The Nissan Figaro Is a Crazy Retro Japanese Tiny Convertible

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CHECK OUT THIS NISSAN FIGARO ON CARS & BIDS!
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This is a 1991 Nissan Figaro and it is very weird and very quirky. It's an incredibly tiny Japanese convertible with retro styling. We are thrilled to be offering this Figaro for sale on CARS & BIDS!!! Today I'm reviewing this Nissan Figaro, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'll also get behind the wheel and review the driving experience.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:33 It Can Be Yours On CARS & BIDS!!!
01:07 What Is This Thing?
04:23 The Four Seasons
05:11 1950s Styling
07:10 No Nissan Badging
07:53 Interior 1950s Retro Insanity
11:46 The Convertible Top
14:35 Back Seats!?
15:01 Mini Trunk
15:53 Puny Power
17:09 Driving Experience
21:52 Final Thoughts
22:16 DougScore
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@DougDeMuro 14 днів тому

Check out THIS! Figaro HERE crsnbds.com/nissan-figaro

@urgeeked3977 14 днів тому

Is the March/Micra on your bucket list by any chance Doug? 🤔

@kbtred51 13 днів тому

Saw this lurking in the garage so waited for this. Inspiration was likely 50s Austins rather than an after-life.

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

@@urgeeked3977add also the 240SX and Mitsubishi Starion.

@hazeboy8981 12 днів тому

I skip half your vids btw

@valentinuiliqnow6198 11 днів тому

i think practicality have to be 2 ,yes you have back seats ,but trunk is almost useless

@LaurinKramer 14 днів тому

I think the Figaro is absolutely timeless. You could tell me it was product around 2010 as a rival to the new Fiat 500 and I would believe it.

@jblyon2 14 днів тому

Agreed. Even if they showed one today saying "we made a new retro car" I'd totally buy that it was a current model. The fact that it looks so 'correct' 3 decades on is incredible.

@BeardedFrog 14 днів тому

I definitely agree. Only thing that dates it is that tape deck, or if you opened the bonnet. The quality of that interior is astonishingly good.

@Shadow_Wolf_190 14 днів тому

Hell I would mistake this for a rival the the ORIGINAL Fiat 500

@involvementinc7748 14 днів тому

I would rather have the Figaro than the Fiat 500!

@mehrshadvr4 14 днів тому

No it’s not. I saw one here and I thought it’s an old European car but then I saw the door handles and window switches. It was confusing. It looked like someone retrofitted a modern car.

@alper694 14 днів тому

More cars like this and less ultra expensive hypercars

@volvo09 14 днів тому

Yeah this is cooler to watch than yet another limited edition McLaren or yet another Porsche 911 with some weight reduction.

@wvusmc 13 днів тому

Figaro > Supercars

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

@@wvusmceven Figaro > 1998 TVR SPEED 12.

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

That’s where I put the limit: Figaro ≈ any TVR. High standards. The difference is that one car is safe.

@apebitmusic83 10 днів тому

And huge suvs. Ugh, so dumb

@martinezclau 14 днів тому

It was not meant to resemble 1950's american land yachts, it was meant to be a nod to atalian 1950's. And they hit right on the mark.

@ParisTrois 14 днів тому

Exactly, “back when car were huge…” not everywhere… basically only in the USA

@spencercorby4571 13 днів тому

@@ParisTrois the front end screams classic Japanese design, it reminds me of the old Datsuns

@herrmayhem1915 13 днів тому

The name is a dead giveaway.

@imrytebeehyneu 13 днів тому

Even though Doug offended it's look as stupid on the roof..

@777jones 13 днів тому

They nailed the styling of this car.

