Story of a Scout

Love of the Scout began with classic films like Empire Records, Desperado, and Deliverance. A glimpse of one here or there. It was a dream to own one, but options in Australia were scarce. Then, in 1998, fate intervened: I found a neglected Scout 80 in a backyard, ready to be rescued.

We all have ideas, things that interest us, a passion, creativity. Dads especially and a lot of us don’t take action. I think its why I’ve held onto the Scout since my 20’s. Its rebuild a journey with my Grandfather & Father. That was over 20yrs ago and when we started a family I parked the Scout and opted for something safer and more practical.

Now a father of three, I’ve realised you have to take action, make your dreams a reality so your kids see you accomplish things. For me its been riding motorbikes in unusual places in Australia and around the world. I almost parted with the Scout, then realised this project is a chance to make memories with my kids.

It all began catching a glimpse of a Scout in movies like Empire Records, Desperado & Deliverence. I was hooked. Maybe I could find one in Australia. No online options just a local trading paper. Nothing…just a dream. Then I find out they were in imported in small numbers. I got lucky and found one in a backyard to be saved and the journey began. It was 1998.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Undertaking an idea like this is not easy. Love of the Scout Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.