Unique is awesome! I have an International Scout, a 3 cylinder Jap bike, a notchback, and a Dart Sport. Almost every question that starts with "Is that a..." ends up being wrong. I like it...
Exactly. Get's people interested in the car, the hobby. Gets them talking about it. Teaches them something. And most importantly it saves a car! I will say your International Scout would not be too unique here! The local international owner is a HUGE fanatic. I think he has 5/6? All complete and full restoed with NOS parts. The guy has a solid 2 dozen Internationals last I heard. There's quite a few other guys around here with Scouts in various shape/trims/condition. Including one that has a huge (10"-12") lift on it, giant tires and with some kinda big block that makes serious power. No idea why they are so popular here. Just are.