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Club Newsletter for November 2026 is here!

Figaro Owners Club Members’ Newsletter for November and December is out! Check out the email in your in box or head over to the forum to read the latest edition – https://figaroownersclubforum.com/thread/9763/club-newsletter-november-2026 In this newsletter we are bringing you a Belgium update, stories about… Read More
Published on 2nd November 2026

Figgys and Chat at Ace Cafe London - 24th October 2026

Despite the arrival of Storm Austen bringing wet and windy conditions in Southern England and Storm Boelo getting ready to make its presence known, members refused to let the weather dampen their spirits as they gathered at the legendary Ace Cafe on Saturday 24th October for a spooktacular event. The… Read More
Published on 31st October 2026

Figaro Owners Club 2027 Rally will be in Belgium!

This memory making event, hosted by Scenic Car Tours, is a 4 day tour for 60 Figaros from 26th to 29th September 2027, based from a riverside hotel, and features a tour and parade lap of the Spa Francorchamps Circuit, a visit to the 1940 Bruly de Pesche site and… Read More
Published on 31st October 2026

Nissan Figaro Car Covers Pros and Cons

We are hurtling towards winter in the UK, and some of us are thinking about how best to take care of our precious Figaros during the inevitable bad weather. Of course, we know that the best protection we can give our Figgys is to put them in a garage, but… Read More
Published on 29th October 2026

Figgys and Chat Goodies Food Hall - 18th October 2026

Maria and Gary report in on a Sunday Roast and Retro Charm: Figaro Owners Club Figgys and Chat at Goodies! Who lets a bit of typical wet weather stop a Figaro meet-up? Certainly not us! On Sunday 18th October, 11 eager Figaro fans gathered for our latest club get-together at… Read More
Published on 28th October 2026

Sarah and Hamish - Why I love my Figaro

While we were having fun at the 35th Big Birthday Bash in the summer, we got talking to some lovely Figgy owners about what it is that makes their Figgy special. There was one story which really captured out hearts, and it is such a privilege to be able to… Read More
Published on 26th October 2026

Pakistan Chapter Annual Dinner and Meeting with Figaro Friends

Khurram arranged a dinner for members of the Pakistan Chapter,  describing it as a wonderful meeting with new Figaro Owners Club members and friends at Bagh Restaurant. We shared beautiful pictures and cherished memories from the Figaro 35th Birthday Party in Warwickshire, UK. We enjoyed an amazing dinner and had… Read More
Published on 24th October 2026

Clevedon Cars and Coffee - 10th October 2026

Eight members enjoyed a blustery but sunny Saturday morning at the popular Clevedon Cars and Coffee event on Saturday 10th October, proving that a little wind is no match for good company and Figgys on a morning out by the sea. After meeting up bright and early in a supermarket… Read More
Published on 20th October 2026

DVLA Release 2026 UK Licensed & SORN Nissan Figaro Stats

Figaro Owners Club recently contacted the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to confirm their records of Nissan Figaros registered and licensed for use on UK roads. DVLA confirms their statistics are from August 2026. As the UK is believed to have the largest number of Nissan Figaros on the… Read More
Published on 17th October 2026

Eighth Netherlands Figaro After Summer Tour - 27th September 2026

Joyce and Pascal tell us all about the Eighth Netherlands Figaro After Summer Tour! I would like to begin by giving you an idea of what a tour weekend looks like for us to organise under normal circumstances. Starting on a Friday, we drive half the tour, checking if everything… Read More
Published on 12th October 2026

Drive Out to Porthkerry Country Park - 30th August 2026

Members met up for a long-awaited day of fun, companionship and beautiful scenery after earlier attempts had been postponed from the original event that was a planned Drive Out to Porthkerry Country Park in August 2026. PLAN C – THE DEJA VU TOUR – Sunday, 4 October 2026 We have… Read More
Published on 3rd October 2026

