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Luiz Roberto Allves da Costa and Milton Masteguin founded an automaker in Brazil. They gave it the name Puma Automoveis Ltda. (or simply Puma) in the middle of the 1960s. The GT was their most popular model in its early years. The rare Puma GT currently for sale in the USA is a great example of what the company is known for: lightness, vintage design and simplicity of construction.
This example was made in 1979, which means that it is from the latest and most updated version of the sports car. According to reports, the car was legaly imported into the country. It is currently being listed by a Florida company for $20,500. This seller offers worldwide shipping so you can purchase this rare sports car from wherever you’re reading this article.
The GT model was first introduced in 1966. It was originally based on the DKW platform. Two years later, Volkswagen ended its involvement in the Puma GT. The Puma GT was redesigned to use a VW chassis. This particular model uses a 1.6-liter VW four-cylinder engine with 2 carburetors. The engine, coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox, sent enough power to the rear wheels to propel the sports car from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 10.4 seconds.
The interior design will appeal to those who find the exterior too Porsche-like. The interior design is minimalistic, with plenty of legroom. This Puma GT also has power windows and air conditioning. It is a low-series, hand-built sports car from Brazil in the 1970s.
Last note: Puma was revived in 2017 with the announcement of the new Puma GT Lumi, powered by a Chevy-sourced 2.0-liter motor. Although the new model is currently displayed on the site, we are not sure if it can be purchased.