Recent Events

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

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

Irish Figaro Meet Up - 29th April 2017

The First Figaro Event – Here’s the Craic Let’s make it clear from the very beginning. There’s no other car like Figaro to me. It has nothing to do with all the attention the car gets everywhere I go or with the admiration for its rarity. It’s the way she… Read More

Published on 30th April 2017

Ace Cafe London - 6th April 2017

Bring me sunshine! Wall-to-wall sunshine with temperatures hitting 24 degrees made for one of the most successful meets ever at this iconic venue. This was the club’s 7th visit and like past events, some members travelled hundreds of miles (or should we say kilometres) to attend. 56 Figs, 2 x… Read More

Published on 9th April 2017

26th Birthday Fun Run - 12th February 2017

To celebrate the cars 26th Birthday (Feb 14th 1991) Members of the Figaro Owners Club and Nissan Figaro Owners Club Facebook Page meet on a cold and wet Sunday! Kicking off at Epsom Downs with 15 Figs we made our way in convoy down the A24 into Old Barn Garden… Read More

Published on 13th February 2017

Festive Figgy Run - 11th December 2016

On Sunday 11th December 2016 the inaugural Festive Figgy Fun Run met at the Oaksmere Hotel in Suffolk and saw 13 Figgys gathering under blue skies and winter sunshine to pose for photos in the hotel’s impressive grounds before setting off in convoy for the historic town of Lavenham, Suffolk. Read More

Published on 16th December 2016

NEC Classic Motor Show - 11th to 13th November 2016

The club set up camp in hall 5 of the Classic Motor Show NEC to spread the Figgy love. Club founder, editor and general tea maker Kevin takes up the story of a hectic 3 days… Now I confess that the Figaro is a bit special to us but even… Read More

Published on 3rd November 2016

Belgium Figaro Rally - 12th to 16th September 2016

Glorious sunshine, empty roads, friendly people and stunning venues! Read about the fun 53 Club Members and 28 Figs had during the week of Monday 12th – Friday 16th Sept 2016. The rally was a varied mix of sightseeing and activities (including Kayaking for the adventurous). Following the ‘welcome dinner’… Read More

Published on 10th September 2016

CarFest North - 29th to 31st July 2016

No, it’s not a dramatic find of a long lost Enid Blyton story, but, for five intrepid Figaro Owners their trip to CarFest North, Chris Evans’ ever-expanding event for BBC Children In Need, was certainly an adventure! With a new venue this year, moving a few miles down the Cheshire… Read More

Published on 4th August 2016

Silverstone Classic - 29th to 31st July 2016

26 Figs attend this amazing event located at the historic race track as part of our car’s 25th Birthday Celebrations. Wristbands on, flags and balloons attached we were then escorted to the circuit at 17.30 to take part in the Parade Lap. Having waited for an hour in the ‘holding… Read More

Published on 30th July 2016

East Anglia Fun Run - 24th July 2016

On Sunday 24th July 2016, the sun was shining as 17 Figaros met at Tally Ho tearoom for the start of the East Anglia Figaro Run. After tea and cakes at the Tally Ho, our  colourful convoy set off for the coast to enjoy a picnic in  the sunshine. We… Read More

Published on 24th July 2016

Scottish Retro and Classic Car Show - 14th June 2016

This show was a classic example of how the ‘Chapters’ can work. A Scottish member saw the event locally and suggested it might be good for a few Figs to come along, We then set up an ‘Event’ on the club Website, and ended up with almost 10% of the… Read More

Published on 18th June 2016

25th Birthday Party - 4th to 5th June 2016

As 266 cute Figaro cars gathered at Wroxall Abbey on Sunday for the car’s 25th birthday celebrations, even the sun smiled down on them. Preceded by a glittering gala dinner dance on a Saturday evening, glorious weather put the final touches on the Pimms-soaked festivities as more than 500 Figaro… Read More

Published on 3rd June 2016

Cornwall Fun Run - 14th May 2016

Figaro Members show Bulldog Spirit! This event took place over two separate days PART 1 With members cancelling left, right and centre (due to a horrendous weather forecast of high winds, hail and thunderstorms all day) the organiser of the Cornwall Fun Run, Patrick Light was under considerable pressure… Read More

Published on 16th May 2016

Donington Historic Festival - 30th April to 1st May 2016

Five have plenty of fun Yes, that is the title of an Enid Blyton book, but Five Figgys definitely had plenty of fun at Donington Historic Festival on Saturday 30th April. Figaro Owners Club were pleased to be represented by “The Five”, as Car Clubs are an intrinsic feature of… Read More