@AB1111384537 13 днів тому

My mom had one of these when I was a kid. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I can smell a UKposts video. Man I loved that car, my sister and I would fight over who would be relegated to the back seat. Taking the top down by hand so everyone at my elementary school knew it was a convertible. Lost my mom a little over a year ago. The nostalgia that your video is bringing me is incredible, Doug. Thanks

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

I remembered a lot that i also ever driven this figaro back in 1998.😅

@NarfBLAST 11 днів тому

Sorry about your Mom. There is no shame in spending way too much money buying a car that reminds you of another time: 90 percent of car culture is older people buying cars they remember from when they were younger. I bought a 1991 Geo Metro Convertible partly because it has the same engine and interior from my Moms first car, the first car I drove when I was 16, a 1988 Pontiac Firefly Hatchback (also known as Suzuki Swift, or Chevy Sprint) all very reliable Japanese cars, like the Nissan March which is also known as a Nissan March or Nissan Micra which my Mom and I still own, matching 2015 Nissan Micras. Just because a car is "boring" doesn't mean it can't make wonderful memories.

@collincotter1007 14 днів тому

My wife has one, and I have taken care of it for now 10 years. Super reliable, and fantastic car. The car he reviews has almost no options, but it has some whacky ones. Parking stick Pin strip of the flower Cup holders The headlight eye lids Then there is a weird plaque that has this message behind the door and on the glove box Its wonderful to drive on the weekends

@shaunw.1173 13 днів тому

What's the gas economy?

@captnsquashypant82 13 днів тому

What is a parking stick?

@jean-pierrelutsheto6386 13 днів тому

@@captnsquashypant82 I think he meant handbrake.

@doublestrokeroll 13 днів тому

@@captnsquashypant82 Parking sticks are little poles that stick up from your front bumper to basically show you where your front corners are in tight spaces so you don't bash your fenders on anything. Not a popular item in western countries but they are more common in Asia. Kind of disappearing even in Asia because of parking sensors.

@GeraldGlenOrros 13 днів тому

@@doublestrokerollThey’re also known as bumper poles.

@UahUahUah 14 днів тому

Technology Connections will be particularly interested in this video.

@volvo09 14 днів тому

I thought he had one

@Aerith17 14 днів тому

@@volvo09 He does :)

@Fay7666 14 днів тому

Thought this was likely his, but WA plates.

@theshadowman1398 14 днів тому

@@Aerith17 Because it was not obvious enough that he likes guys

@magley64 14 днів тому

I also thought Aging Wheels might be interested...

@colechapman6976 14 днів тому

With every car today being grey, white, or silver corporate crossovers, seeing a funky, retro Italian design-inspired convertible is a real treat to the eyes. When I see these, I always do a double take because they are so cool and I love how colorful they are

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

Is Wuling Motors AIR EV has grey colours?

@yungfella8474 12 днів тому

This could have the exact same everything, including the engine, and it would sell out at a $22,000 price point today

@mentalhealthnetwork 14 днів тому

The design elements on this car are so cool and unique. The white dashboard. The chrome everywhere. Simple yet beautiful touches. Wish more car companies would do something like this. Break up the monotony of modern car design.

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

Figaro is 8.9/10 car like 1999 Ford Thunderbird Coupe.

@cytherians 10 днів тому

I find it refreshing too. There's something so wonderful about making form and function work well together while avoiding the mundane. You can't help but smile when you look at it.

@cargyjohn350 14 днів тому

Call me crazy but I've never been more excited for a Demuro review. I'd rather learn about the Figaro, which I've always admired, than whatever the new McLaren or Lambo is by a MILE.

@bwofficial1776 13 днів тому

You're not alone. I see Figaros on the road and may buy one. I'll never see the latest most limited edition Lamboclarenarri. Modern supercars are so good they've become boring. Give me weird slow stuff like this.

@phrnando 14 днів тому

next week: THIS is the 1991 Nissan Figaro TRD Trailhunter

@nathangregory_ 14 днів тому

Well said.

@user-fi4kx4oq5d 14 днів тому

@@GreenPepperSince1971 bro how'd you get this emoji

@jamesaustralian9829 14 днів тому

TRD is a Toyota label.

@jamesaustralian9829 14 днів тому

@@user-fi4kx4oq5dhis probably using an I phone, you can download emojis on them to use at will

@GreenPepperSince1971 14 днів тому

@@user-fi4kx4oq5d Its standard on this antisemitic dictatorial propaganda 'social media' channel UKposts,.. isn't it? ,.. ,.. 🖕😃🖕

@banachj 14 днів тому

The S-Cargo looks like a snail indeed, but it was really designed to look like a Citroen 2 CV Fourgonette, whose nickname was 'a snail' or 'escargot' in French. The are numerous Citroen references in the design: the overall shape, the way the hood curves, those protruding headlights, divided side windows, single-spoke steering wheel, exposed seat frames etc.

