He said Scout enthusiasts are excited about the new Scout, yeah right. No one in their right mind is doing any heavy off-roading in an electric vehicle.
@@fastdude2002 If it came with a heavy DAYSUL up front you'd love it. The reaction to EVs by certain types is cringe and I'm not even a huge EV guy. Big "Rip all those computers out and put a Holley on her" 1987 energy.
@@anthonyrowland9072 come wheeling out west with me on the Rubicon, King of the Hammers Johnson Valley, Fordyce trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and see why we use straight axle front ends, 40 inch plus tires, and would never use an electric powered vehicle forging creeks, crawling rocks, etc. Electric is fine to commute to work in, go get the groceries, but an electric powered rolling computer is not going to survive the trail. Search up some videos of King of the Hammers and tell me your electric vehicle is going anywhere in that terrain, my Jeep has been all through that place. You mentioned carbs, actually fuel injection works great so the engine continues to run at 90 degree angles….
A Scout no Doubt! I had an 1980 Scout II and I miss that lil tank on wheels every day! That thing would go anywhere! I could tell you stories you probably wouldn't believe!
I worked at my local ih dealer, sold every scout we could get our hands on! I personally prefer the scout over the bronco. here in New England scout was a rust out champ! drive train was nearly indestructible thanks for your video I enjoyed it!
My dad was a dealer and before the Scout was released to the public, the factory gave him one for testing, told him to run it out in the desert, beat it up, take it across the nearby border to Mexico, whatever, and make his recommendations. He told the IHC rep it performed well was pretty rugged, but he would recommend a skid plate or protection underneath the steering gear box as that was vulnerable. That was 64 years ago and I was a kid, but I think at some later point the factory addressed that issue. I have a promotional photo from our local newspaper with Dad, the factory rep, and a then major TV personality, Art Linkletter, with a new Scout in the background. Kurt Glassell Yuma, Arizona
I always wanted one. Mainly because we also had a Farmall tractor but also because of the late 70s early 80s "mudslings" we had in the south. The Scouts always were prominently featured!
Although I liked the rugged simplicity of the early Scouts, the favorite I had was a 1978 Scout II Terra pickup with the optional commercial Nissan 3.0 straight 6 turbo diesel, 4-speed, 3.73 rear end. I used it like a mini tow truck, and once I was bringing a 32-ft houseboat with trailer back down the freeway and everybody slowed down to to look, as it looked like the tail wagging the dog! :)
Thank you for sharing. It is indeed returning. Dead brands do return. I know they are working out the logistics of the sales and marketing. I must admit when I think of the brand I think of farm equipment and service trucks and school buses. I guess this would expand and make the viable. There will be interest in the vehicle.
My first car was a 1975 Scout II. It had a 304 V8 with a 4 speed and was 2 wheel drive. Had I known at the time how to do it, would have converted it to 4WD as there were severe in junk yards with the drive train to do it. (1980s) My friends and I had a lot of fun in that scout and I wish I would have kept it. Rust was an issue with them but very well built otherwise.
We (Hunting buddies) had a (1967) Scout and two Broncos (1967) and a 1968/69 ?). In the 8/9 years of use the Broncos suffered many break downs but the Scout never failed. I remember the Scout would plow snow without effort and no one wanted to install a plow to the Broncos. I got around to buy my first SUV (1974 Chevy Blazer) and it sucked, big time. The idea of the new Scout (2027 ?) is nice to see and it looks fantastic. I'm now a bit too old but anxious to see a new Scout. Through the years I've leaned towards Fords but I'm not impressed with the new Bronco. ... so I guess things change but stay the same.
We had one when I was a kid. It had a granny gear and would climb like a mountain goat. I have stories.ours was all metal inside except the seats , and we would hose it out. I rolled it down a hill when I was 15. It survived, I wasn't hurt until my dad found out.
International Harvester. Next time you watch an old episode of “Friends” ….. pay attention to the brand name of the refrigerator in Monica‘s apartment!!!!! YEP!!!!
I bought a house in 2001 that had the same refrigerator. The he model was called the Feminaire, the aluminum accents were all anodized in a rose gold color. My grandparents had an early 50s model IH refrigerator with a much more rounded style, it was only replaced because of it's small size. Advertising at the time said it was femengineered!
Not against electric but Volkswagen using the name doesn’t make it an International product even if it is using nostalgia as bait. HI was different than the major car companies. Sometimes dead is bettah.
A new Scout, made by VW, and electrified doesn’t get me jumping with excitement. Can somebody tell VW it won’t work? Before VW has to close another factory, hopefully.
