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Owning a Figaro is all about sharing those special moments when you hook up with other owners. Be it a few owners meeting for a coffee or a larger event, the club is passionate about creating these special memories through our Chapters and club calendar.

Our events & rallies are famous for convoys, waving and having so much fun. Since our first adventure to Jersey in 2012 we have held rallies in multiple countries including Belgium, France, and Holland, and held neumerous events in the UK! If you wish to attend an event go to the Events Page

Events listed in date order with latest first

Tewksbury Classic Vehicle Show - 22nd August 2021

Words and Pictures Kevin Fagan After the disappointment of last years cancellation due to Covid, we were happy to see the event was going ahead. Patrick light rallied the troops in Cornwall and like Sue and I drove up on the day before. The weather forecast kept changing throughout the… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2021

Kames Car Show - 8th August 2021

Words and Pictures Ken Graham. Once again this year, as in 2020, car shows and events have been seriously affected by Covid-19 with few, if any, getting the go-ahead due to restrictions on gatherings. The Kames Car Show in Muirkirk took place on Sunday 8th August. Ayrshire managed to get… Read More
Published on 9th August 2021

Silverstone Classic - 1st August 2021

Words: Kevin Fagan & Pictures Alysha Hall A fun time was had by many of our members when they attended the Silverstone Classic. Following the cancellation of last year’s event, it was fantastic to have the opportunity to attend, especially as it was the car’s 30th birthday! The following members… Read More
Published on 2nd August 2021

CarFest North - 23rd to 25th July 2021

Words & Pictures by Ken Graham Festivals, concerts, large gatherings etc, etc – Most of us could only have dreamed of getting back to some of these during the last 18 months or so of Covid. But, having had the 2020 CarFest North (inevitably) cancelled due to the pandemic there… Read More
Published on 26th July 2021

Suffolk Figaro Drive Out - 11th July 2021

Words & Pictures: Adam Woods – Sunday 11th July 2021. After the amazing experience of the 30th Birthday Bash, and meeting such a lovely crowd of people, we were really looking forward to the Eastern Chapter’s Suffolk Day Trip just a few weeks later! We had started planning a few… Read More
Published on 12th July 2021

30th Birthday Party Weekend - 26th to 27th June 2021

Over the weekend of the 26th/27th June 2021, 242 Figaros travelled from all corners of the UK to celebrate the cars 30th Birthday.  The venue for the event was the wonderful Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. We actually had 352 cars registered to attend, (a further 45 from Europe and… Read More
Published on 30th June 2021

Irish Chapter Nissan Figaro 30th Birthday Party - 13th June 2021

Words Dolly Webb / Pictures Paul Loughlin The Irish Chapter of the Figaro Owners Club came out in style on Sunday the 13th June 2021. It all started with great disappointment when me (Dolly) had to cancel the main event in England. So, I said to myself, well, we get… Read More
Published on 22nd June 2021

Dutch Figaro After Summer Tour - 27th September 2020

Words & Pictures by Pascal & Joyce Sunday the 27th of September was the Dutch After Summer Tour 2020. During the preparations we were all the time not sure if the event could go on, with the Covid-19 as a black shadow over the world. We were so happy and… Read More
Published on 20th October 2020

Kames Car Show 2020 - 29th August 2020

As 2020 dawned we were all probably looking forward to bright spring/summer days and checking the Figaro Owners Club ‘Events’ page on the website to plan our Figaro outings for the year ahead. Then…. COVID-19…and lockdown! Obviously, the loss of Rallies, Car Shows and Figaro drive-outs are of little consequence… Read More
Published on 24th September 2020

Classic Car Drive In Weekend - 18th to 20th September 2020

This event took place over the weekend of 18-20 September 2020 at the Bicester Heritage Centre. Huge shout-out to Scottish member Ken Graham who left home on Thursday and drove all the way down from Glasgow to organise members over the weekend. Thanks also to Pete and Sandra who brought… Read More
Published on 21st September 2020

Ace Cafe London Virtual Tour - April 12th 2020

Not to be deterred by a nasty virus club founder Kevin Fagan (in self-isolation) takes a look back at some of the past events at this historic venue. Sit back and enjoy the ride!   Watch more of our YouTube Rallies, Meets & Events Subscribe to our… Read More
Published on 4th April 2020

Dutch Figaro After Summer Tour - 29th August 2019

Words & Pictures by Pascal & Joyce 29th September 2019. We started the 1st After a summer tour in the Netherlands with 17 Figaro’s. 7 x Lapis Grey, 4 x Emerald Green, 3 x Pale Aqua, 1 x Topaz Mist and 2 x Custom Colour in black. As… Read More
Published on 4th October 2019

