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A note from the author: It's a well-known phenomenon that when you produce an historical account of an automobile not well represented in other books, it will unlock floodgates to new information. That certainly proved true when International Scout Encyclopedia was published in 2016. The authors were positively drenched with new information on every level of the International Scout continuum.…
The following is an excerpt from the book, International Scout Encyclopedia, by Jim Allen and John Glancy.
Veteran journalist and four-wheel drive historian Jim Allen and recognized collector and Scout expert John Glancy built the most in-depth book about Scout trucks on the market. This excerpt discusses the special edition, 1976 Patriot, and Sno-Star Scouts inspired by the U.S. Olympic Ski…
If you have seen or heard about the hot new movie, “Ford vs. Ferrari,” (and who hasn’t?), this excerpt from our book, Holman-Moody by Tom Cotter and Al Pearce, shines a light on Ford’s factory effort, including the story (neglected in the movie) of how a legendary race team from North Carolina fielded GT40s at Le Mans. The book also discloses details about the GT40s that survived from Le Mans and…
Derek Daly is one of today's most dynamic and authentic international speakers, using the teaching power of a unique sports platform. His high-impact keynote speeches have influenced, inspired, and empowered multiple global organization. His professional racing career spanned seventeen years, he was a motorsports color analyst for ESPN for ten years, and his experiences are nothing short of…
Kenneth Updike dives into the third-generation Magnum MX tractors in this excerpt from Red Tractors 1958–2018:
Case IH introduced the third-generation Magnum tractor in 2006: the MX215, MX245, MX275, and MX305. All engines were rated at 2,000 rpm and fully electronic-governing with 24 valves (two intake, two exhaust per cylinder) on all models. A common-rail fuel-injection system provided…
When International began seriously pursuing the idea for a compact 4x4 in 1958, their engineering department was finishing up another new and unique product, the AM-80 Metro-Mite panel van. International was already known for panel vans, the legendary Metro in particular and the more recent Metro-Lite. While the Metro-Mite took it's place as the smallest van in the lineup, the soon-to-be Scout…
In this original article, Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska author Lee Klancher diverges from his descriptions of the stunning, sweeping, and utterly spiritual landscape of the Alaskan wilderness, to provide a much needed PSA for all you adventurers soon to embark on the journey of your lifetime. The topic: Bears. More specifically: How to not get eaten by one.
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In this original article, International Scout Encyclopedia author Jim Allen identifies the top-ten most influential models throughout the history of the IH Scout line. Follow along with Allen as he describes just why this stellar lineup of top-ten models make the cut. Catch Jim Allen at this year's Red Power Round Up in Bloomsburg, PA, where the Scout will take center stage as this year's…
In this original article by long-time author Kenneth Updike, the rare "Brass Tacks" demonstrator tractors are brought to light in full detail. Decal details, historical archive photos, and toy-tractor replicas illustrate this in-depth coverage of IH's lesser-known 1959–1961 demonstrator line. Find more in-depth IH history by Kenneth Updike in his latest co-authored book, Farmall Cub…
The following is an excerpt from the book, IMSA: 1969-1989, by Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf.After its first season of GT racing in 1971, IMSA secured the Camel brand of cigarettes as the title sponsor for its premier season for 1972 and beyond, the catalyst for propelling IMSA to global recognition. A newcomer to the series was Phil Currin, who competed successfully against more powerful cars…