1978 Puma GT

VIN: SP1022603

$7,150

Sold

1978 Puma GT

Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 10 - Jan 18, 2015

  • Lot

    5

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    SP1022603

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    99451 K

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Induction

    2x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Yellow

  • Generation

    1964-1985 Puma GT/GTC/GTS

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Air-cooled VW four, dual Weber carbs, Bridgestone Potenza tires, quad exhaust tips, VDO gauges, wood rim steering wheel, Sony cassette stereo, tinted windows, locking glove box.

Condition

Decent paint with some noticeable chips and scratches. Slightly dirty engine bay. Shabby interior with loose door panel screws and fairly worn overall look to it. Showing 99,000 miles but doesn't look so bad overall. Much better than most 70s VW kit cars because Puma was a legit carmaker that sold complete automobiles in Brazil. Not a lot of them in the US, and few can claim to be this good.

Market commentary

This Puma's auction history is like a pachinko game, bouncing from auction and buyer to buyer. It sold at Mecum Kissimmee a year ago for $5,750, then at B-J Palm Beach three months later for $6,270, then at Anaheim three months ago for $5,000. This result looks like a home run, before transport, entry fees and commissions are taken into account.

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