Words and Pictures: Ireland Chapter Coordinator Dolly Webb The Irish Chapter of the Figaro Owners Club joined the Gordon Bennet 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

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

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

Pictures by Cassandra Thompson – Jones Members enjoyed a get-together at Compton Airfield on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. The airfield hosts a fun and informal car meet for local… Read More

Words by Wales Chapter Coordinator Helen Hunter Pictures by Kate Thomas Thankfully, our rescheduled Figaro 34th Birthday Celebration was able to go ahead after being postponed a month earlier because of horrendous weather. I deliberately didn’t detail our stopping off points when I sent out maps/postcodes as I wanted this… Read More

Words and Picture: Adam Woods Ahead of attending Ace Cafe later in the day, we, and a few of our Figgy friends, thought it would be fun to drive through the centre of London! While I know London fairly well, my knowledge is probably more based on using the Underground,… Read More

Words and Pictures Chapter Coordinator Catherine Hardy We agreed to meet at Belvoir Castle which stands to the northeast of Leicestershire, commanding outstanding views from where its name derives from the meaning `beautiful view’- now pronounced Beaver, the castle remains one of the most magnificent regency houses in England. Read More

Words and Pictures Pascal & Joyce For the 2024 edition of the Figaro After Summer Tour we went back to the traditional last Sunday of September. We chose the very central part of the Netherlands, the province of Utrecht! The National Park, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, gave us so many nice roads… Read More

Words and pictures by Eastern Chapter Coordinator Adam Woods The great thing about a “Figgy’s and Chat” is that it’s just a meet-up somewhere interesting or different, and chat. It’s worked so well this year as members just value the time to share stories and challenges. Of course, as challenges… Read More

Words, Pictures and Videos Adam Woods – Eastern Chapter Coordinator We are honoured to have organised the Figaro Owners Club attendance to CarFest again for our third year. There are always last-minute things that need done, but you know that it’ll all be worth it, not only for the fantastic… Read More

Words and Pictures By Jane Harrop UK North West Coordinator The event at Dalemain Mansion in Penrith is well established and out of the 800 vehicles on display, there were three Figaro’s. They attracted lots of attention and even though we had decided to have a rota so one of… Read More

Words and pictures: Adam Woods/Kevin Fagan (pics & video) ENJOY A SHORT VIDEO FROM ADAM Jim, who runs Flitwick Car Show, had contacted me to ask if the club would like to attend. Sadly in past years we already had something planned around that time, but this year we… Read More

Members soak in the sun at Bangers & Cash Live! Words and pictures by Mia Braine – North East Chapter Coordinator Bangers and Cash Live! What an incredibly fun day we had in North Yorkshire on Sunday the 11th of August. The sun… Read More

Words and pictures by Scotland Chapter Coordinator Ken Graham  Summer is the time for Figaro’s and also the time for festivals, and I love them both! As many of you will know I was a devotee of CarFest North from 2014 and organised the Club’s attendance from 2015. Sadly, 2022… Read More

Words and pictures by: Eastern Chapter Coordinator Adam Woods One of the first events we attended after lockdown restrictions were lifted was the Helmingham Festival of Classic and Sports Cars! After three years it was great to return again with the club for 2024! Helmingham is a Grade 1… Read More

Words and Pictures: North West Chapter Coordinator Jane Harrop You had to pre-register directly to attend the Didsbury and South Manchester Classic Car Show and then just turn up on the day! Free to exhibit and free to visitors, it ensured that it was a jam-packed and friendly show. There… Read More

Words and Pictures Martin Isted The event was held at the Wadebridge showground in Cornwall on Sunday 21st July 2024 and was organised by the Wadebridge Rotary Club to raise money for local charities. They had over 1100 vehicles registered to attend and were joined by various trade stands and… Read More

It was the first time our club had supported this event, which was held at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. Ten cars attended and the feedback was positive. Thanks to Jaymes Gardiner for sending the pictures and all our members for attending the day Enjoy some pictures… Read More

Words and Pictures by Jörg Middendorf Our third chapter meeting occurred in Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains from 5-7 July. Eight Figaros travelled through the Harz Mountains, stopping at Michaelstein Monastery, the Rappbodetalsperre dam and the Christianental Wildlife Park. We enjoyed a wonderful tour with mostly good weather… Read More

Words and pictures: Ken Graham Scottish Chapter Coordinator It was an early start for four Figs and their owners on Saturday 22nd of June as they headed for Largs in Ayrshire to catch the 8.15 am ferry for the short 10-minute crossing to the beautiful Isle of Cumbrae. ‘The… Read More

Words and Pictures Tanja and Edwin Hess The weekend of Saturday, June 1, 2024, was the day for the 13th Figaroteam Holland Tour in beautiful South Limburg. The start was in Mechelen, at Hotel Brull. The parking lot was full of 28 Figaro’s, who after receiving coffee and real Limburgse… Read More

Words and Pictures Scottish Chapter Coordinator Ken Graham In what was proving to be a busy start to June for the Scottish Chapter, just a week after our Thirlestane Castle weekend we were off on our travels once again to Errol Airfield (between Perth and Dundee) for one of our… Read More

Words and Pictures Scottish Chapter Coordinator Ken Graham Having made our debut visit to this show in 2023 many of the Scottish Chapter were keen to attend again. Set in the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, and with over 1000 classic cars, motorcycles… Read More

Words and pictures by Eastern Chapter Coordinator Adam Woods This year in the Eastern Chapter we decided to try a few different events to our usual Day Trips and do a mix of Figgy and Chats and Car Shows. One that we had always wanted to do was the Sandringham… Read More

This past year has been an incredibly successful one for our club. We have participated in and organised more than 30 different events around the globe. We all owe much of our success to our chapter coordinators, who have worked incredibly hard in the background and dedicated their… Read More

After the success of last year’s Norfolk Day Trip, we wanted this years to be as good but a bit different. This time we wanted to do the North West of Norfolk rather than the North East, and set about planning. Read More

Follow our members as they drive a lap around the 3.6-mile world-famous circuit which included 440 laser beams, 400,000 festive lights, and a hidden Santa within each part of the world! Read More

Words and Pictures Yuki Saga This meeting was held on November 13, 2021, in Yokosuka, Japan. It brings together Nissan pike cars and other special vehicles of the same age from all over Japan. On the day a total of 64 cars attended the event. Owners arrived at 9:00 in… Read More

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… Read More

Words & Pictures – Kevin Fagan Last November an email appeared in my inbox from Anita Waters. The ‘events submission form’ included the title Figaro’s 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