If you went looking for a Puma, you could find the four-legged variety, according to Wikipedia as follows “they are highly adaptive and can be found in a large variety of habitats, including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands, and even… more»
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May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Puma GTE
Every few months, it seems another one of these unusual Volkswagen-based Puma GTEs shows up for sale. Most of the time, they are project-grade cars that somehow made its way to the United States, usually the work of a… more»
Mar 26, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
VW Powered: 1979 Puma GT 1600
Well, I guess I have heard of a Puma but if one asked me what it looked like, I would have been hard-pressed to offer a description – I’m more familiar with Puma shoes. Anyway, when first catching a… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Brazilian Beauty: 1978 Puma GTE
In the world of sports cars, it’s not unusual to see efforts that marry the mechanical know-how of one culture with another nation’s talent for design. A number of examples of American/European partnerships spring to mind: the DeTomaso… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Obscure Air Cooled Project: 1981 Puma
As someone who has gone down the rabbit hole of owning really obscure vehicles, I can tell you that there’s some reward in the notoriety factor but it can wear of when you’re scouring eBay in a foreign country… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
VW-Powered Kit Car: 1984 Puma GTC
Puma was a sports car manufacturer that built cars and trucks in Brazil from 1964 to 1999. One of its products was the GTC, which was the Spyder version of their GT coupe. Brazilian-made Puma’s used DKW engines at… more»
Dec 15, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Garden Find: 1980 Volkswagen Puma GTE
UPDATE – The seller of this Puma messaged us with more photos and info on their car! You can find both below. Pumas are a rare sight in the U.S.A., but we’ve featured them numerous times over the years…. more»
Apr 11, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Like-New 1981 Puma GTC
How cool is this? This rare 1981 Puma GTC is essentially a new car, having been purchased as a kit and never assembled until just recently. Everything on it is as-new, including the VW pan it’s based on. The… more»
Apr 10, 2020 • Classifieds •
BF Classified: 1981 Puma GTC
From The Seller: Rare 1981 Puma GTC convertible. 40 years old…….and brand new. Never completely assembled, and has never been on the road. Literally, a brand new, 40 year old vehicle. Original wiring harness, as new, the included new… more»
Jan 15, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Brazilian Survivor: 1982 Puma GTC Spyder
While it might not be perfect, this 1982 Puma GTC Spyder is a clean and tidy survivor that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. With warmer weather just around the corner, this could be the perfect car in which… more»
Sep 4, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1979 Puma 1600 GTS Spider with 1,250 genuine miles
Even though it only shows around 2,000 kilometers on its odometer, this 1979 Puma GTS Spider is a widely-traveled vehicle. That’s because it has managed to find its way from its original home in Brazil, all the way to… more»
Apr 12, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Brazilian Beauty: 1984 Puma GTC
The owner of this 1984 Puma GTC refers to the fact that it was made in Brazil. This is a fact that can make some people scratch their heads, as many people are not aware that Brazil was once… more»
Oct 4, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Head Turner: 1982 Puma Coupe
The seller of this 1980 Puma Coupe is speaking very directly to me in his listing, as he references an impending expansion to his family as a reason for moving this rare VW-based creation on. That’t not entirely my… more»
May 2, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve! Low Mileage 1983 Puma GTC
After having a delightful conversation with the seller of this rare 1983 Puma GTC I’m even more excited that it’s on Barn Finds. The no-reserve auction listing can be found here on eBay, where bidding seems incredibly low to me… more»
Jun 21, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
The Perils of Storage: 1971 VW Puma GT
You know how you think you’re doing the best thing for your project car, sliding it indoors and leaving it safe and secure until you drive it next? Well, sometimes those short-term stays can turn into long-term slumbers, which… more»
Feb 26, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Brazilian Import Needs A Home: 1980 or 82 Puma 1600 GTI
So you want the simplicity of a Volkswagen Beetle but an exotic looking body? There were plenty of kit cars that promised that in the 60’s and 70’s, but most had lots of rough edges and construction difficulties, and… more»
