Special Edition Recreations

[MidasBajaJP]

Is there any discussion about low volume special editions in early production? Have my reservation and would love to match my 79 Midas Baja. What I always loved about International was their special packages. I think a lot of us old time Scout guys would love love to have new school and old school in the garage.

 

[R1TVT]

The issue with special packages and lower volumes is tooling and expense to dedicate to a production line that could be pumping out higher volume / higher margin vehicles, so I would expect to see custom versions in the future (after Scout proves itself, and its investment into its initial run of trucks and SUV's). Certainly the platforms should evolve over time and hopefully allow for different versions that could allow for special editions. I would guess that since Scout sputtered out, there will be intense focus on sales and P&L for the immediate future, and that is something we should all get behind, since it could lead to more models.

 

[MidasBajaJP]

I would agree to a certain extent and I am behind it with or without these editions because we can customize them ourselves. However, the International version of special editions is not what we think of today. They simply did paint, interior and maybe a few accessories that were only available in that edition. To me, the production cost is low, the accessories are basic and the costs can be made up easily by the cost of the option package and then selling the pieces in a catalog just like IH did.

 

[J Alynn]

I would agree to a certain extent and I am behind it with or without these editions because we can customize them ourselves. However, the International version of special editions is not what we think of today. They simply did paint, interior and maybe a few accessories that were only available in that edition. To me, the production cost is low, the accessories are basic and the costs can be made up easily by the cost of the option package and then selling the pieces in a catalog just like IH did.

I agree but for first year start up adding options that require pulling vehicle from the line complicates SM procedures. I’m with @R1TVT that I can see I. Future but not first couple of years. It took Broncos almost 4 years to creat a special edition

 

[MidasBajaJP]

All good points. Maybe they could do some type of partnership with SSS, Anything Scout, or one of the great shops in the community and do a deal like they did with Midas or CVI...... Graphics package and a few accessories and done. I get that current enthusiasts are only a small fraction of their market but those types of things set it apart from everyday ev which is just not an exciting market.

 

[J Alynn]

All good points. Maybe they could do some type of partnership with SSS, Anything Scout, or one of the great shops in the community and do a deal like they did with Midas or CVI...... Graphics package and a few accessories and done. I get that current enthusiasts are only a small fraction of their market but those types of things set it apart from everyday ev which is just not an exciting market.

Completely agree and like the thinking on sourcing it out to a handful of Scout and 4wd companies