Gurgel X-15 (1979-82) and G-15 (1980-82)
Gurgel X-15 (1979-82) and G-15 (1980-82)
Discover the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more from users like franestan613.
Built in Brazil using Volkswagen mechanicals, the X-15 and related G-15 use a Plasteel (steel reinforced fiberglass) chassis. They are 2 wheel drive, were offered in many variants and seem indestructible!
Info: http://www.banovsky.com/archive/gurgel-x15
Portuguese magazine article: http://imgur.com/a/DdCGU
History of Gurgel: http://www.autosavant.com/2009/12/29/genius-or-joker-joao-gurgel-and-the-lost-cars-of-brazil
http://jalopnik.com/gurgel-may-be-the-weirdest-car-company-ever-1441920859
Great info, lousy site (google translate)
More variants (sorry about the mobile link): https://m.facebook.com/GurgelX15/mediaset?album=pb.153587594719517.-2207520000.1433835299
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayKdJGVG_QE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUIoo3izAzU
Image credit:
http://www.portaldepiracicaba.com.br/gurgel.htm
http://www.4x4brasil.com.br/forum/jeep-willys/23164-jeep-turbo-na-lama-6.html
https://m.facebook.com/GurgelX15/mediaset?album=pb.153587594719517.-2207520000.1433835299