I recall the Scout II being the thinking man's off-roader. Basic, durable and able to get where your buddies rolled their CJ5 or first gen Bronco onto its side and tug them back upright. As for a new VW electric Scout? Hard pass. Were it stripped down, basic and (for an electric) somewhat lights, it might be worth considering as it followed the originals idea. As it looks, the last thing the world needs a pimped out pseudo Range Rover with VW's Dollar General-grade accessories.
9:23 this new Scout by VW looks like another $100K utility vehicle that will be priced out of reach for most working class buyers, just like Rivian and Cybertruck. Another rich man’s toy, and I’m getting tired of it. That’s not what the original Scout was about. I’m just glad it’s an electric vehicle to help the market and demand move along to where we need sustainable vehicles and energy to be.
Michael J. your casual narrative used to be attention grabbing but you've gone so slowly that I can't finish the video. Last few have really gone downhill
I'm fine with electric vehicles and I'd be happy to see Scout make a comeback. Like it or not, it's the way of the future. I imagine a hundred years ago there were many people reluctant to give up horse drawn carriages. In much the same way electric vehicles will be cleaner with less maintenance. The technology and infrastructure will improve and the naysayers will diminish.
I got excited about the new Scout. Then you had to tell me it was all electric, so my joy was short-lived. 😄
He said Scout enthusiasts are excited about the new Scout, yeah right. No one in their right mind is doing any heavy off-roading in an electric vehicle.
@@fastdude2002 If it came with a heavy DAYSUL up front you'd love it.
The reaction to EVs by certain types is cringe and I'm not even a huge EV guy. Big "Rip all those computers out and put a Holley on her" 1987 energy.
@@anthonyrowland9072 come wheeling out west with me on the Rubicon, King of the Hammers Johnson Valley, Fordyce trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and see why we use straight axle front ends, 40 inch plus tires, and would never use an electric powered vehicle forging creeks, crawling rocks, etc. Electric is fine to commute to work in, go get the groceries, but an electric powered rolling computer is not going to survive the trail. Search up some videos of King of the Hammers and tell me your electric vehicle is going anywhere in that terrain, my Jeep has been all through that place. You mentioned carbs, actually fuel injection works great so the engine continues to run at 90 degree angles….
same here, boat anchor
I grew up around Internationals, both pickups and Scouts. I've always liked them and still do.
I like IH. I wish they were still around. It's a no-nonsense vehicle that just worked.
I wish the new ones would stick with that motto. I think the EV only idea is a mistake, personally
Great content. I sure miss those. Always wanted one and still do!!!~
Scout with VW TDI diesel is the right combination
Love old International trucks! Had a '72 1210 pickup. 9 ft. step side. That truck was unstoppable. An absolute beast. 👍
A Scout no Doubt! I had an 1980 Scout II and I miss that lil tank on wheels every day! That thing would go anywhere! I could tell you stories you probably wouldn't believe!
The scout II was so cool looking
I worked at my local ih dealer, sold every scout we could get our hands on! I personally prefer the scout over the bronco. here in New England scout was a rust out champ! drive train was nearly indestructible thanks for your video I enjoyed it!
My dad was a dealer and before the Scout was released to the public, the factory gave him one for testing, told him to run it out in the desert, beat it up, take it across the nearby border to Mexico, whatever, and make his recommendations.
He told the IHC rep it performed well was pretty rugged, but he would recommend a skid plate or protection underneath the steering gear box as that was vulnerable. That was 64 years ago and I was a kid, but I think at some later point the factory addressed that issue.
I have a promotional photo from our local newspaper with Dad, the factory rep, and a then major TV personality, Art Linkletter, with a new Scout in the background.
Kurt Glassell
Yuma, Arizona
@7:55 that was Memphis newscaster, Joe Birch announcing the closing of the Memphis plant in 1984 after a just settled strike that started in 79.
I always wanted one. Mainly because we also had a Farmall tractor but also because of the late 70s early 80s "mudslings" we had in the south. The Scouts always were prominently featured!
Although I liked the rugged simplicity of the early Scouts, the favorite I had was a 1978 Scout II Terra pickup with the optional commercial Nissan 3.0 straight 6 turbo diesel, 4-speed, 3.73 rear end.
I used it like a mini tow truck, and once I was bringing a 32-ft houseboat with trailer back down the freeway and everybody slowed down to to look, as it looked like the tail wagging the dog! :)
Thank you for sharing. It is indeed returning. Dead brands do return. I know they are working out the logistics of the sales and marketing. I must admit when I think of the brand I think of farm equipment and service trucks and school buses. I guess this would expand and make the viable. There will be interest in the vehicle.
My opinion is that it's better to have a Scout revival by VW than no Scout revival at all, it's been too long.
