Yup, and wasn’t the brand bought by VW? Mine was made by International Harvester. So not really that closely related, except maybe for body shape.

Actually, Scout vehicles do exist. I have one. It was made in 1967.

I don’t understand the copper reference.

An example of great parenting. Kid asks question, answer question honestly and briefly. No need for a lecture.

I painted the radio antenna on my Subaru florescent orange for that very reason. I probably should have used plastic flowers instead.