1978 Gurgel Xavante X-12
Offered by Artcurial | Paris, France | February 2025

Well I know if I’m looking for oddball Brazilian-market vehicles, my go-to is Paris. Gurgel existed between 1969 and 1996 and produced some funky off-road-esque vehicles during that time.
Xavante production started in 1973, with X-12 production continuing on into the 1980s. Early cars had Volkswagen underpinnings and fiberglass bodywork. Later cars got a tube-frame chassis. They also had a “Seletraction” system that allowed the driver to route power to either of the rear wheels individually.
Power is from a 1.6-liter flat-four. This example was imported to France in 2023 and later overhauled. Calling this “rarely seen” is an understatement, and the estimate here is $21,000-$31,000. Click here for more info.