1991 Nissan Figaro

Description

Offered Without Reserve

The British magazine Autocar said of the Nissan Figaro, “It seemed old when it was new.” The shape Naoki Sakai and Shoji Takahashi penned drew inspiration from automobiles of the 1930s and 1950s, yet underneath the Figaro is very modern, powered by a turbocharged 987 cc four-cylinder engine producing a stirring 76 horsepower in the micro four-seater. The retro-themed interior is surprisingly lush, with white leather seating, air conditioning, and AM/FM/CD/Cassette sound. Then there is the sliding fabric top for open air enjoyment. The Figaro was the last vehicle from Nissan’s famed special projects group, the Pike Factory, and was available in colors of gemstones that represent the four seasons: Lapis Grey for winter, Emerald Green for spring, Pale Aqua for summer, and Topaz Mist for autumn. Though designed for the unique needs of the right-hand drive Japanese market, a number of Figaros were sold in England, including one to guitar legend Eric Clapton. This Lapis Grey Figaro was built in August 1991 and currently shows 109,800 kilometers (68,226 miles). While Lapis Grey may be the color of winter, this fun-sized Figaro is ready for summer enjoyment.

Highlights

• Right-hand drive Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle

• Turbocharged 987cc “MA10ET” inline-four cylinder engine

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Lapis Gray (7K0) paint

• White (WK3) roof, mirror backs, and wheel polo trim

• White leather interior with Lapis Gray highlights

• Air Conditioning

• Factory AM/FM/CD/Cassette by Clarion

• Retracting fabric top

• The chassis number (FK10012520) of this 1991 Nissan Figaro decodes as:

  • FK10 – Nissan Figaro

  • 012520 – Sequential build number

Features

• 76 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm

• 78 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm

• Weight 1786 pounds

• 165/70 R12 77H tires

• Front independent strut suspension

• Rear independent coil spring suspension

• 2+2 seating

• Center console with storage

• All Figaros were built in right-hand drive

• The name pays homage to Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro”

Known Imperfections

• The chrome trim is missing over the passenger side rear wheel well and the chrome over the remaining wheel wells is peeling

• The door edge guard on the passenger side is missing

Included

• Spare tire

• Jack

• Tools

Ownership History

This 1991 Nissan Figaro is offered with 109,800 kilometers (68,226 miles)