Editing AMC Ambassador (section)

===Argentina===
[[File:AutoantiguodesfileMDP5-9jul2016.jpg|thumb|right|Fifth U.S. generation Ambassador 990 built by IKA from 1965 through 1972]]

'''Industrias Kaiser Argentina''' [[Industrias Kaiser Argentina|(IKA)]] produced the U.S. third, fourth, and fifth generation Ambassadors in [[Córdoba, Argentina]] from 1962 until 1972, and later became available by special order through 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cocheargentino.com.ar/r/rambler.htm |title=IKA - Características Classic Custom - Classic Custom De Luxe - Ambassador 440 |date=18 May 2009 |publisher=Coche Argentino |language=es |access-date=23 August 2014}}</ref> Despite being replaced by AMC in 1967, IKA continued to use the old platform until the end of production in Argentina. As with all export markets, the cars were marketed as "Rambler" even after the name change in the United States.<ref>IKA automobile brochure for 1971, URL: https://www.classiccarcatalogue.com/IKA_1971.html</ref>

Assembly of IKA Ramblers began in 1962, with the Argentinean cars being the 1961 U.S. versions, but equipped with {{convert|226|cuin|L|2|abbr=on}} [[Continental Motors Company|Continental]] I6 engines producing {{convert|119|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm, along with a steering column-mounted manual three-speed transmission. The Ambassador 440 was the top-trim IKA model available only as a four-door sedan.

The completely new generation models by AMC in the U.S. for the 1963 model year were also replicated by IKA. The Ambassador sedan came exclusively in 990 trim, and it revolutionized the Argentine automotive market by introducing innovations that included power steering, power windows, and factory-installed air conditioning.

[[File:Presidential Rambler Ambassador.jpg|thumb|right|Presidential Rambler Ambassadors, produced in 1968 by [[Industrias Kaiser Argentina|IKA]] ]]

The Ambassador line was redesigned for 1965 in the U.S., as well as for Argentina. All IKA Rambler models now featured the {{convert|230.5|cuin|L|2|abbr=on}} [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) straight-six "[[Jeep Tornado engine|Tornado Interceptor]]" engines producing {{convert|145|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 4200 rpm. They were originally developed by [[Kaiser Motors]] in the U.S. for the 1963 [[Jeep Gladiator (SJ)|Jeep Gladiator]] pickups and [[Jeep Wagoneer|Wagoneer]] vehicles. The engine was now produced in Argentina, and it increased the domestic (locally sourced) content of IKA automobiles to lower taxes (tariffs).

The new IKA Ambassador 990 sedans were further upgraded to steering column-mounted [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] four-speed manual transmissions, front disc brakes, front reclining bucket seats with center cushion and armrest, as well as luxury features that included power windows and air conditioning.<ref name=OCIKA>{{cite web|url= http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Argentina/Argentinajamc.html |title=Old Cars of Argentina - Manufactured by Industrias Kaiser Argentina S.A. (IKA) |first=John |last=MacDonald |website=oldcarandtruckpictures.com |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191212040934/http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Argentina/Argentinajamc.html | archive-date=12 December 2019 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> A road test by ''Revista Parabrisas'' magazine described the 1965 IKA Rambler Ambassador 990 as "soft, opulent, and smooth ride at all speeds... something big, luxurious and complete... the highest expression of comfort tested so far by the magazine".<ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.testdelayer.com.ar/pruebas/ika-rambler-ambassador.htm |title=IKA Rambler Ambassador 990 - 1965 - La más alta expresión del confort |magazine=Revista Parabrisas |issue=59 |date=October 1965 |language=es |access-date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

Stretch versions of the IKA Rambler Ambassador were used as official government [[limousine]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfMk3dWPtDM |archive-url= https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/LfMk3dWPtDM |archive-date=22 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Perón asume la presidencia 12 de octubre de 1973 |date= 15 October 2010 |via=youtube |access-date=23 August 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The "Presidential" models featured a longer rear door and side window, as well as broader [[Pillar (car)|C-pillar]] with padded [[vinyl roof]] cover and a small rear window.
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