Published on 30th April 2016

Ace Cafe London - 6th April 2016

We are always lucky with the weather and again this year after a wet and windy start the sun came out as cars started to arrive. Once squeezed in and pointing the right way members made their way to the club stand to sign in before heading for the cafe… Read More

Published on 2nd April 2016

CarFest North - 31st July to 2nd August 2015

CarFest North 2015 brings together three of the genuine passions of its creator, Radio DJ Chris Evans: live music, classic cars and family fun. Organised over the last weekend in July, CarFest North takes place at Oulton Park Race Circuit and as well as providing a huge and popular event,… Read More

Published on 15th August 2015

Old Walden Day Out - 14th June 2015

Julie Janes organised this event which stared at the Hare and Hound Pub! Coffee and cake eaten, it was time to jump in the figs for a convoy to the Shuttleworth Collection. 15 Cars attended this super day out…… Read More

Published on 15th June 2015

Scotland Figaro Rally - 1st to 5th June 2015

On Monday 1st June 2015, Thirty Figs descended on Scotland for 5 days of wonderful attractions, stunning scenery and special friendship. The two-centre rally mixed urban, lowland and highland driving (in Figgy convoy, of course!). A few days earlier the cars had set off from various parts of Europe including… Read More

Published on 9th June 2015

Ace Cafe London - 11th April 2015

72 Figs have a Figgytastic Time at the Ace After a wet and windy start, the sun came out bang on the queue at 10.30 as cars started to arrive from around the UK and even Europe! Once squeezed in and pointing the right way members made their way to… Read More

Published on 1st May 2015

Figaro Birthday Fun Run - 12th February 2015

Featuring the Figaro Owners Club and Members of the London & Surrey Figaro Owners Group for the 24th Birthday Fun Run. Starting from Epsom Downs the convoy made its way to its first stop at Bucks Barn Services on the A24 for a coffee then made our way to… Read More

Published on 15th January 2015

Isle of Wight Figaro Rally - 13th to 14th September 2014

Over the 13th/14th September 2014 35 Figaros (some from Europe) set off from the Lakeside Hotel to explore the stunning scenery and outstanding natural beauty of the Isle of Wight. The locals promised us sunshine and delivered this is buckets! The busy schedule included Ventor Esplanade, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, The… Read More

Published on 2nd December 2014

NEC Classic Motor Show - 14th to 16th November 2014

We spent 3 very enjoyable days at the NEC Classic Car Show talking, eating and even dreaming about Figs! Each year we learn more about how to do this show better and indeed this year another lesson as members were hoping to buy ‘Club T-Shirts’ from the stand which we… Read More

Published on 15th November 2014

Nissan Brand Day - 12th November 2014

The club was invited to attend this exclusive Nissan event on the 12th November 2014 and member Steve Mitton was there to report. We had a great day with all the ‘Nissan’ crowd – they were a well organised, friendly team. The activities included: Drift cars & speed tracking (as… Read More

Published on 4th November 2014

Cherished Vehicle Show - 1st June 2014

For the 3rd year running, Nissan Figaros were present at the Chippenham Lions Cherished Vehicle and Farm Fun Day in the Allington Farm Shop field on Sunday 1st June.  Every year it’s grown but it’s still a small enough event to make it fun and enable us to have a… Read More

Published on 23rd September 2014

FigFest North - 20th September 2014

Members of the club had a wonderful day showing off their cars at this northern event. The display of Figaros shared the stunning grounds with other classics at Wentworth Woodhouse Awesome picture with Wentworth in the back and a line of classic & custom Figs. Thanks again to George and… Read More

Published on 21st September 2014

CarFest South - 22nd to 24th August 2014

Wow what a weekend! Thanks again to Vanessa & Clive, Nikki & Moke, Valerie & Chris, Paul & Laura & Billy, Julie & Friend, Karen & Steve & Harry for bringing their cars down to exhibit on our stand. We must have spoken to hundreds of people many of which… Read More

Published on 30th August 2014

CarFest North - 22nd to 24th August 2014

We had 5 vehicles on display, 3 Lapis Grey, 1 Emerald Green and 1 Topaz Mist. Despite the torrential rain on Friday and Saturday we still managed to get plenty of attention and had many visitors to our stand. This show has something for everyone, on the track they had… Read More

Published on 30th August 2014

Figaros Go Jurassic - 6th June 2014

Thanks to Suzy Compton for all her help in organising this event in June 2014 We met at Osmington Mills car park on the 29th of June, a scenic spot with sea views of Weymouth and Portland. I immediately found out how wonderful it is to see so… Read More

Published on 9th June 2014