News Archive – 2010s

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We are always on the lookout for news and or stories about the Nissan Figaro! Maybe you’ve restored your car, been on an adventure, or have just brought one.

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Nissan Logos over the years

Although the Figaro doesn’t shout about its manufacturing heritage, we thought it might interest owners to learn more about the logo. As you can see from the picture on the right, the logo used on the car is outlined in orange. It is probably the most understated of the lot. Read More

Published on 30th December 2023

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2019 Gary Klyne

Started in 2019, this development saw the use of newer parts which provided an extended range BUILDER: GARY KLYNE Builder: Gary Klyne Country: United States Website: https://youtu.be/R2TKA-wze_c Date: July 2019 (Start) Range: Farthest to date – 89 miles, but haven’t done single-trip, full-to-empty test yet. Read More

Published on 18th April 2020

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2011 Speedwell Osaka Electric Car

This is the first electric conversion the club became of which was developed back in March 2011. BUILDER: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Builder: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Country: Japan Website: http://www.speed-well.jp/contents/gravure/no039/ Date: March 2011 Name: EV Figaro Range: 50km to 100km Charge Time: 8 Hours Battery Type:… Read More

Published on 18th April 2020

12 ways to add value to your Nissan Figaro

We believe if you are prepared to put the time in and spend money wisely you can actually retain your car’s value and in some cases actually increase it! Over the years the clubs processed hundreds of insurance valuations. We are pleased to report in most cases… Read More

Published on 21st December 2019

Sanford Doi - Nissan Figaro Personalised Number Plates

UK owners can only look on in envy at some of the mouth-watering personalised number plates that appear on our us members’ figs! Words: Sanford Doi Pictures: Club Members After seeing ‘MYFIGY’ posted by Sanford Doi on our USA Facebook Chapter Group we were interested to know just how he… Read More

Published on 29th November 2019

Nissan Figaro Wall Calendar 2020

We are delighted to announce the publication of our 10th Nissan Figaro Calendar! Comprising of 15 pictures of our members cars parked at stunning locations in England, Wales, Scotland, USA, Netherlands and New Zealand. The Calendar measures 28cm wide x 44cm high opened out. Top wire-o-bound Spiral binder, 250gsm Matt… Read More

Published on 20th November 2019

LHD - A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros

Despite popular belief, Nissan never actually manufactured any left-hand drive Figaros. If you’re lucky enough to own one, it would have gone through considerable modification to move the steering wheel and all the controls to the left-hand side of the car’s cabin. When Nissan launched the Figaro back in 1991… Read More

Published on 15th November 2019

Felt Toy Nissan Figaro from Yuki Saga

For those of you who love sewing and being creative why not make your own Figaro out of felt? Japanese Member Yuki Saga produced this Pale Aqua Figaro on this page and has documented how she did it and all the parts you will need along with scale templates required… Read More

Published on 14th November 2019

November & December 2019 Newsletter

Welcome to our November & December 2019 Newsletter. This edition includes the latest news and Figaro gossip plus a new Caption Competition, the much anticipated Cotswold Fun Weekend launch, Patrick Light’s Cornwall Rally, an amazing 150 hour restoration from member Eoin Mekie, Holland Rally report from Pascal Snel, Members’ story… Read More

Published on 1st November 2019

Safety - Baby seats and if you can fit them?

As a club we are always receiving questions concerning “Can I fit a baby seat to a Nissan Figaro?” We thought it would be useful to post comments from some of a few of our members of their experiences… I have just bought my first Figaro, and I have a… Read More

Published on 24th October 2019

Roof - How To Fit A Roof To The Nissan Figaro Video

A comprehensive 34 step 1/2 hour video tutorial on how to replace a Nissan Figaro roof (or hood). The video includes important tips and techniques required to remove your existing roof (which may be leaking due to having shrunk or have tears in it) and install a new one. The… Read More

Published on 16th October 2019

Carol & Eoin Mekie - Full Restoration

A&E Restoration After sitting on a drive for 10 years with a torn roof this lucky Figaro was given life saving surgery just in time The car now stripped and on its way to the painters Words & Pictures Eoin Mekie We bought… Read More

Published on 13th October 2019

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

Strictly Come Dancing - Show Calls For Figaro

Words & Pictures Kevin Fagan A couple of weeks ago I received an email from the BBC asking if we could supply a Figaro for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing? As Sue is such a big fan it didn’t take long to say yes! “I want… Read More

Published on 30th August 2019

Engine - Air Filter

This little upgrade can be fitted in 5 minutes and may even improve your MPG and performance! If you enjoy tinkering with your Figaro and don’t mind delving under the bonnet then read on. Chances are the air filter fitted in your Figaro is a paper type which is perfectly… Read More

Published on 5th May 2019

Toy - Figaro Model 1:18 Scale

Highly detailed 1:18th Scale model of the Nissan Figaro. The model was manufactured by Hobby Japan but at the time of writing no longer available. You can still buy but at a higher price and only through eBay by searching for the 1:18th Scale model of Nissan Figaro. Watch the… Read More