@wvlfboyy 12 днів тому

I used to have one of these as my daily. You have now idea how many people came up to me to ask what it is, took pictures, and generally LOVED the car. It was usually older people that were the most excited about it. Definitely has a special place in my heart.

@TonyStark-wr7ob 14 днів тому

Love these types of reviews. Better than another "limited edition" Porsche 911 or McLaren. I really hope you review the Aptera solar car as well. One of my dream cars due to how futuristic it looks.

@gaveintothedarkness 13 днів тому

agree 100%! The super rare expensive exotic cars are boring. These weird cars are the best!

@bwofficial1776 13 днів тому

I agree. I'd rather watch a review of something weird and obscure like this than a super ultra most limited edition $3B Lamboclarenarri. I've seen Figaros and they're fun little cars. I'll never see one of those Maserimacattis.

@WatanabeNoTsuna. 13 днів тому

Aging Wheels has reviewed one.

@northpointaxe6167 13 днів тому

Even as in good nic it costs as much as a porsche.

@julianvalderramaescalante8758 13 днів тому

Yeah i love this vid also is very doug professional... like seasoned doug... the type of guy that gets better and better

@toyoracer33 14 днів тому

It's easy to forget that once upon a time Nissan built some really neat cars.

@slowery43 14 днів тому

and Acura too, both use to build fantastic quality cars that looked great... that was a long time ago

@mtwilda 14 днів тому

These were built in the era when the Japanese economy was absolutely booming, when many Japanese people could afford to buy a cute but impractical car as basically a toy. That party came to an abrupt end when Japan went into a major recession in the mid 1990s. When that happened most Japanese companies canceled all the fun cars and just focused on boring, practical cars.

@jambear7862 13 днів тому

R3*?

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

@@slowery43back in early 2000s, Acura also ever made Acura RSX coupe, which took styles from Integra Type R into it.

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

The Acura RSX was essentially the US spec Integra, after the Integra name was dropped from the US market. We didn’t get the Type R after the DC2 unfortunately, but the Type S was a decent, if less fun alternative.

@AmericanRoads 14 днів тому

At first glance, I thought, "Oh, a new Technology Connections video." Then, I saw Doug.

@yevgeniykhakhaev9788 12 днів тому

This is what we need today... not "retro inspired design" but cars with true retro design. New tech/manufacturing processes + retro design = killer product. Imagine this Figaro but with proper crumple zones, a nice modern engine, disk brakes, LED instead of halogen lights. All the sheblang.

@maudlewis8536 14 днів тому

If you want to feel old, this would be like a car company today making a 90’s styled retro vehicle

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 13 днів тому

I'm gonna LOL if in 2025 Chevy introduces a new Beretta, or if Ford replaces the Focus with a 90's styled S-cort. 💀 (since the word has now become taboo do to popular usage of another meaning)

@TheSalPic 13 днів тому

Bring on the throwback minivans! Squared off trucks/trucks of a reasonable size!

@user-ue5fv1kq7u 13 днів тому

Take a look at Mitsuoka Motors

@noseboop4354 13 днів тому

Honda did recently show a concept car of a 90s style Civic as retro (gosh that makes me feel old).

@NickM-qi4sq 13 днів тому

*Ioniq 6 has entered the chat

@decojdjful 14 днів тому

Dougs the kinda guy who says the seasons out of order

@AzVfL 14 днів тому

Doug is the kinda guy who laughs when thinking of seasons

@GreenPepperSince1971 14 днів тому

@@AzVfL WARNING!!! UKposts is a corrupt organisation who works for corrupt, fascistisch, antisemitic dictators and gouvernements. There is censhorship on UKposts!!! WARNING!!! CENSHORSHIP IS THE BIGGEST THREAT TO DEMOCRACY! ,.. 🙂🙂🙂

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

Doug be the variety of individual who will accidentally say August instead of autumn and make it past the video editing stage

@tatianaes3354 5 днів тому

@@retro_reviewshe also forgets to cut all the times he repeats the same points

@ryanmundt9628 13 днів тому

I live here in Japan and these are still pretty common to see. Usually in this spring color. Very cool!

