The International Harvester Scout is a compact sport utility vehicle produced from 1961 to 1980, built by the agricultural and truck manufacturer International Harvester as a rugged, simple four wheel drive vehicle to compete with the Jeep. It is credited as one of the vehicles that established the American sport utility vehicle market later joined by the Ford Bronco and Chevrolet Blazer.
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SignificanceThe Scout was a pioneering vehicle that established the template that more sophisticated SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Chevrolet Blazer, and the later Jeep Cherokee, would follow. 2 Connections
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1. International Scout (Wikipedia)
Infobox: body_style
2-door SUV 2-door pickup truck
In Group: Off-Road And 4x4 Vehicles, Lead
The International Scout is an off-road vehicle produced by International Harvester from 1961 to 1980.
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History section
the 1961 model year Scout 80 debuted in late 1960.
Development section
during the late 1950s, International began to design a competitor for the two-door Jeep CJ 4x4
Legacy section
the Scout was the precursor of more sophisticated SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Chevrolet Blazer, and the later Jeep Cherokee.
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