Look closely at the rear 2/3 of this wagon–recognize it? That’s right, it’s a Willys Jeep wagon, but with a completely different front end designed by Brooks Stevens. These were made in Brazil, and you won’t believe who ended… more»
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Jun 5, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Brazilian Exotic: Bianco S Series 2
It’s not often that I come across a car that I’ve never heard of at all. This is one of those cars, and it sure is a beauty! Like the Puma, the Bianco is a sports car based on… 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»
Feb 15, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Another Beautiful Brazilian! 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Last October, Barn Finds featured the “Suburban-esque” version of this Brazilian market Chevrolet called the Veraneio. As it turns out, the same seller now has the pickup version of the same vehicle up for sale now here on eBay…. more»
Dec 13, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Beetle Replacement: 1979 Volkswagen Brasilia
Barn Finds reader Jim S. sent us this unusual Volkswagen find–thanks, Jim! This two-door Brasilia that was originally designed to replace the Beetle (it didn’t!) has been imported recently and is now located in Irvington, Alabama and is for… more»
Dec 11, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Big Time in Brazil: 1980 Miura MTS
There was an abundance of VW-based kit cars roaming the earth in the 1970s, a phenomenon that only seemed to grow more rampant as you moved south of the border. This makes sense, given Volkswagen’s active operations in Mexico… more»
Nov 10, 2015 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Beautiful Brazilian Volkswagen SP-2
The great looking Volkswagen SP-2 was produced only in Brazil from 1972-1976. About 10K units were produced and only a small percentage were exported. This car is a 1975 model and is listed here on eBay with a BIN… more»
Nov 7, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1982 Puma GTI: 1 Of 55?
Approximately 22,000 Pumas that were built world-wide and they were produced in Brazil and South Africa. Some were imported with bits missing to sidestep the rules, but they were not “kits” as such. They were produced with DKW parts… more»
Oct 10, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stylish! Brazilian Chevrolet Veraneio
I love it when we come across a vehicle sent in by a Barn Finds reader that I’m not familiar with, and this is certainly one of them! Thanks to reader Jim S. for furthering my automotive education today… more»
Jul 22, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Never Seen One: 1981 Puma GTB S2
Barn Finds reader Jim S spotted this unusual 1981 Puma GTB S2 here on eBay, and it may be the only one in the country. Puma vehicles were never officially exported to the U.S. from their home market of Brazil, but… more»