My first car was a 1975 Scout II. It had a 304 V8 with a 4 speed and was 2 wheel drive. Had I known at the time how to do it, would have converted it to 4WD as there were severe in junk yards with the drive train to do it. (1980s) My friends and I had a lot of fun in that scout and I wish I would have kept it. Rust was an issue with them but very well built otherwise.
Nice 😊
Those were such a good looking truck. They should come back with the scout in gas or deisel.
I have built 2 1/25 scale 70s Scout II AMT Model kits.. a regular Scout II and a Scout SSII..
We (Hunting buddies) had a (1967) Scout and two Broncos (1967) and a 1968/69 ?). In the 8/9 years of use the Broncos suffered many break downs but the Scout never failed. I remember the Scout would plow snow without effort and no one wanted to install a plow to the Broncos. I got around to buy my first SUV (1974 Chevy Blazer) and it sucked, big time.
The idea of the new Scout (2027 ?) is nice to see and it looks fantastic. I'm now a bit too old but anxious to see a new Scout. Through the years I've leaned towards Fords but I'm not impressed with the new Bronco. ... so I guess things change but stay the same.
We had one when I was a kid. It had a granny gear and would climb like a mountain goat. I have stories.ours was all metal inside except the seats , and we would hose it out. I rolled it down a hill when I was 15. It survived, I wasn't hurt until my dad found out.
International Harvester. Next time you watch an old episode of “Friends” ….. pay attention to the brand name of the refrigerator in Monica‘s apartment!!!!! YEP!!!!
I bought a house in 2001 that had the same refrigerator. The he model was called the Feminaire, the aluminum accents were all anodized in a rose gold color. My grandparents had an early 50s model IH refrigerator with a much more rounded style, it was only replaced because of it's small size. Advertising at the time said it was femengineered!
Not Likely. No where else to find this icebox? Certainly. All this mega talent know the history as you do. Great Icebreaker!
an electric scout.somebody better start building chargers out in the middle of nowhere.or the deserts & woods will be full of dead scouts.
They should look at the sales of the Bronco. Big mistake
If it's going bring it back as electric, why bother.
Not against electric but Volkswagen using the name doesn’t make it an International product even if it is using nostalgia as bait. HI was different than the major car companies. Sometimes dead is bettah.
If it’s a VW then we don’t want it
5:21 Is that a ball hitch sticking out of the rear quarter panel? lol
Fender CB antenna mount
@@keithlowe1982 Ah yes, I remember seeing those now.
YES SCOUT .......NO ELECTRIC !
They need a new Travelall with a GVRW above 8500lbs and a 7.3L Ford or 6.6L GM gasoline V8.
Hard pass on the new, all electric Scout!!~
A new Scout, made by VW, and electrified doesn’t get me jumping with excitement. Can somebody tell VW it won’t work? Before VW has to close another factory, hopefully.
I recall the Scout II being the thinking man's off-roader. Basic, durable and able to get where your buddies rolled their CJ5 or first gen Bronco onto its side and tug them back upright.
As for a new VW electric Scout? Hard pass. Were it stripped down, basic and (for an electric) somewhat lights, it might be worth considering as it followed the originals idea. As it looks, the last thing the world needs a pimped out pseudo Range Rover with VW's Dollar General-grade accessories.
The only thing the scout couldn't beat the bronco at is sales..
Oh no! Not Volkswagen! Could
somebody tell them what happened to the Amarok?
Volkswagen? Electric? Probably a hundred grand price tag. Forget it. Buy a Bronco.
9:23 this new Scout by VW looks like another $100K utility vehicle that will be priced out of reach for most working class buyers, just like Rivian and Cybertruck. Another rich man’s toy, and I’m getting tired of it. That’s not what the original Scout was about. I’m just glad it’s an electric vehicle to help the market and demand move along to where we need sustainable vehicles and energy to be.
Too bad EVs are not selling or working.
@@TheGuyMullins give them time. They will. Auto history repeats itself. Timing is everything. . . .
Not no but hell no!! Leave the IH Scout in the past!!
Not volts Wagen
If vw was smart. They would make the new scout EV and ICE. I’ll bet the ICE outsells the EV at least 3-1.
Michael J. your casual narrative used to be attention grabbing but you've gone so slowly that I can't finish the video. Last few have really gone downhill
New Scout doomed to fail, no one wants EV's
I'm fine with electric vehicles and I'd be happy to see Scout make a comeback. Like it or not, it's the way of the future. I imagine a hundred years ago there were many people reluctant to give up horse drawn carriages. In much the same way electric vehicles will be cleaner with less maintenance. The technology and infrastructure will improve and the naysayers will diminish.
No electric scout it’s garbage bring back the internal combustion engine