Cornwall Figaro Tour - 9th to 11th September 2019

Words & Pictures by Patrick Light Sunday the 8th September at 7pm at the Best Western Fowey Valley Hotel in Lostwithiel was the welcome night for all that had booked into the Cornish Figaro Tour 2019. Most had arrived early that day and it was lovely to see some new… Read More
Published on 27th September 2019

Chiltern Hills Figgy Fun Run - Sunday 31st August 2019

Words Kevin Fagan Pictures Kevin & Julie Janes Saturday 31st August 2019. 13 cars turned up yesterday to enjoy a fun drive around the Chiltern Hills. We met at Dunstable Downs (near Luton) where Pam & john Heath had pre-arranged parking for our little cars and enjoyed the stunning views… Read More
Published on 1st September 2019

Tewksbury Classic Vehicle Show - 18th August 2019

Words & Pictures Kevin Fagan This was the club’s 3rd year the club has attended this amazing classic vehicle show which this year took place on Sunday 18th August 2019. The show is organised by The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stage and located within the school playing fields. In the… Read More
Published on 19th August 2019

Figgys and Chat at Saltwood Castle - 12th August 2019

Words & Pictures – Kevin Fagan Last November an email appeared in my inbox from Anita Waters. The ‘events submission form’ included the title Figaros at Saltwood Castle. The day looked very interesting so within a day or so appeared on our website events section. Up until a few days… Read More
Published on 16th August 2019

CarFest North - 26th to 28th July 2019

Words & Pictures by Ken Graham This was our 6th year running displaying our Figaros at CarFest North from 26th to 28th July. CarFest is the brainchild of Chris Evans, raising funds for UK Children’s Charities. There were a few changes, as Chris had moved from the BBC to Virgin… Read More
Published on 13th August 2019

Silverstone Classic - 26th to 28th July 2019

Words – Jane Harrop & Pictures – Club Members A fun time was had by many of our members when they attended the Silverstone Classic over the weekend of the 26th/27th/28th July 2019 It was great to arrive on Friday morning at Silverstone Classic Car show and join the… Read More
Published on 2nd August 2019

Ace Cafe London Meet - 6th April 2019

Thanks so much for everyone who attended the London Ace Café meet on Saturday. The car park was almost full to the brink with 58 Figs attending some of which had driven from as far afield as Cornwall (Pat Light & Martin Isted), Devon (Lynette Parsons) and Glasgow (Ken Graham). Read More
Published on 8th April 2019

10th Birthday Video Celebrations - 1st March 2019

On the 1st March 2019 the club celebrated its 10th Birthday. Founder Kevin Fagan stated “I cannot put into words just what fun it’s been for Sue and me running the club over the years and how many wonderful friends we’ve made in the UK and much further afield” Look… Read More
Published on 8th March 2019

NEC Classic Motor Show - 13th November 2018

Enjoy some pictures and a short video of club founder Kevin showing you around the club’s little stand during last weekend’s show. We would be unable to do this event without the fantastic support of our club members; Ken Graham, Peter Warnell, Peter & Sandra Pattermore, Steve Paget & Katherine… Read More
Published on 15th November 2018

Northern Irish Tour - 16th to 20th September 2018

Club Member Patrick Light reports on a rally that he helped organise. We have just arrived back from the most amazing Holiday! 10 Figaros in total joined in with us on the Causeway Coastal Route of Northern Ireland from 16th-20th Sept 2018. Some caught a ferry to Dublin and some… Read More
Published on 28th September 2018

Holland Chapter Figaro Rally - 3rd June 2018

Words & Pictures: Pascal Snel Sunday 3rd June started with lots of sunshine and after months of preparation everything ready for the rally. Located at the rally departure point (Beautiful Castle Schaloen in the southern part of Limburg) we waited nervously until the first Figaro arrived at 10.00. After a… Read More
Published on 24th August 2018

Figs win Best Stand of 33 Car Clubs at Tayside - 17th June 2018

In June 2017 our first visit to the Tayside Classic Car Club Show was all set up with six Figaros ready to go. Unfortunately, as you may recall, June 2017 was slightly different weather-wise to June 2018 and, after torrential downpours all week, the show was cancelled just a day… Read More
Published on 19th June 2018

London to Brighton 30th Classic Car Run - 3rd June 2018

321 Classic Cars (including 4 Figaros) cruise their way in warm sunshine from Greenwich Park London to Madeira Drive Brighton (via Penshurst Place, Kent). Ever since we owned our little Figaro named ‘Belle’ we simply love turning up to events and showing off these wonderful little cars. According to… Read More
Published on 5th June 2018

