Wheels Wednesday: The International Harvester Scout

When it comes to off-road vehicles, nothing beats the International Harvester Scout. It is a stylish yet practical machine that has been around for decades and continues to both inspire and enhance the world of off-road vehicles. It was made to compete with the Jeep and originally featured a fold-down windshield. They are manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The origin of the International Harvester Scouts dates back all the way to 1907 when International Harvester began manufacturing giant trucks and pickups. They wanted to have a people-moving vehicle that would also be two-door to compete with Jeep. This is why in late 1960, International Harvester launched the first Scout 80.

Since then, the Scout has become a great alternative to Jeep with its sleek, somewhat-unchanged design and its signature removable hard-top roof.

The Scouts are used for racing and won first place in the Baja 1000 in 1977. The powerful engines in these "bulky" cars are what give them their power. Throughout the years, International Harvester has been a name synonymous with both power and style, and the Scout embodies both of these beautifully.

Today the Scout is a favorite among collectors. Many people choose to restore these giant beauties, and their quality of sheer design continues to be noted among those in the automobile industry.

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