IKA Estanciera | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Industrias Kaiser Argentina |
Also called | Willys Jeep Station Wagon |
Production | 1957–1970 |
Assembly | Argentina: Santa Isabel |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | Front engine / rear wheel drive , or four-wheel drive |
The IKA Estanciera was the Argentine version of the Willys-Jeep Station Wagon and truck produced by Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) from 1957 to 1970. [1]
Due to its design, like the American ancestor, it is often seen as a precursor to modern day SUVs and 4x4s. With the Jeep CJ as well being a precursor in the country. [2] [3]
After the founding of IKA in 1956, the newly founded subsidiary would produce multiple variations of the Kaiser-Jeep. In 1957, the lineup was expanded to build a localized version of the Willys-Jeep Station Wagon, the Estanciera, (station wagon), the Baqueano (pickup truck) and the Utilitario (panel wagon). Using U.S. production equipment transferred over to Argentina. [4]
Around 1966, a facelift was applied to the model series, with an appearance similar to the same model being produced in Brazil. Production ended in 1970 following the purchase of Kaiser-Jeep from American Motors Company.