Thurleigh Airfield Meet - 30th August 2026

Community Coordinator Antony organised a meet-up and visit to the Thurleigh 306th Bombardment Group Museum on a lovely sunny Sunday morning in August. Four fabulous members arrived in their Figaros, who were warmly welcomed by Peter, a volunteer at the museum. Unfortunately, Peter’s own Figaro wasn’t able to join us,… Read More
Published on 27th September 2026

Drive Out Loch Earn and St Fillans - 23rd August 2026

Following an event arranged by Ken in Scotland where Eight Figs, tops down with smiles all round, set off from Stirling for a fantastic summer drive through some stunning Scottish scenery! Ann who attended has written a poem to capture the event On a bright summers day 8 Figs got… Read More
Published on 26th September 2026

Hire a Figaro

If you’re searching for a beautiful but affordable classic car for your big day, look no further. A Figaro makes an excellent Wedding or Special Events Car! Below is a selection of providers who may be able to help you. Published: 21st July… Read More
Published on 24th September 2026

Jörg - Why I love my Figaro

You may remember back at the start of April we shared the story of cigar smoking club member, Winnie Kirk-Brae, who had developed an additive for the Figaro which would combat the ethanol issues, improve fuel economy and convert the exhaust fumes into little pink hearts! Many people spotted… Read More
Published on 21st September 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - an Unexpected Bride

In recent posts we have mentioned about all the organisation that goes into events… and the Big Birthday Bash was organisation and more!! So, when we were coming up with our risk assessments and contingency plans, one thing we didn’t quite anticipate was that a bride would wish to depart… Read More
Published on 17th September 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - organising a Big Event

Creating memory making events helps us celebrate the smiles that the Figaro creates and inspires the joy of meeting owners and fans! Is it the car, or is it the owners and fans that inspire the Figaro Owners Club? Well one inevitably leads to the other… and all are invariably… Read More
Published on 10th September 2026

Club Newsletter for September 2026 is here!

Figaro Owners Club Member Newsletter for September 2026 has been released! Check your email, or read it over in the forum – https://figaroownersclubforum.com/thread/9753/club-newsletter-september-2026 In a slightly refreshed format that gives you “tasters” for the stories so you can click through to read the full articles on the… Read More
Published on 7th September 2026

Join us at Ace Cafe for another Spooktacular Figgys and Chat!

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Nissan Figaro for a Figgys and Chat at the legendary Ace Cafe London on 24th October 2026. Don’t miss one of the most spooktacular events in the Figaro Owners Club calendar! Expect a fantastic afternoon of colourful Figaros, Halloween costumes,… Read More
Published on 5th September 2026

Ken Charity Fundraises at CarFest 2026

While the club didn’t make it to CarFest this year, Ken attended over the Bank Holiday weekend with Sporting Bears who offer ‘Dream Rides’ to raise money for charity… I’d done 8 CarFest North events showing our Figs with the Figaro Owners Club, but this was my first visit South,… Read More
Published on 4th September 2026

Mathewsons Live 2026 - 23rd August 2026

Our North East England Community Chapter Coordinator, Mia, organised a super event for some lovely Figaros at the Great Yorkshire Showground on 23rd August 2026. Read on to find out more about a chance encounter, balloons and cake! “There are few things in life more delightful than a flock of… Read More
Published on 1st September 2026

Consultation on Emissions Regulation - GB

We have now reviewed the consultation that is currently live on the UK government website about regulation of emissions, with a deadline for responses by 6th September 2026. Here’s the link to the consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles-regulating-environmental-impacts/regulating-environmental-impact-of-in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles Whether this consultation directly impacts the Nissan Figaro is unclear as the consultation references… Read More
Published on 30th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Gala Dinner

After a memory making weekend of quizzing, beeps and waves, record breaking (we hope!) picnics, an exhibition, showcases, and a charity fund raising raffle, all that was left to do was to enjoy a 90s themed gala dinner and a bit of a boogie! We took a few moments to… Read More
Published on 29th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - thanking Kevin and Sue