Jersey Figaro Rally - 16th to 20th May 2018

After many months of planning the day to pack up, our two Figs was finally with us. For logistical reasons, we’d decided to take the 61 rally packs with us. On the day this decision was one that we started to regret. The only way we could get everything in… Read More
Published on 31st May 2018

Figs and Chips - 8th April 2018

Words and Pictures by Bigitte & Pascal from Figaro Team Holland Some time a go a Figaro owner visited with his family at a McDonald’s restaurant. He posted photo’s of this special location. A McD complete in the style of the fifties. The interior, exterior, the uniforms, absolutely everything,… Read More
Published on 20th April 2018

Ace Cafe London Meet - 6th April 2018

Leaving home at 8 in the morning and with a poor forecast on the cards we literately had everything crossed for dry weather. On arrival a large rental truck was parked up and confirmed that the team from The Figaro Shop were already on site and enjoying a full English… Read More
Published on 10th April 2018

NEC Classic Motor Show - 9th to 12th November 2017

For the 5th time at this fantastic event the club set-up camp to spread some figgy-love. Club founder, editor and general tea maker Kevin takes up the story of a hectic 3 days… The shows preparation started many weeks before on a wet and windy day in the office of… Read More
Published on 16th November 2017

Cornwall Figaro Rally - 3rd to 7th September 2017

Organised by club member Patrick Light, this event took place on the 3rd – 7th September 2017.  24 cars and 38 people attended the event. Day 1 Was the welcome night at 7pm where everybody was given their name badges and their welcome packs and we had a meeting explaining… Read More
Published on 26th September 2017

CarFest North - 29th to 30th July 2017

Figs a hit at CarFest North – Again! Once again over the weekend of the 29th/30th July an intrepid quintet of Figaros led by member Ken Graham, made their way to the beautiful setting of Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire to attend CarFest North, the brainchild of Radio 2’s… Read More
Published on 14th August 2017

Dorset Figaro Day Trip - 11th June 2017

17 Figaros Explore Dorset – Sunday 11th June South West Chapter Coordinator Suzy Compton takes her fellow members out for the day, taking in some Dorset cream teas, ice creams and spectacular scenery. Sunday 11th June and seventeen Figaros of all almost every colour gathered in the sea view car… Read More
Published on 12th June 2017

Sixth Annual Holland Rally - 4th June 2017

Holland Chapter Coordinator Brigitte Van den Broak reports on another brilliant rally in sunny Holland 26 Figs turned up (24 from Holland and 2 from Germany) to attend our 6th annual rally which took place on Sunday the 4th of June in the Netherlands. There were a lovely mix of… Read More
Published on 11th June 2017

Yorkshire Rally King Of The Castle - 1st June 2017

We’re still reminiscing about this year’s annual club rally in the Yorkshire Dales. It was a lovely surprise to receive this new video dedicated to our visit to the magnificently preserved medieval fortress, Skipton Castle. As the sun shone to welcome us to the town, 49 members in 25 Figs… Read More
Published on 10th June 2017

Yorkshire Figaro Rally - 1st to 4th June 2017

In 2017 our club won an award for this rally outshining even California in the category Best Club Run/Rally at the Classic Car Show awards on 10th November at the NEC. The calibre of our annual rally caught the attention of the Classic & Sports Car magazine award judges, overtaking… Read More
Published on 7th June 2017

Figaro Shop Open House - 14th May 2017

Organised by The Figaro Shop this event took place on Sunday 14th May 2017. It’s not often you get the chance to look under the Figaro in the company of experts! Over 50 owners jumped at the opportunity to learn more about their cars. The event included unrestricted access to… Read More
Published on 15th May 2017

Figgys at Felbrigg - 7th May 2017

Thanks to Helen Crowter (FOC Eastern England Chapter Coordinator) for organising this day out on Sunday 7th May 2017. The weather was not as kind as hoped, it was really cold and windy at Winterton (appropriately named it seems!) but at Felbrigg it wasn’t so windy so they were still… Read More
Published on 11th May 2017

Fife Figaro Drive Out - 30th April 2017

On Sunday 30th April at 10am ten Scottish chapter members assembled at Dobbies Garden World in Dalgetty Bay, Fife before heading up the Fife Coastal Tourist Route through the ‘East Neuk of Fife’ for lunch in Pittenweem, then heading to the Tay Road bridge where we said our farewells. Two… Read More
Published on 1st May 2017