The "Jipe DKW-Vemag" off-roader was launched in 1958, with permanent 4WD system, two stroke three cylinder engine, 896cc and only 28hp. It looked very much like the German DKW Munga.
Two years later, the car was renamed to "Candango". No body modifications were made, but a new engine (980cc, 50hp) was installed. A front wheel drive version of the off-roader was soon created, called Candango-2. The 4x4 version was known as Candango-4. They were available either with soft or hardtop.
In 1963, the production of all Candango models ended - less than 8.000 were made.