@ruk2023-- 14 днів тому

Escargot has always been my favourite car name. Still makes me smile today.

@TheBrooklynfoo 14 днів тому

I wish more companies took chances on weird stuff like this now. I LOVE this car.

@HyperVanilo 13 днів тому

Last time companies did that public hate it

@TheBrooklynfoo 13 днів тому

Ok. Also Something that isn’t the Cybertruck

@slothypunk 3 дні тому

ironically, we have it in the states, it is called Mitsubishi Mirage and it didn't sell too well though it is still selling, 40 MPG or more, it gets slightly better HP (78 HP), and it will get you awfully 400k miles with regular maintenance! If you maintain it slightly better than regular, I won't be surprise the Mirage will go 500k miles or more!

@Rolf97 14 днів тому

I unironically love this car. It's so cute and derpy!

@snakexpert552 13 днів тому

For real, it's truly one of the "They don't make em like these anymore" cars, this is my first time seeing this car and it's amazing

@maximeparent3004 14 днів тому

With people being more nostalgic than ever, manufacturers are crazy to not jump into this opportunity and create more retro looking cars.

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

“manufacturers are crazy” that’s accurate on its own

@Tbcycoji 12 днів тому

Well , Honda showed one in Japan. But , i think it will be all electric. Chevrolet has shown some designs but , again , don't know if will be built and be ICE or EV.

@VintageVigilante 11 днів тому

Honestly Nissan alone is insane for not doing a reinvention of the Figaro. It would sell like absolute crazy and could be based on any of their small car platforms.

@mikey_bb 7 днів тому

Motorbike manufacturers have sort of got it, but yeah cars are behind - with the exception of the reborn Fiat 500, as although they're so common, they nailed that retro-ness I think 👍

@brutaldeluxe6754 14 днів тому

I am being absolutely plagued by Figaros this week! I saw 1 on Monday and thought "you don't see many of those around" Wednesday the local owners club were on tour and saw about 25 of them! And Thursday, Doug has a feature about one... Just a weird week

@RaymondwLin 14 днів тому

My first interaction with a Figero about 10 years ago when I photographed a wedding where the father of the bride had one and it was the car they arrived at the church in. I did not know it was a Nissan due to the lack of the Nissan badge. I’ve always loved it from that day onwards.

@bearisdriving 14 днів тому

Glad you finally got to review one! I picked one up in 2015 after you inspired me to import a JDM car when you got the R32. I still have it and it's as awesome as the day I got it.

@purwantiallan5089 13 днів тому

Figaro is a very underrated tiny JDM car.

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

All YT comments should be as wholesome as this one. Happy to hear you are enjoying one of these and I wish you many more miles with it.

@joshbrailsford 13 днів тому

I see Figaros fairly regularly here in the UK, but I still get excited when I do see one. You can't help but smile - they're such happy little cars.

@HoltAllen 13 днів тому

Damn, Nissan absolutely nailed this car! Late 80's through mid 90's is like peak Japanese car era.

@GoldenCroc 13 днів тому

Japanese boom economy was a wonder and made many things temporarily possible. Too bad about later..

@sammilbauer9252 14 днів тому

One of my favorite tiny cars. I desperately want one

@floridaman7 14 днів тому

There is a place in Virginia that sells a bunch of them.

@floridaman7 14 днів тому

Duncan classics

@chrisH-uv5wx 14 днів тому

They have a showroom in TN too

@kellyday7550 13 днів тому

I have one for sale!

@wvusmc 13 днів тому

@floridaman7 l bought a car from Duncan Imports last year. Good experience, and yes, their warehouse had quite a few of these cars.

@kingofroses302 14 днів тому

"We have a Fiat 500 at home, tonight we are splurging on this Nissan for your birthday."

