When a fisherman wants to test his skills against the wily trout, he can find few places on earth that compare to the streams and rivers of New Zealand. Here the waters run cool and clear and the unspoiled wilderness is an ideal habitat for this magnificent fish. Based in Queenstown, "Mataura Brown Trout" transports the fisherman to the best spots to find trout. And the company vehicle is a 1961 International Scout with a canoe on the roof and handsome artwork on the doors.

The International Scout 80 was the vehicle of choice for many outdoorsman who needed a rugged, dependable off-road vehicle that could negotiate the roughest terrain. Indeed, International Harvester had built an enviable reputation for quality trucks, so no one was surprised when the Scout became a highly popular 4X4. The early Scouts came with a spirited 4-cylinder, 152-cubic-inch engine that delivered 95 horsepower @ 4000 rpms. With a 100-inch wheelbase and a width of 68.8 inches, the Scout was reasonably comfortable. The two-tone paint finish made the Scout all the more distinctive.

Now, the original 1961 Scout 80 is brought to life in an authentic die-cast replica decorated with "Mataura Brown Trout" graphics and crafted with a canoe on the roof. Crafted to capture the character of the original International Scout 80, this precision-engineered die-cast model is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.

(1999)

Scale: 1:43