THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN NORTH ANDOVER, MA *

　　What we have here is a feisty little 1991 Nissan Figaro Convertible

　　Coupe which was made available in four different colors only - one

　　for each season. This car is finished in Topaz Mist (Fall) and is

　　complemented by a very nice White Leather interior and Alloy

　　Wheels. This car has just about 79,000 miles on it - the odometer

　　is in kilometers - and she runs and drives great.

　　The Figaro is notable for predating retro-styled cars from

　　Volkswagen, Ford, Mini, and Chevrolet. Debuting at the 28th Tokyo

　　Motor Show in 1989, under the theme "Back to the Future," the

　　Figaro joined the Austin Mini-like Nissan Pao, the pun-intended

　　S-Cargo van, and the period-styled micro Nissan Be-1. Response was

　　so enthusiastic, Nissan launched Figaro sales in Japan on Feb. 14,

　　1991. Limited to 20,000 units, Nissan officials expected demand to

　　outstrip supply. They were right. Figaros were delivered, using a

　　lottery system, in three allotments: an initial 8000 units,

　　followed by two batches of 6000 cars later in 1991.

　　What buyers received was a two-seat convertible coupe built on the

　　Nissan Micra K10 platform, a banal economy car never sold in the

　　U.S., but offered in Canada.

　　Timelessly appealing design

　　Styled, according to Nissan, to convey "a delicate feeling of

　　stylish elegance in everyday life" while satisfying "a zestful

　　desire for a good time," this cutie's charms puts you, your

　　passenger, and every onlooker in a good mood. It's a happy little

　　car, one that timelessly pays tribute to vintage Italian, French

　　and Japanese microcars. It's remarkably ageless, retaining its

　　bouncy charisma despite being 30+ years old. Best of all, the top

　　folds into the trunk so that it doesn't detract from the Figaro's

　　voguish lines-although the side rails and rear roof pillars remain

　　in place. Notably, the Figaro's front fenders are made of a

　　thermoplastic resin to save weight and resist corrosion. It comes

　　in four colors, one for each of the four seasons: Lapis Grey for

　　winter, Emerald green for spring, Pale Aqua for summer, and Topaz

　　Mist for fall.

　　The inside story

　　Inside, the white interior and seats are covered in leather with

　　contrasting piping. A special paint is used on top of the dashboard

　　to make it feel soft, while a flat instrument panel places two

　　large chrome-trimmed dials in front of the driver. The left one is

　　the speedometer with smaller inset gauges for fuel and engine

　　temperature; the right a tachometer with a small inset clock.

　　The climate controls feature a chrome back plating, four sliders,

　　and Bakelite-style knobs that resemble flower buds. The AM/FM radio

　　is mostly useless stateside since it was engineered for Japanese

　　frequencies, but there is a cassette deck for your INXS tapes as

　　well as a CD player.

　　What's it like to drive?

　　A 1.0-liter turbocharged version of Nissan's four-cylinder engine

　　generates 76 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque through a

　　three-speed automatic transmission; a manual transmission wasn't

　　offered. The chassis employs McPherson struts up front and a

　　four-link coil spring suspension at the rear. Steering is rack and

　　pinion, stopping is courtesy of front ventilated discs and rear

　　drums. Unless you regularly drive diminutive cars, nothing prepares

　　you for the Figaro's size. If you're trapped in traffic and the

　　only shortcut is across the golf course, you'll find the Figaro

　　easily fits on a golf cart path. Trust me on this. Yes, it's a very

　　maneuverable city car. If you can't parallel park the Figaro, you

　　should be walking. And its city car cred goes beyond size. After

　　all, if you're an urban dweller, style matters as much as anything,

　　and this car has it in spades. The Figaro's granny-thin steering

　　wheel is on the right side of the cabin, meaning its turn signals

　　are on the right-hand stalk, and the windshield wipers are on the

　　left-hand stalk. So when it's raining, you'll turn off the wipers

　　when signaling a left turn. Charming? Hell yeah.

　　Once underway, however, you'll quickly discover the Figaro's

　　economy car roots. Power is a relative thing. Off the line and

　　poking around town, you'll find the Figaro has perfectly adequate

　　power, but little more. Flooring the throttle requires patience to

　　reach highway speed, but given the engine and road noise, a long

　　distance road trip is not idyllic anyway. The Figaro's quick, agile

　　manners are more a function of size and weight than true sporting

　　dynamics, and there's the expected body lean through corners, but

　　it's not excessive. And don't dream of adding dubs; standard wheels

　　are 165/70 R12s.

　　You won't notice; you'll be smiling at the car's charisma. This car

　　has that effect.

　　The Market

　　The Figaro's biggest allure is its cuddly vintage style, modern

　　amenities, and reliable Japanese mechanicals.

　　"It's more reliable than the older cars it harks back to and it

　　looks as if it runs on milk, not gasoline," very economical to run

　　30+ mpg.

　　Stats:

　　Engine: Turbocharged 1.0-liter OHC inline four-cylinder

　　Horsepower: 76

　　Torque: 78 pound-feet

　　Top speed: 106 mph

　　Transmission: Three-speed automatic

　　Wheelbase: 90.6 inches

　　Length: 147.2 inches

　　Width: 64.1 inches

　　Ground clearance: 4.7 inches

　　Curb weight: 1786 pounds

　　Spring is here Summer is just weeks away come and see it for

　　yourself. We have a Clean Mass Title in hand and a Current Mass

　　state inspection sticker; in the summer the car has been used

　　daily.

　　We have priced this vehicle to sell and to provide you the best

　　deal on a car of this caliber. We also ship worldwide so if you are

　　interested, call today to discuss a purchase. If you need any

　　assistance with financing please let me know.

　　If you want to know the RESERVE on the car - CALL ME - (978)

　　If you would like to talk about a Buy It Now purchase - CALL ME

　　(978)

　　My name is Paul please call me direct with any questions - my cell

　　phone is always with me at (978)

　　or you can email me

　　anytime at [email protected]

　　I promise you will enjoy your experience at Silverstone Motorcars.

　　We'll gladly help deliver this vehicle to your doorstep.

　　THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN NORTH ANDOVER, MA *