@theoriginalshew 13 днів тому

Kinda funny that there's a Fiat 500 in the background of this vid

@no1DdC 13 днів тому

It's more of a Gutbrod Superior at home: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutbrod_Superior Fun fact, the '50s car this is styled after has direct fuel injection, whereas the much newer Figaro uses a conventional fuel injection system.

@nkbr2010 12 днів тому

My wife and I got two Nissan Paos last year. A his and hers. I absolutely love the Pike Factory cars. I daily drive mine. They get so much attention when we take them out.

@BBROPHOTO 14 днів тому

These are really popular in the UK! There was one famously always parked outside St Pancras station that everyone would photograph. I really love the PAO though, it has such a PIXAR look to it!

@carltonleboss 14 днів тому

There used to be one near where I lived, too.

@uhm175 12 днів тому

They're most popular in Australia, saw a group of Figaros gathering as groups in a nearby supermarket

@markallen2984 14 днів тому

I instantly wanted a Figaro when I first saw it in the 80s. It's half the reason I bought a FIAT 500c (Cabrio) with the same type of convertible roof.

@gooddypm 14 днів тому

How could you want a fair in the 80s when it didn’t come out till 1991? What a rather obtuse statement.

@RetroKingOG 13 днів тому

@@gooddypm the design was released in 1988 but wasn’t released until 1991, sorry to call you out on that. But yes most North Americans or Americans in General would have never knew this existed back in the 80s because it was never promoted to us Americans/Canadians and so on!

@gooddypm 13 днів тому

@@RetroKingOG the design was first shown at the 1989 Japan Mobility Show (Tokyo Motor Show). So,I say again? The car wasn’t in the press in Europe at the time and I highly doubt it that the motor press from the Land of the unFree gave two shits about a reboded MK1 Datsun March.

@MilodeVries 13 днів тому

@@gooddypm[autism intensifies] (sorry couldn't help myself there) I'd say that it wouldn't have made the cover of magazines, but why shouldn't the motor press not also cover something awesome like this? And also, if the person earlier in this thread discovered it in 1990, well our perspective now, that's just a rounding error away from the 80s

@gooddypm 13 днів тому

@MilodeVries mainly because a rounding error wouldn't take into account that it was 91. And why would the western press cover a small quirky JDM only vehicle? The Internet wasn't a thing like today, leaks and rumors weren't as extensive either. I used to read two highly popular car mags religiously back then (Auto Express and What Car). Nothing was mentioned about JDM only vehicles. Do Americans know about the Peugeot 1007? What about the Citroen Ami? I'm sure a few do, like @AgingWheels but not many.

@MARMOTAPLAY825 14 днів тому

Looks lovely. I miss more simple designs like this

@andrewfossatti4937 14 днів тому

We need more car companies do make unique cars… this climate of every car looking like every other car has killed the passion of the automotive industry of decades past

@dannydaw59 12 днів тому

Ya, auto manufacturers want sameness to get economy of scale. Custom parts like on the inside of this car would raise unit costs if they order them in small batches.

@budakota 4 дні тому

I Agree 110% with You as ALL North American/European /Japanese Cars/SUV's/Trucks POST 2000 ...ALL Look The Same As One Could TRANSFER The Insignia Name Plates /Brands From The Cheapest Vehicle Brand With Absolutely No Problem Whatsoever ,,Right Onto The Most Expensive Vehicle Brand ...& VIOLA You Now ALL Have The MOST EXPENSIVE BRAND Whether It Be An ..Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar , Cadillac,..etc, etc ...I'll Neva Eva Be One Of Them ...as I've ALWAYS Driven a PRE 2000 Vehicle ..& I ALWAYS WILL!!...NMW!! ..Id Love To Own One of these 91 NISSAN FIGARO's!!...Soooo Nostalgia !!

@paulkarsonalanis1466 14 днів тому

I remember these being owned/driven by young ladies in Japan. Thanks for the memories.

@dennisda-great8114 14 днів тому

IF the 2003 Ford Thunderbird and a 2015 Fiat 500 had a baby!!! Lol

@patrickross5509 13 днів тому

Nailed it

@retro_reviews 12 днів тому

Throw a Karmann Ghia in there somewhere and we’re good

@amazingjason455 14 днів тому

We need more cars like this.

