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Jane Ellison-Bates Figaro named 'Primrose' featured as cameo car at 'Big Yellow Car Show'

Words and Pictures by Member Jane Ellison-Bates   Yorkshire chapter Figaro owner Jane Ellison-Bates was thrilled that the editor of Classic Car Weekly picked out Primrose to feature as the cameo car in his editorial piece about the first-ever Big Yellow Car Show this summer.  Her registration number was also… Read More

Published on 16th August 2025

Seats - Replacement leather seat kits

The club works with Seat Surgeons who can fit replacement leather seats either sent by post so you fit yourself, or they can fit for you. Tekko – This is a man-made microfibre material. It has a very natural feel close to genuine leather. Very durable and hard-wearing. Read More

Published on 14th August 2025

USA New Hope Automobile Show - 10th August 2025

Organised by Kristy Firestone, Words by Sal Monopoli (Emerald Green Figaro).   So what is cuter than a Nissan Figaro, you ask? How about 5 Figaros! That’s how many adorable Figaros showed up at the annual New Hope, Pennsylvania, auto show on Sunday, August 10th. A record number for the… Read More

Published on 14th August 2025

Helmingham Festival of Classic & Sports Cars - 3rd August 2025

Words and Pictures by Eastern Group Coordinator Adam Woods   Helmingham Festival of Classic and Sports Cars in Suffolk is a fantastic annual event that the club has attended a few times over the years. It is particularly popular with car clubs, such that this year spaces went in no… Read More

Published on 13th August 2025

Decals - Rear Top Boot Lid Decals

An optional extra when the cars were produced, Ken Graham’s Figaro had the boot decals when it was imported in 2011. The glue attaching the decal had deteriorated & the decals looked tired, so Ken patiently removed the original and attached a replacement set from a company on the Club… Read More

Published on 5th August 2025

Figaro Owners Club Promotional Leaflet

Our latest club leaflet begins with the fascinating story of how the overwhelming demand for the car when it was launched led Nissan to create a lottery to determine who would have the opportunity to purchase one. The publication goes on to showcase the unique process of how the four… Read More

Published on 4th August 2025

Simply Japanese – 20th July 2025

Words and Pictures by Adam Woods, South East Chapter Coordinator    Simply Japanese at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in southern England is one of those national events that we should all attend at least once. This year we went large and had 21 lovely Figs and (as always)… Read More

Published on 22nd July 2025

Classic Nostalgia – 20th July 2025

Words and Pictures by Barry Thompson, East and West Midlands Chapter Coordinator.   Four Figaros met up and drove in convoy to the Classic Nostalgia event at Shelsey Walsh. There were some great other classic cars and lots of noises and smells as they raced up the hill! The heavens… Read More

Published on 21st July 2025

Didsbury & South Manchester Car Show – 13th July 2025

Words and Pictures by Jane Harrop, North West Chapter Coordinator Didsbury and South Manchester Classic Car Show certainly proved to be a very popular event again this year. So much so that the space soon filled up, and two out of the six Figaros on display had to park together… Read More

Published on 18th July 2025

Figgys and Chat, Norfolk – 13th July 2025

Words and Pictures by Adam Woods, Eastern England Chapter Coordinator Variety is the spice of life, as they say, and with various car show events coming up, we wanted to do something a little less formal, giving members a chance to relax and chat with a short drive in between. Read More

Boot Luggage Rack

One of the most popular accessories this luggage rack has marine-varnished hardwood slats to put the luggage on, giving a more classic look. Easy to fit and remove, comes complete with a fitting kit. Specification It clamps on the side edges of the boot lid and has rubber feet… Read More

Published on 14th July 2025

Manufacture - When was my Figaro manufactured?

Can you establish the ‘Month’ and ‘Year‘ of manufacture? First, locate your VIN Number (see below), which, for example, will be similar to FK10-004551. Now, enter this number into the SEARCH BAR – https://nissan.epc-data.com/figaro You will be provided with Frame/Series Type, Body, Transmission, Production Month, Interior and… Read More

Published on 14th July 2025

Figgys and Chat at Kilgar Gardens - 11th July 2025

Words and Pictures Dolly Webb Ireland Chapter Coordinator What a day in its high 30s .We all decided driving to the coast would of been lovely but way too hot and would be too busy so we opted to visit the privately owned Kilgar Gardens. The lady their Paula was… Read More

Published on 12th July 2025

Club Members Figaro used in the Sarah Jane Adventures TV Series

Words and Pictures by Member Jaymes Gardiner As most people of know me, I love anything to do with Doctor Who, which includes the spin off show, ‘The Sarah Jane Adventures‘ which is famously known in the Figaro community for having a Figaro as Sarah Jane’s Car – which was… Read More

