Bronco heritage: Remembering the Scout

[Toccoa]

As much as Ford wants to point to the GP Jeeps as the inspiration for the Bronco, I think it’s pretty obvious that the International Harvester Scout was the true inspiration. A simple and more civilized Jeep (or ‘Jeep’ as they used to write it).

They sold 35,000 Scouts for 1961 and by the time the Bronco came on the scene, they had produced 100,000. Clearly, there was money to be made in this utility vehicle market.

So, here’s to the Scout.

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[Fordboi]

there is a house down the road from us that has one in near perfect condition... dark green, soft top and everything. looks perfect!

 

[Fordboi]

i am gonna see if i can get a picture in the next couple days.

 

[Top Mach]

I have always loved the look of the old Scouts. Not many of them out and about these days.

 

[Fordboi]

I have always loved the look of the old Scouts. Not many of them out and about these days.

lucky me there is one about 4 houses down

 

[Toccoa]

Of course, the Scout II was always my favorite.

 

[NY Bronco II]

My stepdad had a 76 or 77. Removable roof and manual transmission. Learned how to drive with that in the fields

 

[Toccoa]

My stepdad had a 76 or 77. Removable roof and manual transmission. Learned how to drive with that in the fields

That sounds like a blast!

 

[Carolina Jim]

Of course, the Scout II was always my favorite.

Not bad...but think how much sexier that could'a looked with a GREY TOP!

 

[NY Bronco II]

That sounds like a blast!

We took it 4 wheeling with my uncle and his family. My uncle had a late 70’s or early 80’s grand wagoneer. My stepdad stuffed it in the ditch twice! Within a hundred yards or so!!! Great times, memories

 

[Toccoa]

Not bad...but think how much sexier that could'a looked with a GREY TOP!

 

[Xodric]

My buddy Mattews International Scout. Was a pretty slick ride.

 

[NC_Pinz]

Scout IIs are decent. Overall I always felt they were heavy for what they were. Many more engine choices than the Bronco.

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