In the 1960s and 1970s, Brazil was experiencing a period of great effervescence in the automobile sector.
Companies were looking to consolidate themselves, and there was no shortage of innovative projects.
You car shows These were highly anticipated events, attracting crowds curious about new developments and prototypes that demonstrated the potential of the national industry.
It was in this scenario that, in III Auto Show of 1964, in Sao Paulo, the Willys Capeta made his debut.
The project was conceived by Rigoberto Soler, an engineer born in Spain and naturalized Brazilian.
Soler, who was also a professor at FEI (Faculty of Industrial Engineering), had already stood out with other projects such as FEI-X3 and Brasinca 4200 GT.
However, like many other prototypes of the time, the Capeta did not go beyond the prototype stage, with only one example manufactured.
If you have the opportunity to visit the National Automobile Museum, be sure to check out Capeta up close.
It's not just a car; it's a piece of Brazilian history, kept with the care it deserves.