The company was founded by João do Amaral Gurgel in 1969.

Gurgel logo.
Gurgel logo.
1981 Gurgel Itaipu E800. (source: John Lloyd)
1981 Gurgel Itaipu E800. (source: John Lloyd)
Gurgel G-15-L. (source: John Lloyd)
Gurgel G-15-L. (source: John Lloyd)
Gurgel X-12. (source: John Lloyd)
Gurgel X-12. (source: John Lloyd)
1974 Gurgel X-Avante. (source: Alden)
1974 Gurgel X-Avante. (source: Alden)
1981 Gurgel G-800-CD. (source: John Lloyd)
1981 Gurgel G-800-CD. (source: John Lloyd)
Gurgel Junior II. (source: Alden)
Gurgel Junior II. (source: Alden)