Di Tella (Argentina) - AllCarIndex

Di Tella Automotores was an Argentine automobile manufacturer that operated from 1959 to 1965. The company was established by the Siam (Sociedad Industrial Americana de Maquinas) metallurgical firm, which sought to diversify its product offerings by entering the automotive sector. The headquarters of Di Tella was located in Monte Chingolo, Buenos Aires.

In its initial phase, Di Tella formed a partnership with the British Motor Corporation (BMC) to produce vehicles based on BMC's designs. The first model introduced was the Di Tella 1500, a saloon powered by a 1.5-litre engine that produced 55 bhp. Following the success of the 1500, the company expanded its lineup to include the Argenta pickup truck and the Traveller station wagon by 1962. Additionally, an MG-inspired variant known as the Di Tella Magnetta, which developed 75 bhp, was also produced.

The production of Di Tella vehicles came to an end in 1965 when the company was acquired by Compania Industrial de Automotores SA. During its operational years, Di Tella manufactured a total of 62,049 vehicles, contributing to the automotive landscape in Argentina during the mid-20th century.