1979 IHC Scout II Travel Top review from North America
"True 4x4 performance and great value, buy one if you can find it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The 79 Scout II used a Prestolite distributor and I have had some trouble with this distributor.
Other than that, nothing has gone wrong with this 4X4 other than normal wear and tear.
General comments?
I am the original owner of this Scout and drove it for many years in Arizona. It always performed well in some tough situations. I have owned many 4X4 trucks and currently own a Ford Explorer as my daily driver. I believe that the later IHC Scouts are the best 4X4s ever made. Tough and reliable with a good balance between size, power, comfort and off-road performance.
I am planning to rebuild the engine, have it painted in the next year and I hope to have it around for a second 20+ years.
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| An awesome classic 4x4, one tough vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 345 V8 4B carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2000 |