For Sale: 1991 Nissan Figaro in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to present this rare 1991 Nissan Figaro. The Figaro prototype was launched at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show under a "Back to the Future" banner as a 1950's era throwback. In near Henry Ford fashion, just four colors were available: Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey as each color symbolized a season of the year. Only 20,000 units were ever built - 8000 planned with an additional 12,000 added to meet demand. Despite the rather steep original MSRP of $14,500, they proved so popular that Nissan held a lottery to decide who could purchase one. Designed by Shoji Takahashi and based on the Nissan March/Micra platform, the Figaro is small, like Geo Metro small, but is powered by a peppy little 987cc (1L) turbo 4-cylinder. It resembles quite closely the Autobianchi Bianchina made in Italy from 1957 - 1970. In accordance with your four color choices, you are given one transmission "option", a 3-speed automatic and no other choices of interior. The inside is color-coded with white-faced instruments and retro-styled silver switches/knobs and a radio to match. Top Gear last year wrote "If a machine could be the manifestation of a good mood, this car would be it. You cannot look at it without smiling. It has the appeal of a puppy!" We prefer one of our reader's description ... "it's the automotive equivalent of a little boy wearing a baseball cap, chewing gum and yo-yo'ing". The general theme is there...having fun and always in a good mood! This great JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicle started its life in Japan and was later imported to England where a Figaro specialist shop spent over 100 man hours in mechanical work that includes suspension, steering, brakes, control valve and temperature senders. 300 man hours repainting the car a beautiful Porsche Blue. This makes it stand out a lot more than the factory color options. It goes great with the interior color combination which was reversed to give it a better appeal it now sits purple with white piping. Upgrades include a heated seats Bluetooth connection. The car comes with a custom car cover, case of oil filters, and luggage rack for the trunk. Also included in the sale is the English Registration plate, A shop manual, English owner's manual, spare set of keys with remote fob and a flash drive with restoration photos. Overall a great cool unique vehicle that is a blast for anyone to drive and have some fun in. This 1991 Nissan Figaro is for sale in our Atlanta Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (678) 894-4833 or email us at Atlanta@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would like to see it in person, come to our Atlanta Showroom, located at 1870 McFarland Parkway Suite 300, Alpharetta, GA 30005 See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ATL/1591/