NEW VINTAGE

are all New Legend Workman Series parts, made specifically for the Scout 800. The little things matter as well, which is why this vehicle has a custom 3-inch, mandrel-bent stainless exhaust from Jones, OEM Jeep Rubicon E-lockers, diff breathers and an ARB single air compressor.

The interior looks and feels generally like a classic Scout 800. There are a few things that stand out from the original though. The first is the Duluth Pack rugged waxed canvas upholstery throughout. The second thing you’ll notice is the twin sticks from the Atlas transfer case sticking through the floor. Other fine touches are the Tuffy center console and Focal speakers throughout, featuring a 10-inch flush-mounted sub in the rear of the vehicle.

While this Scout 800 is a thing of beauty, function is key. The owner has a family of five, so a custom jump seat in the rear of the Scout was installed for one of the kids. The custom soft-top fits perfectly on the custom roll cage, which was built to original hardtop OD specs. The soft-top features roll-up side and back windows for that open air off-road motoring experience. The soft top on this build is also a prototype, and will be replaced soon with a new production top that New Legend plans to offer all its customers.

Not everyone is a fan of snorkels, especially as they can break up the clean classic lines on the Scout. A lot of work and attention went into the custom integrated snorkel on this build, and it’s gorgeous—if you’re into snorkels. If not, New Legend built the system to be modular, requiring only a new replacement fender, which is quick and easy to replace.

New Legend 4x4 isn’t stopping at reimagining Scout II and Scout 800s. The company also plans to modernize other classic 4x4 legends as well. In the next year you can expect to see Grand Wagoneers and Range Rover Classics com e out of the company. You can also expect to see more interesting motor choices, and a continued relationship with Cummins.