@Future-Classic-Comics 13 днів тому

You won't get them didn't you know over inflated EV SUV's are more important.

@uncipaws7643 14 днів тому

"The 1950s when all cars were huge"? No they weren't, just think of the Goggomobil, Kabinenroller, Isetta (you even tested one), Fiat 500 etc. In a number of countries tiny cars like that were what most people could afford, often as their first motorized vehicle ever. The pastel colours of course are very retro.

@andrewolson4280 13 днів тому

This is the review I’ve been waiting for!!!! I’ve been wanting you to do a Figaro!! I’ve always loved this car for literally everything about it lol it’s got so much occasion so much personality and charm to it without it being redundant to own because it’s also a little Japanese car that you can live with lol.

@vicentedacosta 14 днів тому

This must be one of the most interesting cars I've ever seen! Already loved the Figaro, but seeing all it's quirks is really wonderfull. Tks Doug!

@nmF14T 14 днів тому

HE DIDNT CLIMB IN THE BACK SEAT BAD. nah, great review, great car. Always love doug. Perfect thing to watch on the toilet after school

@TheEightgig 13 днів тому

Back in the late 2010s when I was still working for a nissan dealership as a service tech, I had the absolute pleasure of being able to work on one of these! I had seen them in videos but never in person at that point, and you are right! Incredibly cute and quirky little car that definitely put a smile on my face! Hopefully I have the opportunity to own one someday!

@Your.Uncle.AngMoh 13 днів тому

One of the major car websites in Australia lists two of these for sale at just over $A30,000- $US20,000. I love the fact that a sub-one-litre four-pot has a twin exhaust!

@quatermass2112 8 днів тому

it's just the muffler with two tips. It's just a single pipe all the way to the back.

@Carmela-bixoxo 14 днів тому

Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness

@spaghettiostan 14 днів тому

Cant tell Doug enough how incredible it is to go from new pickup trucks to awesome unique stuff like this!

@VasilyPavlik 12 днів тому

The very first video I saw on Doug's channel was Nissan Murano Cabriolet in 2015. Since then I'm a big fan of this guy. Now, I'm watching this video with another Nissan Cabrio and it's like "I sense something; a presence I've not felt since...." Thank you Doug for all these years and comebacks :)

@MrPanzerDragoon День тому

OMG! Please find more of these oddities Doug! These are just so much more amazing to watch!

@antikommunistischaktion 14 днів тому

I am surprised that this wasn't Alec's car.

@MaxSpeedMike 14 днів тому

Perfect beach cruiser! These get a lot of looks when you're driving it around.

@littleturbo4311 12 днів тому

It’s not a scaled down US car of the 1950s, its a design based on the German Gutbrod Superior, which was also a small car (length: 3.6m) with the same style convertible top. By the way, the Superior was one of the first production cars in the world with fuel injection 1950-1954!

@m-willy 13 днів тому

This has been my dream car for years!! I am so excited that you are reviewing it!!

@WitchyWhale 14 днів тому

I remember seeing these everywhere in England when I was a kid. I absolutely adore them.

@MrDuncl 13 днів тому

Despite neither car being sold new in the U.K. a lady at work had a Figaro. A different one had a Toyota Sera. There wasn't (maybe isn't) any equivalent of the 25 year rule in the U.K. There are delivery mileage Honda N Vans for sale in here despite them being only sold in Japan.

@davidp2888 14 днів тому

Simple and elegant design.

@Sharion.Inuyatt 6 днів тому

Damn, finally! I was wanting to see a full review of a Figaro for years!

@flacjacket 13 днів тому

Love these things, always wanted to see a review on one!

@volvo09 14 днів тому

Wow! They did an awesome job on the interior details! Everything is unique and custom for that car

@AzVfL 14 днів тому

More custom than Maserati interior💀

@randolfo1265 14 днів тому

@@AzVfL - And more reliable than a Maserati -

@fenrirslip 14 днів тому

I'm not the only one who thinks of the opera, The Marriage of Figaro, and sings FIGAROOO every time you hear this car's name. It wouldn't surprise me if that was Nissan's intention when coming up with names for the car. xD

@stevethepocket 14 днів тому

You're probably talking about the aria "Largo al factotum" which is actually from its prequel, _The Barber of Seville_ (the two are based on non-operatic plays that were part of a trilogy; the third part wouldn't get an opera adaptation until the 20th century).

