Grumett SL 1825

The Grumett SL 1825 was an automobile manufactured in Uruguay by Espósito S.A. in Montevideo. The bodies were produced by Super S.A. in Nueva Helvecia. The project was commissioned by businessman and designer Horacio Torrendell.

Overview

All Grumett vehicles featured a tubular chassis fitted with a body made of glass fibre-reinforced polyester resin.

The first model, the Grumett 1825 (also marketed as the Grumett SL 1825), remained in production until 1977. It was powered by a 1.2 L Vauxhall engine producing 47 DIN hp and was available as a two-door double-cab pickup, as well as, more rarely, a coupé and station wagon. The prototype had been developed by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom. Approximately 2,000 examples were built.

Other models

Grumett Indiana Styled after the Vauxhall Viva HC, the Grumett Indiana (also sold simply as the Indiana or Opel Indiana) was a three-door sedan powered by a 1.1 L engine producing 56 SAE hp. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1974. However, because its mechanical components were based on the Opel Kadett B, the track width was relatively narrow in relation to the body, giving the car somewhat disproportionate proportions. A total of 4,968 examples were reportedly produced.

In 1976, the Grumett 250M was introduced. It resembled the Opel Kadett C Caravan. Since General Motors' Brazilian subsidiary did not offer a comparable model in Uruguay, the Grumett 250M successfully filled a gap in the market. In 1980, it received the front end of the Brazilian Chevrolet Chevette and was renamed the Grumett Color.

Grumett Pickup The range was expanded to include a panel van, a pickup (from 1978), and a coupé (from 1977). From 1976 onward, all models were powered by a 1.4 L engine supplied by GM Brazil. The pickup and coupé featured the front end of the Vauxhall Chevette from their introduction.

Some vehicles were exported to Argentina, Ecuador (marketed as Aymesa), and Spain. Additional export markets included Honduras and Guatemala.

Production ended in 1982.

Grumett (1960-1982)

Bibliography

  • Marian Suman-Hreblay: Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. McFarland Books, Jefferson, North Carolina, United States, 2000. ISBN 978-0-786-40972-3, p. 133.