Published on 9th July 2025

Truro Classic Car Show - 6th July 2025

Words and Pictures by Members Evelyn & Peter Binns Figaro’s get-together at the  Truro Classic Car Show. Sponsored by Cornish solicitors Coodes, and raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Truro BID brought the third Truro Classic Car Show back to the city on Sunday 6 July, giving thousands of car… Read More

Published on 8th July 2025

Wing Mirror Caps - Made from Stainless Steel

One of the 55 accessories available when the car was launched in 1991 was Mirror Caps. They fit over the existing mirrors and are kept in place with double-sided tape. No longer available, The Figaro Shop have recreated them. The all-new, highly polished stainless steel Nissan Figaro Mirror Caps are… Read More

Published on 6th July 2025

Moffat Classic Car Show - 29th June 2025

Words and Pictures by Ken Graham, Scottish Chapter Coordinator.  June had 5 weekends this year, and the Scottish Chapter had a Figaro event on each one of them! The Moffat Show was the second of the two-day events and involved an overnight stay if you were planning to participate in… Read More

Published on 1st July 2025

Classics In Cardiff - 29th June 2025

Words and Pictures by Helen Hunter, Wales Chapter Coordinator   As a member of the South Wales Classic Car Club, I was invited to join around 500 fabulous Classic cars exhibiting at the Cardiff City Football Stadium, Leckwith, Cardiff. I had posted this on the Figaro Owners Club events site,… Read More

Published on 29th June 2025

July & August 2025 Newsletter

Hooray! We’re thrilled to bring you this fabulous bumper issue ahead of July, just in time for you to enjoy some leisurely reading over the weekend! No need to rush—take your time to dive into all the delightful content we’ve prepared for you. The weather this month continues to deliver… Read More

Published on 29th June 2025

Classics on the Plain - 22nd June 2025

Words and Pictures by Jaymes Gardiner From the past years of doing Figaro only events, this year I decided to open ‘Picnic on the Plain’ to any vehicle of interest – hence it being renamed ‘Classics on the Plain’ Setting up early I waited to see what would show up… Read More

Published on 23rd June 2025

Fourth German Chapter Meeting - 20th to 22nd June 2025

Words and Pictures by Jörg Middendorf, German Chapter Coordinator.  We had a lovely meeting with some great trips and good food. If you’re wondering what that strange car was that was with us, it’s a Nissan S-Cargo belonging to one of the club’s forum members. His Figaro broke down at… Read More

Published on 22nd June 2025

Figgys and Chat at Churchill Tree Pub – 21st June 2025

Words and Pictures Jane Harrop, North West Chapter Coordinator    Ange & Dan in Helena were first to arrive at the Churchill Tree Pub located in the historical grounds of Alderley Park in Cheshire, followed by me with Bob & Sam in Figgy. Next to join us were Janet &… Read More

Published on 21st June 2025

Millport Classic Car Event - 21st June 2025

Words and Pictures by Ken Graham, Scottish Chapter Coordinator The fourth June weekend event in a row for the Scottish Chapter took place on Saturday, 21st June, and this one involved a ferry trip across the Firth of Clyde from Largs to Millport on the Isle of Great Cumbrae. We… Read More

Published on 21st June 2025

Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show - 15th June 2025

Words and Pictures by Channel Islands Chapter Coordinator Brian Crockett Minty took centre stage at the Guernsey Classic Car Show on a sun-drenched Sunday, turning heads and sparking smiles among enthusiasts and passers-by alike. Nestled among an array of vintage beauties, Minty, resplendent in its Emerald Green, stood out as… Read More

Published on 18th June 2025

Engine - Gearbox Conversion to Manual Video by The Figaro Shop

Like A Figaro…But Faster! Have you ever been slightly frustrated at the 3-speed automatic gearbox on your Figaro? The Figaro Shop can convert your Figaro to a 5-speed manual transmission. Read their latest blog. Click here Benefits ✅ Higher top speeds – Cruise comfortably… Read More

Published on 17th June 2025

Father’s Day Classic At Castle Howard – 15th June 2025

Words by Mia Braine, North Eastern & Yorkshire Chapter Coordinator. Pictures by Katie-Maria Wolf & Mia Baine. The 15th of June was Father’s Day, and it was the ideal opportunity for car parents of many pampered vehicles to show off their garage projects. Castle Howard, just north of York, was… Read More

Published on 15th June 2025

Figgys and Chat at Apple Tree Kitchen Worcester - 14th June 2025

Words and Pictures by Barry Thompson, East and West Midlands Chapter Coordinator We had a gathering of 9 figs at the Apple Tree Kitchen, and except for two, they were all Emerald Green! The group stopped for coffee, cake, and a chat, and it was a pleasure to meet up… Read More

