Inspiration for a possible smaller Scout Terra ;-)

[Reinvent]

Have you ever wondered what an Italian pickup truck would look like? Well, here's your answer:

It's even got a sunroof:

Apparently in the 20th century, a handful of Italian motorists with quirky tastes hired coachbuilders to convert their Fiat 500s into pickup trucks. This example, first commissioned in 1973, was recently restored by French company Parfait Etat.

Check out the speedometer:

 

[cyure]

Have you ever wondered what an Italian pickup truck would look like? Well, here's your answer:

It's even got a sunroof:

Apparently in the 20th century, a handful of Italian motorists with quirky tastes hired coachbuilders to convert their Fiat 500s into pickup trucks. This example, first commissioned in 1973, was recently restored by French company Parfait Etat.

Check out the speedometer:

It’s so cute!

 

[J Alynn]

Have you ever wondered what an Italian pickup truck would look like? Well, here's your answer:

It's even got a sunroof:

Apparently in the 20th century, a handful of Italian motorists with quirky tastes hired coachbuilders to convert their Fiat 500s into pickup trucks. This example, first commissioned in 1973, was recently restored by French company Parfait Etat.

Check out the speedometer:

I like something like with which could also tie to a small urban van modeled after the original IH metro vans. Has a similar vibe

 

[Chuckles]

How about the Dacia Duster pickup? Whopping 41.3 inch bed!

https://www.motor1.com/news/772543/dacia-duster-pickup-truck-conversion/

 

[Scoutsie]

What, you don’t think the Subaru Brat is comparable? Business in the front, party in the back?

 

[mrgold35]

I had a co-worker that had a mini cooper and she had to trade it in for a larger CUV/SUV. The car was so small and she kept on getting ran off the road by large SUVs and trucks.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I actually picture a Scout “Runabout” at the original 80/800 size. I think we should call it “Scoutsie”

 

[cyure]

I actually picture a Scout “Runabout” at the original 80/800 size. I think we should call it “Scoutsie”

@Scoutsie

I love that so much!

 

[mrgold35]

I would go for a smaller diecast model of the Scout in the exact color combo+accessories as the my full size Traveler!

 

[Scoutsie]

I actually picture a Scout “Runabout” at the original 80/800 size. I think we should call it “Scoutsie”

Acceptable

 

[Jasco]

There's always the Telo truck for a more modern take. Assuming it gets to production of course. 152" - Mini Cooper sized almost exactly. 5' bed to boot.

 

[Jasco]

The Telo is not for me but it has some compelling specs for its size.

• 350 miles of range
• 800 volt battery / split 2-400 volt packs to enable faster charging at Tesla style charging stations.
• 400kW peak charging reportedely sustained for a good portion of the charing curve. (cough, cough - versus Tesla's 30 second peak charge performance)
• Reported deep charging curve - about 200kW through 70% SOC (need to confirm this)
• 5' bed with mid-gate pass through to carry 4x8 boards.
• 10" of ground clearance - dual motor
• 8,000 pound tow rating
• Option for integrated solor roof and tonneau cover for 15-40 miles of added range per day
• Option for cargo cover and third row seating (removes the gear tunnel)
• Gear tunnel
• Manual controls (buttons) - minimal vehicle screens
• 120/220 outlets and V2l
• $46,500 top end price though this will probably go higher. I'm sure add-ons will raise the price as well.

I mostly added this here so people can comment on its looks. I'm personally rooting for them to succeed though. If Scout's BEV models have similar charging capabilities I'd be over the moon!

 

[J Alynn]

There's always the Telo truck for a more modern take. Assuming it gets to production of course. 152" - Mini Cooper sized almost exactly. 5' bed to boot.

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Still love that little guy for some reason

 

[cyure]

Still love that little guy for some reason

Because it’s cute!

 

[maynard]

Still love that little guy for some reason

It’s growing on me…

 

[maynard]

Because it’s cute!

True - but I want that butterfly feeling I get when I think about or see a Scout

 

[cyure]

True - but I want that butterfly feeling I get when I think about or see a Scout

Oh I’m not saying I would buy one. It’s just cute.

 

[J Alynn]

True - but I want that butterfly feeling I get when I think about or see a Scout

Still felt it every day this past weekend. Realized it was only like 2 weeks since Charlotte but being outside with them was exciting. Same vehicles but different landscapes and they just look good with water nearby