Vehicle Description
The 1991 Nissan Figaro is quite special considering they were only
made for one year, and they were never officially imported to the
USA. More than just a novelty, these were built with a premium eye
with a leather interior, air conditioning, and a nifty fold-back
disappearing roof. So this rare import is truly unforgettable.
The Nissan Figaro was a true dream car come to life. Nissan brought
us back to an era that they didn't even get to fully embrace the
first time around. It was a re-imagining of European small car
icons like the Vespa 400 and Fiat 500. But these also had the extra
brightwork and quality fit/finish that let you know these were
premium retro machines. The Pale Aqua paint is factory correct, and
these were given pleasant pastel colors because you already
couldn't help but smile at this distinct and fun machine. And this
one was resprayed later in life to remain bright and cheery. Plus,
the full package almost appears like a two-tone with the
contrasting white roof, side mirrors, and wheels.
The interior is all about premium sophistication. The white leather
seats have gray piping that goes nicely with the carpeting and
dash. This car has been enjoyed, but it has been done responsibly,
so it still has a premium appeal today. It's easy to share this
interior with the world thanks to one of the Figaro's hallmark
features. The entire roof panel folds back - everything from the
top of the windshield to the base of the rear window. It stows
neatly in the trunk, and will instantly make a Fiat 500C owner
jealous. In fact, it gives you the cool factor of a Vespa or a
Citroen, but with modern Japanese build quality. This is a JDM car
so you get features, like the right-hand drive position and a
speedometer in kilometers (so the actual miles is less than six
figures.) This uniqueness means you'll love showing it off, and
because of that, this special car also has the right creature
comforts to make it an easy driver. This includes power windows,
the factory AM/FM/cassette stereo, and cold-blowing air
conditioning.
Under the hood is a 1.0-liter motor. It's fuel-injected and
turbocharged to deliver decent power. You won't win any drag races,
but that was never the point about owning one of these cool cars.
After all, you want everyone to see you in it. The receipt file
shows this was refreshed with a replacement motor in 2014, and it
continues to be a strong runner today. Plus, while this is a
low-production machine, the motor shares plenty with much more
common Nissans. That means a sturdy construction and easier parts
availability for years to come. Because this was built to be a
cruiser, you also have easy driving features, like a three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes w/discs up
front.
Complete with maintenance records, this is the ultra-rare
retro-cool car that is always a ton of fun to drive and show. A
chance like this may never come around again, call today!