Published on 14th June 2025

Bonnet/Hood Engine Bay Heat Shield

The Figaro is equipped with a turbocharger, allowing the engine to produce more power, torque, acceleration and fuel economy from the 987cc power plant. The turbocharger works by using spent exhaust gas to spin a turbine, which in turn forces air into the engine to produce power. The front-mounted turbocharger… Read More

Published on 10th June 2025

BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring - 8th June 2025

Words and Pictures by Scottish Chapter Coordinator, Ken Graham. This year was our 3rd visit to this show, which features around 1000 Classic Cars and Vintage Vehicles of all shapes and sizes. We were delighted to find ourselves in a fantastic location, in the area of the main field in… Read More

Published on 8th June 2025

Figgys and Chat - Gordon Bennett Run - 2nd June 2025

Words and Pictures: Ireland Chapter Coordinator Dolly Webb The Irish Chapter of the Figaro Owners Club joined the Gordon Bennett Route on Monday last, receiving a rally pack which included afternoon tea and BBQ that evening, starting at the Heath in Laois. What an experience to be in a rally… Read More

Published on 5th June 2025

Lighting - The Three Fog Light Options

When the car was manufactured back in 1991, a Fog Light was not included, and this was because the Figaro was only ever intended for sale in Japan and at the time, legislation did not require Nissan to fit one. At the time of importing the car, to allow… Read More

Published on 3rd June 2025

Fourteenth Figaroteam Holland Tour - 1st June 2025

Words by Pascal & Joyce Snell, Holland Chapter Coordinator. Pictures by Pascal Snel & Jan van der Klok.   The Tour is organised by Figaro owners Tanja & Edwin, and Toine & Jorg from Figarocars, together known as the Figaro Team Holland. This tour was the 14th edition, and… Read More

Published on 3rd June 2025

Grandtully & Strathtay Gala Day - 1st June 2025

Words and Pictures: Ken Graham, Scotland Chapter Coordinator As Figaro Owners, it’s always nice to find a new event to get along to and show off our lovely Figs. In this case, the organiser of the local Gala Day in Grandtully (pronounced ‘Grantly’) and Strathtay, had had a few Classic… Read More

Published on 2nd June 2025

Haynes Motor Museum Breakfast Meet - 1st June 2025

Words and Pictures by Kitty & Andrew Muffett, South West Chapter Coordinators.   On the 1st June, it was time once again for a pilgrimage to the Haynes Motor Museum for one of their Breakfast Clubs. These are held on the first Sunday of the month and have… Read More

Published on 1st June 2025

Rust - The Hidden Danger Beneath: Protecting Your Nissan Figaro from rust

Rust is the biggest killer of Figaros, and once it’s taken hold, the cost of repairs can be thousands of pounds. The Nissan Figaro was built in 1991, but like many cars, it has suffered from rust corrosion in certain areas of the bodywork. This could be due to a… Read More

Published on 27th May 2025

Tintern and Monmouth Figaro Drive Out - 18th May 2025

Words by Helen Hunter – Pictures Phil & Charlotte We had wonderfully sunny, warm weather and an excellent turnout for the drive to Tintern and Monmouth – 10 cars in all.  It was great to be supported by old friends and new, who had travelled from far… Read More

Published on 23rd May 2025

Seats - How to maintain your seats and avoid unsightly cracking

Words and Pictures by Kevin Fagan The seats in the Figaro were finished in sumptuous cream leather; however, unless they were regularly maintained, many have suffered from cracking. WHY DOES THE LEATHER ON MY FIGARO SEATS CRACK There are several causes of your leather items cracking in unsightly ways. Understanding… Read More

Published on 22nd May 2025

Rust - Where's Rusty?

Words and Pictures: Ken Graham (and Fergus), Scotland Chapter Coordinator My intention was to title this article ‘What lies beneath?’ Until our friends at The Figaro Shop published their own ‘Rust Focussed’ online blog (definitely worth checking out) using the same title!! (Cheers, Toby!!) Read now Staying… Read More

Published on 22nd May 2025

Figgys and Chat at Salmsbury Hall - 18th May 2025

Words and Pictures by North West Chapter Coordinator Jane Harrop To kick the day off, we managed to take some individual photos of the vehicles in front of the historic timber-framed building before parking up, where they looked magnificent in a row and sparkled in the sunshine. On arrival at… Read More

Published on 22nd May 2025

Carole Cohen marks Milestone with 5,000th Member

We’re buzzing to celebrate this milestone—Carole Cohen, who joined our vibrant family this week and enjoys the special membership number of 5,000.   From our humble beginnings with a simple website in March 2009, we’ve blossomed into a thriving community that’s all about passion, camaraderie, and support for Figaro… Read More

Published on 19th May 2025