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David Knight
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Some years ago U.S.Model Mint issued a nice ‘49 Willys Overland 2wd wagon from which Brooklin’s ‘52 Willys 4wd wagon was developed. These are among my favorite cars both full size and in 1:43.

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David H
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  These are great!  Don't forget the Willys Rural from Argentina!

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David Knight
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David, here’s the Rural produced in Argentina long after production ceased in the U.S. Brooke Steven’s, who designed the original Willys wagon in 1946, also designed the revised front clip on the Rural Willys which was later produced under the Ford nameplate.

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1:43 is by White Box.

 


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Harv Goranson
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Brooklin did the wagon in Israeli army markings in their ISR series.

Brookin BRK ISR 01 Willys pic1
Brookin BRK ISR 01 Willys pic2

Neo did a nice one too.

Neo NEO44644 Willys Jeep Wagon pic1
Neo NEO44644 Willys Jeep Wagon pic2
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This may be a repeat but I have always found the Willys, Kaiser, Jeep,  AMC, Renault connections in Argentina quite interesting.  In the 1970s and later they did a restyle and re-engining of the AMC Rambler American and created the "Argentine national car",  the IKA Torino.   Here are versions, the hardtop, 4 door sedan and convertible all from different years with front and rear minor restyling.  Shown with the original base car the circa 1969 Rambler American in blue.   The Torino got an interesting single overhead cam straight six in various displacement from 3.0 liter and up.

1966 81 IKA Torinos X1
1966 81 IKA Torinos X2
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1966 81 IKA Torinos X3 #1
1966 81 IKA Torinos X2 #2

 


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David H
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Thank you for your good pictures and information, John.   As I have been digging a little into Kaiser in Argentina, I found mentions of this IKA Rambler being built there later.  Your research and fine models make it click together.   Well done!    David H



   
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@d-m-holcombe Tons more info on Wikipedia.   Google IKA Renault then pick the Wikipedia link.


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