IKA Estanciera

The IKA Estanciera was the Argentine version of the Willys-Jeep Station Wagon and truck produced by Industrias Kaiser Argentina from 1957 to 1970.
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.

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,, the Baqueano and the Utilitario. Using U.S. production equipment transferred over to Argentina.
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.