A vehicle to go head-to-head with the "Civilian" version of the Jeep
A simple yet stylish body
The original idea was to construct the body of the Scout from a tough, durable plastic material that Goodyear Rubber Company had developed however after the costs were calculated, it was decided to do it in traditional sheet metal.
The Scout was updated
Launched for introduction to the 1972 model year, a new "Scout II" was introduced. Completely redesigned, it came with a lot more creature comforts and gave new life to the brand. Extended wheelbase versions (Scout Traveler and Scout Terra) came in 1976 to broaden out the product line, and the next model year the "SS II" (Super Scout) was released, a "Baja-Tough" version for serious off-road activity.
On October 21, 1980, Production of the Scout II ended, which culminated in some 73 years of light-truck manufacturing and an end to an era for a sporty little utility vehicle that was unique and different. Over a half-million were produced, and it all started with a sketch on Ted Ornas' kitchen table.