Published on 10th February 2019

Rust: Rear Wing Arch repair panel

The Figaro suffers badly from rust around the rear arches. This is due to the spot welding of the sub-frame to the shell of the car. Water from the road is forced up into this area and has no way of escaping. Over time the water turns the metal to… Read More

Published on 4th February 2019

Boot - How to fit a Rubber insert into a Nissan Figaro Top Boot Video

This little modification costs only £2.24! Club founder Kevin fits two rubber inserts to the inside of the top boot roof tabs to stop the release buckle from being marked by the tabs. The upgrade also helps keep the roof more secure and bending the tabs slightly will push the… Read More

Published on 22nd November 2018

Club hits £5,200 raised for charity

The club has chosen to work with CLIC SARGENT who fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer, often when they feel they can’t. They do this individually, locally and nationally, so that they can focus on the important things, like getting well. And if… Read More

Published on 8th April 2018

Seat Gap Filler

We think this is a nifty little product, so decided to include it in our Accessories Listings. The product was found at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2017. We all drop items and food down the side of our seats! The item fits neatly between the console and seats filling… Read More

Published on 18th November 2017

Yorkshire Figaro Rally wins NEC Classic Car show award

Our clubs Yorkshire Figaro Rally 2017 outshone even California in the category Best Club Run/Rally at the Classic Car Show awards on 10th November at the NEC. Left to right – Dave Youngs – Car Club Manager of Lancaster Insurance, Kevin Fagan – Figaro Owners Club Founder, Jane… Read More

Published on 16th November 2017

Wiper Arm- How to remove and paint your wiper arms

A simple job that required just a 12mm spanner and a can of spray paint! To remove, simply pull the black plastic clip up to expose the 12mm Nut. Using a socket set remove the nut. Now pull the wiper up and give it a wiggle to remove. You will… Read More

Published on 28th October 2017

Engine - Turbo Silicone Hose

According to the supplier, this is a Silicone replacement hose kit, which far exceeds the quality of the original genuine Nissan parts, will help eliminate any boost leaks and on top of that improve the looks of your engine. Leaking boost pressure causes noise, low power, bad running and eventually… Read More

Published on 8th October 2017

Hand Drawn Personalised Prints

Many thank to Dutch Member Pascal Snel, who sent us information on this company. Although the website is in Dutch, you can see the type of work that Koan can produce. I’m Koen de Vreeze, illustrator. I’ve always signed up from a young age and after some hassles in… Read More

Published on 7th October 2017

Wheel Arch Chrome Trim

This Wheel Arch Chrome Trim is a perfect replacement for the original Nissan optional items that began flaking and looking rippled many years ago. The trim is self-adhesive and can be fitted in a matter of minutes to totally transform the arches of your Figaro. To buy this item refer… Read More

Published on 12th June 2017

Suspension - Poly bushed arm kit improve handling

Remove that ‘jelly feeling’ from the rear suspension by exchanging the original ‘rubber bushes’ fitted on the suspension trailing arms for ‘polyurethane bushes’. available from just £149.99 a set. The Figaro Shop fitted a set to our club car ‘Belle’ and we can confirm that that there is a dramatic… Read More

Published on 12th June 2017

Lisa Ellis - Why I love my Figaro

I first saw a Figaro on a trip to Whitby, I loved it so much I stopped to take a photo. Little did I know that I would get engaged that weekend and that my then wonderful husband to be would buy me a Figaro 2 years later. I’ve… Read More

Published on 30th May 2017

Paul Hodgkinson - Why I love my Figaro

We had been spotting the odd fig around locally for years and listening to my wife’s comments about how she loved the look and how cute they were. So after some secret research about them I managed to source a topaz mist one locally that had been cherished by its… Read More

Published on 16th 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

1991 - Nissan Figaro Owners Manual (Included with car)

The car was supplied with a green owners manual as standard. the 96 page publication is written in Japanese and contains many cartoon style images which are useful. The book can be purchased on the web but unless you can translate Japanese it may not be helpful to you. We… Read More

Engine - Hose Kit Silicone Coolant Upgrade

Engine overheating caused by old or faulty coolant hoses can lead to a very expensive repair bill! These can provide a brand new Coolant Silicone Hose Kit. This includes all 9 hoses as pictured needed for the Figaro and new Stainless steel clips to replace the in-efficient standard Nissan clips. Read More

Engine - Rocker Shaft Re-Tension Kit

This kit is to re-tighten the rocker shaft on the engine. The kit is sold by The Figaro Shop who claim that if not done the shaft can lift causing damage to the head / top of the engine or even a snapped rocker shaft. For a simple job to do… Read More

Published on 31st January 2017

Wendy Rose - Why I love my Figaro

I’ve had my beautiful Connie for a year and a half now. She’s very much like me: Mostly old fashioned with a few modern features, discrete but quirky, with a desire for mischief and fun! I first caught a glimpse of one of these cute and gorgeous cars while at… Read More