real forerunner of cars like the Toyota 4Runner. International Harvester is a tractor company that has been around for 100 years and is similar to John Deere and other companies. The first Scout 80 was meant to be a more approachable civilian version of the Willy’s Jeep. It was meant to be a combustion-powered alternative to a cowboy’s horse instead of a car. By the 1970s, the second-generation Scout II had turned into an expensive lifestyle car that loved going into the wild, and this one looked good doing it with its Rallye graphics. There are many machines like this now, but the Scout was the first. The Scout II was a tough off-road vehicle that could handle almost any problem. You might expect the handling and ride to be very farm-like from a company called International Harvester. However, the 31-inch all-terrain tires and true 4×4 capability will keep you from running into many problems off-road. Black and green stripes cover this badass’s sides, and he’s ready to make a mess. The original Scout will always be a symbol for VW, even if its attempt to rewrite its history fails. It looks so good in Rallye trim that it’s easy to see why Volkswagen wanted to bring the brand back to life. Even though the new Scout won’t come out until 2027, you can put this old Scout in your garage right now. The sale ends on October 29.
