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. 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, (station wagon), the Baqueano (pickup truck) and the Utilitario (panel wagon). 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.