Kaiser Carabela
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The Kaiser Carabela was the Argentine version of the Kaiser Manhattan localized for Argentine production by IKA between 1958 and 1962 at IKA's Santa Isabel factory.
TypeFull-size car
ManufacturerIndustrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA)
AlsocalledKaiser Manhattan (1951-55)
Production1958-1962
| Kaiser Carabela | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Full-size car |
| Manufacturer | Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) |
| Also called | Kaiser Manhattan (1951-55) |
| Production | 1958-1962 |
| Model years | 1958-1962 |
| Assembly | Santa Isabel, Cordoba |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4 door sedan 2 door "flower car" |
The Carabela was largely a carryover from the 1954 and 1955 Kaiser Manhattan, with nearly complete models shipped to Argentina from the Toledo, Ohio plant for reproduction. The transmission and superchargers were deleted for Argentine export, along with improved suspension and modifications for the unpaved roads of Argentina. [1] And instead of an Automatic transmission found in the 1955 Kaiser Manhattan, a domestic 3 speed transmission was used instead.[1]
Approximately 10,225 Carabelas were produced, which 57 were used as taxis.[2]
