The first car into Sau Paulo (St Paul) Brazil was a French car, a Motobloc

found with the story at http://antigosverdeamarelo.blogspot.com/2012/01/motobloc-1908-sao-paulo-santos.html

For perspective on the year 1908, remember that there were several long distance trial runs happening around the world by car companies that were proving the durability of their cars, and by drivers that were making personal achievements. Like the 1908 New York to Paris race http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20York%20to%20Paris%20race