5. Puma GTB
Back in the early 70’s, the Brazilian government imposed high import taxes on foreign cars. So, owning a European or American vehicle was extremely expensive. To save money, most buyers turned to locally built cars and trucks. However, if you wanted a muscle car, there was one Brazilian car to fulfill your needs: the Puma GTB.
The Puma GTB was a muscle coupe they based on the Chevrolet Opala SS. This meant it had the same 169 HP engine and drivetrain. But, the Puma GTB also had a fiberglass body, making it lighter. This also made it more aerodynamically efficient than the Opala SS. Translated to performance, the GTB had better acceleration figures and top speeds, too.
The downside of the GTB was that it was expensive for Brazilian standards. So, from 1973 to 1984, they made only around 1,700 cars in two series.