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1991 Nissan Figaro - Offered Directly From Ray Mallock

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1991 Nissan Figaro - Offered Directly From Ray Mallock

Lot Number: 357

1991 Nissan Figaro - Offered Directly From Ray Mallock

Purchased by Ray Mallock in 2012 as a fun project and fully rebuilt by RML with only 1,000km since. Offered without Reserve.

Sold for: £14,625

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th August, 2024 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
Emerald Green
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
H698 HTA

SUMMARY

Purchased by Ray Mallock in 2012 as a fun project and fully rebuilt by RML with only 1,000km since. Offered without Reserve.

DESCRIPTION

Named after the title character of the Beumarchais comic opera and meeting a ‘retro’ trend then sweeping Japan, the Nissan Figaro is a front-engined, front-wheel drive, two-door 2+2 convertible featuring smooth 1950s-inspired bodywork. Manufactured for the model year 1991, it was built by a Nissan special products group known as The Pike Factory and marketed in Japan at Nissan ‘Cherry Stores’. Based on the first-generation Nissan Micra K10 platform, the Figaro features a turbocharged 980cc engine, offering 75bhp @ 6,000rpm mated to a 3-speed automatic gearbox.

Initially, a production run of only 8,000 units was planned, however demand was exceedingly high and after two increases in production schedules, a total of 20,073 Figaros were manufactured, all in right-hand drive as they were intended solely for the Japanese market. Even with the greatly increased production numbers, demand was so high that potential purchasers had to enter a lottery to win the chance to buy one.

Only four colours were available, Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey and all were fitted with leather seats, air conditioning and a CD Player. A ‘limited edition’ was available upgraded with passenger side baskets and cup holders.

The Emerald Green example on offer here belongs to Ray Mallock, renowned former racing driver, respected engineer and Chairman of RML. Ray bought the car in 2012 and asked his team to strip and complete a ground-up rebuild of the Figaro to his exacting standards. Only 1,000km have been covered since then and it has always been kept in a heated garage.

Excitingly offered without Reserve, many hours of work have been invested in this car by a world-renowned engineering company. This therefore represents a rare opportunity that will reward a closer inspection.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 357
Make: NISSAN
Model: FIGARO
Registration Number: H698 HTA
Chassis Number: FK10005533
Engine Number: MA10987
Transmission: Automatic
Body Colour: Emerald Green

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Harry Whale
Car Specialist
07919 887374
harry@iconicauctioneers.com

For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.

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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.

Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 26th August between 9am and 2pm.

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