Comments on: Obsession | International Harvester Scout

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:50:46 +0000

Someone out there owns the rights to the name “Scout”. The rights were bought at the height of the SUV craze, but nothing ever happened.

By: Al

Al — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:59:00 +0000

I’m a big fan of that car style. @William, the wagoneer is tops too! I currently have an AMC Eagle from 1987 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Eagle) and it’s slightly to the left of this aesthetic but near enough. I used to drive a Bronco II but it had some minor issues that drove me nuts. Taking corners did scare the crap out of me, I almost tipped it once going very slow on a dirt road.

By: John

John — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:08:36 +0000

I came across this cool shirt on this website. It says “Only in a Scout”. I got myself one and the quality was good. I wear it all the time. Thought I should let you know.

John.

http://www.soltshirts.com/content/p/9/pid/1776/catid/563/Only_in_a_Scout

By: Brian Miller

Brian Miller — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:03:36 +0000

Love the IH Scout. Brother had one. I drove one as a work truck when I worked at a lake – 3 on the tree – shimmied like crazy over 25 mph but it was charming as all getout.

By: IH Fan

IH Fan — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:57:31 +0000

Erine is a true legened, as of his planned retirement in Dec 2008 he held the oldest continuously operating dealer license in the state of OR. As a diehard IH fan owning Scout II’s, a Travelall, and a Travelette (the one in the back in the second to last photo), I can say I have been truly blessed to have meet him in person, listen to some of his stories, and discuss the first and last serious SUV the International Harvester Scout and Scout II.

Scout, anything less is just a car!

By: K

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:42:32 +0000

My heart usually belongs to Volkswagens, esp. type 3 squarebacks.

However, there’s something about the IH that calls my name. I don’t know if it’s the clean aesthetic, the instant trigger to living tough and naturally, or what.

That last photo is serious perfection.

By: harlo

harlo — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:51:04 +0000

This collection of Scouts is indeed impressive, but why aren’t we talking about how insanely great that old Johnson snowmobile is?

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:59:37 +0000

Great read, as always. I still live and play in a corner of the world where we can justify these toys, but the mortgage and the tie keep me in check more often than not.
My top three:
1. ’66 Ford Bronco – my first, and therefore one true love
2. a bitchin ’78 Scout II with rattlecan matte camo, lift kit, and a snorkel. Finished college, “grew up,” and bought the new truck to prove it. I hate myself sometimes.
3. Land Rover Defender 90/110 – never owned one, but on better nights I can dream…

By: Oscar

Oscar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:38:36 +0000

More car posts would be great. Talk about your love for the 94-96 Impala SS.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:16:57 +0000

The above post is fantastic, since I bought a MINT 1978 Scout Traveler from Ernie himself. Avacado green, original owner. And yes, it was an old lady. All manuals and records intact. I’ve enjoyed driving it every day, and no doubt it will become my son’s when he comes of the driving age. The Scout is like a tractor…truly “agricultural grade.” AWESOME.