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»
Brazilian Classic Cars
Jul 12, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Brazilian Made Oddball: L’Automobile Ventura
Despite Volkswagens maintaining a consistent identity as an economy car for the masses, more than one company in Brazil set out to change that perception with sporting kit cars built on a Type 3 floorpan. While most of us… 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»
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 15, 2019 • Exclusives • 28 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Motorcycles and Parts from the Georgia Collection
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the latest… 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»
Mar 10, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Easy Restoration: 1984 L’Automobile Ventura
While its name may give you the impression that this interesting little car hails from France, nothing could be further from the truth. The Ventura is a product of the L’Automobile company in Brazil. It is an unusual car… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Brazilian Beauty: 1976 Volkswagen SP2
For many fans of air-cooled Volkswagens, the SP2 is a vehicle of lore. VW manufactured and sold this vehicle in Brazil, and it was available exclusively for the country’s market. With that being said, this fully restored SP2 is… more»
Feb 5, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Brazilian Import: 1988 Volkswagen Fox
This Fox, located in Great Barrington, MA is in surprisingly good condition for a 1980’s northeastern VW. Turns out it spent most of its life housed in a garage in Atlanta. That explains the rust free exterior and shiny… more»
Feb 1, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Here’s Your Chance To Buy An Affordable Cobra!
It’s amazing how a “new” Cobra kit car can look like the real thing when it’s rolled out of the garage in dusty, faded glory. This is an unfinished example that the seller is admitting he won’t get around… 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»
