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[bowella]

Can anyone identify this car?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks folks.
John.

[Ava_Banana]

Nissan Figaro



The retro-look Figaro was made over a comparatively short period in 1991 and is a useful UK import, because the steering wheel is on the right. Some 20,000 were built, but only around 600 reached the UK.

The car is based on the Nissan Micra, or ‘March’ as it is called in Japan. It uses a 1.0- litre turbocharged engine with a continuously variable (CVT) automatic gearbox, and should return in the region of 50mpg.

The Figaro is a quirky four-seater convertible with lots of standard equipment, including air-conditioning, electric windows, a CD player and white leather interior.

Eccentric in its appeal, the Nissan Figaro could be specified with a small chrome wand attached to the front bumper to help drivers judge parking manoeuvres.

Prices range from £3000 to around £8000, and potential buyers should look for low mileage and a fully operational automatic gearbox. The rarer Topaz Mist Figaros tend to fetch slightly more.

There are several importers or specialists in the UK which supply Figaros. One is Autosupply UK, (tel 01273 565644, www.autosupplyuk.com) in Brighton. The Figaro Car Company, in Harrow, Middlesex, is another (tel 020 8901 2869, www.figarocars.co.uk).

Finally, Derek Champion Imports also deals in Figaros. You can contact the firm on 01342 842967, or visit the website at www.sportscarsrus.biz. It has two premises in Horley and Smallfield in Sussex, not far from Gatwick Airport.


From here:

http://www.whatcar.com/news-special-...931&EL=3146226

[darkdezigns]

nissan figaro,based on a micra

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

As seen in the opening credits of Andrew Marr's sunday morning BBC show

[bowella]

WOW!!! Thanks guys, I have spent almost all the weekend trying to find out what it is !!!
My son's girlfriend sent me a pic of it asking what it is, I tried all kind of internet searches without any luck.
Thank's so much for saving my sanity !!
Best regards to all, John.

[darkdezigns]

no worries,v reliable to,but expensive

[Apache]

Vicky had an import Micra (March) with same engine less turbo. Cam chain rather than a belt, and went very noisy. Very expensive to replace, but car was (luckily!) written off before we had it done.

Engine noisy too and very slow (and nothing like 50mpg!), but turbo probably much better. CVT gearbox feels a bit weird compared to 'normal' autos.

[Sancho]

CVT gearbox feels a bit weird compared to 'normal' autos.

It's fine if you don't mind an engine that goes 'nuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrr' on exactly the same note at all times......

[Gamedawn]

I'd question the bit where it says 4 seat, but other than that they're a nice little car. Fetch high prices at the import auctions though - you could buy a Surf cheaper!