As club members, and as the committee who are now the custodians of the Figaro Owners Club, we wanted to take a moment at the Big Birthday Bash, to recognise club founders Kevin and Sue. They have done so much to benefit the Figaro Community, building up the membership organisation… Read More
Published on 27th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Showcases

Alongside various announcements that the club had to share about upcoming events and things we have been doing, we were delighted to welcome two partners to the event. Steve Newbold of Figaro Upholstery was on hand to showcase the fantastic interior he has designed for his beautiful Devon Cream Figaro… Read More
Published on 25th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Exhibition

In celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday, Figaro Owners Club promised to present a history of the car as never seen before… With huge thanks to Kevin for building up the archive of the car and it’s history and Claire for building upon and expanding the archive, Lukas created… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Picnic

When we were planning the Big Birthday Bash, creating memorable moments was what we were focused on… and when it came to the catering on the day, we wanted to find something that was perfectly Figgy, able to be distributed to 250 people… and to create that memory making moment!… Read More
Published on 21st August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Drive Out

Figaro Owners Club celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday featured not one, but two drive outs looping around so that members could enjoy beeping and waving as they crossed each other! Enjoy this video compilation of Figaros meeting Figaros   Enjoy this video of Beeps and Waves in… Read More
Published on 19th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Figgy Photo

For the Big Birthday Bash we wanted to make the event as memorable as possible by creating some magical moments that members could enjoy! One of those took place just before the Drive Out where a photo to remember the day by would be taken by our photographers! As we… Read More
Published on 17th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the 35

Figaro Owners Club celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday at Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, featured 35 Figaros specially selected for their own dedicated Figgy Parking at the event! As a celebration of all things Figaro, and on the car’s 35th birthday we wanted to take the opportunity to… Read More
Published on 15th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Quiz

In celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday, Figaro Owners Club members had a few optional extras to enjoy… there were additional drive outs available for people to do in their own time, discounted entry to the British Motor Museum, and on the Friday night, a Quiz! Hosted by Mark… Read More
Published on 14th August 2026

Big Birthday Bash - 2,053 Thank Yous

On the weekend of 7th to 9th August 2026, we were delighted to welcome 125 members and around 250 attendees back to Walton Hall for the Big Birthday Bash, and my goodness what fun we had!! We will be releasing various articles over the coming weeks about the event, including… Read More
Published on 13th August 2026

Members enjoy a lovely day at Mundesley Car Show

Mandy has shared some photos from a car show she attended what she has described as a lovely day with lots of people asking about the cars. The show was Mundesley Car Show on Sunday 26th July at Gold Park. Vintage, classic and retro cars and motorbikes came to the… Read More
Published on 12th August 2026

Figgys and Chat at Farmhouse Fincham - 12th July 2026

Five Figgys enjoyed the baking sun and a spot of lunch in Fincham Visiting somewhere in the locality that members may not know is there, is one of the joys of owning a Figaro… not only can you make new Figgy friends but you can line the cars up and… Read More
Published on 10th August 2026

Cotswold Tour and Prescott Hill Climb - 9th and 10th May 2026

The South West Community Chapter’s first event of 2026 was a Weekender! Starting with the Classic Cotswold Tour on Saturday 9th May and concluding with the Prescott Hill Climb on Sunday 10th. Kitty and Andrew report in! Now in Winchcombe Rotary’s 6th year of organising these events, they are a… Read More
Published on 8th August 2026

Truro Classic - 2nd August 2026

Lynette reports in on the South West Community Chapter’s attendance to Truro Classic Car Show “On Sunday 02 August 2026 a small group of Figaros gathered early in the morning to attend the Truro Classic Car Show. We were lucky to have 5 Figaros in total, which made for a… Read More
Published on 6th August 2026