Description
1979 Puma GTS
Brazilian Import
Mileage is in Kilometers
Production: The production volume of the GTS (convertible) was 7,077 units.
Type: Rear engine, rear wheel drive, 2 doors, Fiberglass body
Chassis: Built on the platform by the Volkswagen Brasília.
Engine: 1600cc, flat-four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine, 75 gross HP SAE about 65 real hp.
Transmission: Manual 4 speed
Designers: Designed by Genaro “Rino” Malzoni
Rare and reliable:
This vehicle was not imported to America due to th...
1979 Puma GTS
Brazilian Import
Mileage is in Kilometers
Production: The production volume of the GTS (convertible) was 7,077 units.
Type: Rear engine, rear wheel drive, 2 doors, Fiberglass body
Chassis: Built on the platform by the Volkswagen Brasília.
Engine: 1600cc, flat-four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine, 75 gross HP SAE about 65 real hp.
Transmission: Manual 4 speed
Designers: Designed by Genaro “Rino” Malzoni
Rare and reliable:
This vehicle was not imported to America due to the 70’s “bumper law”, only a few have been imported by private collectors, resulting in a rare find here in the States.
Due to its VW platform and mechanics, Pumas are considered a very reliable car.
Interesting facts:
In 1970’s due to the 1973 oil crises and the lack of hard currency to pay for the oil, Brazil had a vehicle import ban. As a result, independent car manufacturers such as Puma, Bianco, Miura and others began producing their own sports cars. To compete with the growing sports car market.
The GTS (convertible) was launched in 1973, in 1976 the model undergoes a restyling and platform change, the rear becomes higher and the platform becomes the VW Brasília, following the GTE. This is the most successful model of the Puma GTS;
In Brazil, if you have a car older than 30 years being 95% plus originality you can certify it and request a Black plate to the local DMV.
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