Highlights
- Quirky modern classic with a period-styled interior
- Less than 1,000 miles covered since 2013
- Evocative ‘Summer’ paintwork
- Period styling with 1990s mechanics make for a highly endearing, practical car
The Background
Designed for the Japanese nostalgia boom of the early 90s, the Nissan Figaro is a quirky, unusual little car that sought period aesthetics and distinctive modern performance with minimal fuss. They quickly became highly sought after, with the company opening a lottery draw to allocate the 20,000 total vehicles manufactured. Thanks to its star appearance in Doctor Who’s Sarah Jane Adventures, the Figaro is still an utterly charming oddity that’s only becoming more fascinating as the years go by.
This example was previously sold at Car & Classic last year but hasn’t turned a wheel in the interim. It’s a remarkably well-kept example that, according to its service history, has covered less than 1,000 miles since 2013.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally registered in the Mikawa Province, in Japan
- First registered in the UK in 2002
- From there it’s largely been based in Margate
- Subject to a new water pump and timing belt in 2014
- Sold with Car and Classic in 2002
- It was collected by a trailer and hasn’t turned a wheel since
- The car currently indicates 82,142 miles, verified by its history
- Paperwork file includes:
- Selection of invoices
- Some Japanese paperwork
- V5 document
The Interior
- Attractive ivory leather interior, inspired by period styling
- Seats are in fair condition, with age-commensurate wear to the driver’s seat
- No rips or tears we can highlight
- Dashboard is in good condition with period-style instruments
- Some light wear around the dials here and there, though very minor
- Impressively styled gauges, switches and dials throughout
- All instruments reportedly working well
- The vendor notes that the door control for the passenger window is faulty
- Interesting features such as an auxiliary heater that plugs into the lighter
- Carpets and headlining in good condition
- Some light wear to the retractable roof’s inner lining
- The boot is in good order, with a spare wheel and toolkit inside
The Exterior
- Light Aqua, or ‘Summer’ livery
- Bodywork is straight and free of dents or dings
- No reports of any bubbling or corrosion
- Paint is nice and clean with no issues we can spot
- Nicely presented chromework with a light patina
- Glasswork in good condition with no chips or cracks
- Retractable roof looks excellent with no issues we can spot
- Car is sitting on its original period-style wheels
- Wearing a full set of Marshal tyres
- We understand the car’s underside to be in good condition
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 987cc MA10ET Turbo I4 engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- The engine bay appears to be in good order
- No reports of leaks, smoke, bangs or knocks from the engine
- The car will be provided with a fresh MOT according to the vendor
- Reportedly starts, shifts and drives with no issues
The Appeal
Quirky and a rare sight in Western regions, this is a stylish, retro-themed modern classic that’s bound to turn heads on the road.
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