IKA Estanciera

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The IKA Estanciera was the Argentine version of the Willys-Jeep Station Wagon and truck produced by Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA). It would be produced from 1957 to 1970. [1]

IKA Estanciera
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Overview
Typestation wagon, truck, panel wagon
Also called Willys-Jeep Station Wagon
Production1957-1970
Model years 1957-1970
Assembly Santa Isabel (Cordoba, Argentina)
Body and chassis
Layout Front engine / rear wheel drive , or four-wheel drive

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]

Background

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.

References

  1. ↑ xxx. "COCHE ARGENTINO - JEEP". www.cocheargentino.com.ar. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  2. ↑ "Diario Epoca – Estanciera: la abuela de las 4×4 de lujo". diarioepoca.com (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  3. ↑ "COCHE ARGENTINO - ESTANCIERA". 2019-09-07. Archived from the original on 7 September 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  4. ↑ "1954-55 Kaiser Manhattan & 1958-62 Kaiser Carabela: The Story". www.mango-madness.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
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