The Scout (by International Harvester) was introduced in 1960 and enjoyed a 20-year run. Designed to compete initially with the Jeep, the Scout was one of the first vehicles of its type to target the post-war 4X4 market. Both Ford and Chevy would soon jump on board. This 1966 Scout runs well but needs loads of bodywork. It comes with the removable Sport Top which the seller suggests is rare. Located in Santa Ana, California, this old-school SUV awaits the love of a new owner. With an unmet reserve, the current bid here on eBay is $1,875.

Remember when International Harvester built and sold more than farm equipment? More than a half million copies of the Scout and Scout II would emerge from IH’s manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company used to promote the Scout as “anything less is just a car” and that likely helped draw buyers from the more pedestrian Willys Jeep. First-generation Scouts were dubbed as “80s” and the second-generation models were 800s (we’re not sure why). 1960s Scouts were powered by a 152 cubic inch Commanche” inline-4 that produced 93 hp. A V8 would arrive a year after this edition was assembled.

The Sport Top option arrived in 1966 which included a fiberglass top and an upgraded level of interior trim. The spare tire was moved out back like a Continental kit. This Scout looks as though it sat outdoors a lot and its blue paint may be a respray with the original color being white (just a guess). The interior needs some attention, but you could drive the vehicle as-is since the seller has installed a bunch of new parts.

The new stuff includes the wiring harness, brakes, a tune-up, and a newer starter, alternator, and distributor. You’ll need to replace the windshield (it’s cracked) and the doors are sagging, an indication that the hinge pins are worn out. Also, the plastic top needs refurbishing (per the seller) but we don’t know what that might entail. The seller bought another Scout (and we assume a nicer one), thus the reason for selling this project SUV.