In case you haven’t heard, the Volkswagen Group has introduced the formation of an all-new lineup of electrical SUVs and pickup vehicles to be marketed below the Scout model.
The brand new vehicles are due within the U.S. for the 2026 mannequin yr, and can doubtless be retailed by way of a direct factory-to-consumer gross sales mannequin, and never although current vendor networks.
However what concerning the Scout model? When you’re sufficiently old, and your reminiscence is sharp sufficient, chances are you’ll recall that Worldwide Harvester bought a spunky off-road car dubbed Scout between 1961 and 1980. Film buffs might recall that an Worldwide Scout was pushed by Burt Reynolds within the characteristic movie Deliverance.
The Scout was obtainable solely as a two-door mannequin, however an identical 4-door mannequin, Travelall, was additionally constructed by Worldwide between 1953 and 1975. Assume Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and also you’ll perceive the connection between the Scout and Travelall.
Enjoyable reality: Swiss luxurious coachbuilder Monteverdi construct a dear SUV dubbed Safari, which was based mostly on the Scout. You’ll be able to learn concerning the Monteverdi Safari right here. For these , we have now assembled a quantity Scout and Travelall adverts in your consideration. Tell us what you suppose.
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1964 Scout
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1964 Travelall
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1966 Scout
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1969 Scout
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1969 Scout
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1977 Scout
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1978 Scout II
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1980 Scout
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