The International Scout was designed as an economical compact utility pickup for both rural and urban users. Although the market for four-wheel drive recreational vehicles was limited at this time, the Scout was a success and pointed the way towards today’s SUVs and cross-over vehicles.
The Scout debuted in 1961 and remained in production through 1980. The Scout 800 was built from 1965-1968 and offered many comfort and convenience upgrades over earlier models. This Scout was purchased new by a former International Harvester employee upon his retirement in 1967.
ORIGIN |
ENGINE |
HORSEPOWER |
NUMBER BUILT |
| Fort Wayne | 196 cu. in. (3.2L) OHV Inline 4 | 111 | Unknown |
Exhibited through the courtesy of National Automotive and Truck Museum, Auburn, Indiana.
DID YOU KNOW…? |
| The creation of the Scout was led by International-Harvester’s chief designer, Ted Ornas. |
ABOUT THIS SERIES
Keep on Truckin’: The American Pickup Truck was on display at the Museum from 2017-2018. This series of articles comes for the displays from that exhibition.