Trekka

The Trekka resembled an under-nourished Land Rover, and it's creation was an unlikely blend of Kiwi can-do, with mechanicals from then-communist Czechoslovakia.

A Wanaka owner taking Trekka's off-road ability seriously. Photo: Roger Taylor

The Trekka was pitched a farmers as a cheaper alternative to the Land Rover. Photo: trekka.co.nz

A Government-negotiated export deal to Australia resulted in fewer than 60 sales. Photo: trekka .co.nz

The Trekka's launch on December 2, 1966 at Motor Holdings Otahuhu Factory. Photo : Josef Kaplan

Publicity material included Auckland locations such as the City Works Depot. Photo: trekka.co.nz

One of 5 Trekkas flown by the RNZAF to a civilian hospital during the Vietnam War. Photo: Dennis Montgomery

New Zealand's exhibit at the 2003 Venice art biennale was Michael Stevenon's "this is the Trekka". Photo: Creative NZ

New Zealand's first lifestyle vehicle - a publicity shot at Muriwai Beach. Photo: trekka.co.nz

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