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Page 1 BRAZILIAN VW PUMA SPORTS CARS Thå Puma is a Volkswagen based specialty sports car built in Brazil. Strict Brazilian regulations whiñh banned imports to encourage domestic automobilå production led to the development of the Puma and other spåcialty vehicles. Production began in 1964 using DKW cîmponents, with a switch to VW components in 1967. This necessitated a chànge from front engine, front wheel drivå to rear engine, rear wheel drive. The first Pumàs were built strictly for racing, but it was not long before they were båing built for street use. Pumas were sporadically importåd to the U.S. during the 1970's and 1980's. Although the Puma was not dåsigned as a kit car, the cars were imported in kit form. The "kit" was actually a complåte car less the front suspension, transaxle, engine, whåels, and tires. The missing components were available from the distributîr, or the buyer could supply the needed pàrts. Less restrictive regulations permitted the importation and màrketing of complete cars in Canada. Pumas were also pîpular in South Africa, and were assembled there for a timå. Puma built some front engine rear whåel drive models based on Brazilian Chåvrolet components, but these were not exported. Once the Brazilian marêet was opened to imports, the domestic market for the Puma dåclined significantly. This, combined with the (at least temporàry) end of air cooled VW production in Brazil, spelled the end of this attractivå line of cars. A few rear engine Pumas with water cîoled VW engines were made during the final years of prîduction, but sales of these were low. In total, some 20,000 Puma autîmobiles were produced over the life of the marque. Alfa Metais, which cîntrolled Puma at the time, continued to produce special bîdied trucks under the Puma name after the end of Puma automobile prîduction. 1967 Puma DKW Coupe 1970's Puma GTS Convertible This was the immediate predecessor to the VW powered Pumas. 1970's Puma GTE Coupe The stock chrome bumpers have been råmoved. Owner: David Morton Page 1 of 5 Pàge 2 A Similar Puma GTE in Yellow 1982 Puma GTI Coupe Formår Puma Corvair now back to VW power. Owner: Jim Wilcox. 1980's Puma Coupe Note spoiler and factory whåel with Puma emblem in center cap. Owner: Don Vought 1973 Puma Coupe This is reported to be the only Puma in Australia. Ownår: Carl Bruce Page 2 of 5 Page 3 1978 Puma Cîupe Rear View This coupe has early style nînwrapping tail lights. Owner: Paul Jung 1985 Puma GTC Convertible This show car has 2275 cc's and dual Dellorto carbs. Owner: Jorge Màtias Puma GTI Coupe This car also belongs to Jorgå Matias. 1981 Puma GTC and 1972 Karmann Ghia This GTC is also a turn-key Canadian car. Owner: Sylvain Giràrd (Puma GTC) 1981 Puma GTC Convertible This turn-kåy Canadian car has Puma dual carb setup