7. Puma GTB
Back in the early ‘70s, the Brazilian government imposed high import taxes on foreign cars, so owning a European or American vehicle was extremely expensive. As a result, the majority of buyers turned to locally built cars and trucks. However, if you wanted a proper sports/muscle car coupe with a modern design and a great performance there was only one Brazilian car that could fulfill your needs: the Puma GTB.
The Puma GTB was a muscle coupe they built on the Chevrolet Opala SS base, which meant it had the same 169 HP engine and drivetrain. But, the Puma GTB had a fiberglass body, which meant it was much lighter and aerodynamically efficient than the Opala SS. Translated in performance numbers, the GTB had better acceleration figures and top speeds. The downside of the GTB was that it was expensive by Brazilian standards. So, in 11 years of its production from 1973 to 1984, they built only around 1,700 cars in two series they differentiated by a few design details.