@Paul_G. 13 днів тому

@@stevethepocket And, if we're talking about the operas, by different composers of course. Rossini wrote The Barber of Seville and Mozart its follow-up. 🙂

@alexs7343 13 днів тому

So happy you did a review of the Figaro! One of my all-time favorite cars that prove you don’t need a Ferrari to turn heads. Love this style of video, and you can tell you were excited about it throughout the entire video.

@sercancuhadar 13 днів тому

Whay a beauty❤ love it. Thanks Doug for showing thia tiny peace of automotive cuteness

@Dreoni_ 14 днів тому

This is the car Technology Connections has! Love this little thing

@cloud1stclass372 14 днів тому

THIS! Reminds me of the good old days of Doug’s channel.

@kaseycarpenter73 13 днів тому

i almost pulled the trigger twice on one of these... thanks Doug and TY for pushing me back into the "market of thought"

@customjohnny 14 днів тому

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO DROP!!!!!!!

@waters1801 14 днів тому

Doug is a cool dude 😎

@AbstractCatsMedia 14 днів тому

Figaro! Figaro! Figarooooo! Figaro!FIGARO!FigaroFigaro!FIGARO!Figaro!FIGARO!FIGARO!FIGARO!

@rickyjackson-trevino3693 13 днів тому

Yes, these reviews

@FriskyOCallahan 12 днів тому

I'm so glad you finally reviewed this. The first time I saw one was in Charleston, SC, and I've wanted one ever since.

@yan.g367 14 днів тому

Living in the UK, you still see quite a few of these cars on the road today. Surprisingly, some are in pretty good condition, which is unusual for a Nissan. These models come with a Miles speedometer, unlike the one reviewed (which is a Japan import). Officially sold in the UK at some point, this car wasn't particularly beloved within Nissan internally. Its sole purpose seemed to be generating revenue for the company. It's worth noting that you won't find anything quite like this anymore, as Nissan has grown financially and no longer relies on products of this nature. The decision not to brand it as a Nissan was deliberate; the company didn't want this car associated with its brand, fearing it would detract from their modern, innovative image. Hence, there are no Nissan badges on it.

@LCOF 14 днів тому

Nissan UK has never sold the car and technically does not support it in the UK.

@yan.g367 14 днів тому

@@LCOF The Figaro has been officially imported into the UK, boasting substantial support within the country's automotive landscape. Whether this backing comes directly from Nissan or through an alternative subsidiary remains a separate matter. It's important to note that Figaros are not regarded as mere imports in the UK, underscoring their established presence and recognition within the local market.

@kbtred51 13 днів тому

@@yan.g367 Still Japanese personal imports requiring an mph speedometer. Don't see the UK ones as well restored as this.

@MrDuncl 13 днів тому

@@kbtred51 Yes. Any car registered in the U.K. needs various things like an Speedometer showing MPH and a rear fog light.

@GTAman51 14 днів тому

Fun fact: The Figaro is also a well known french newspaper that has been around since 1826. Nissan probably used that name as a french referrence just like they did for the S-cargo.

@mortensenvick5711 13 днів тому

yeah they like a lot of overrated european stuff apparently

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 13 днів тому

weird...I figured it to be an Italian opera reference 🤷🏼

@GTAman51 13 днів тому

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 Maybe it is, I honestly have no idea where the word Figaro originates from.

@MarianoLu 13 днів тому

@@GTAman51Figaro is the name of the main character of the French play The Barber of Seville which was later made into an Opera by Rossini (Italy) which as as far as I know was way more popular that the original play. The play has a second part called The Marriage of Figaro for which another Opera was made, this time with Mozart writing the music. And for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the author of the play…. But he was French

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 13 днів тому

@@MarianoLu ahh, thanks for the lesson! i just remember 🎵figaro-figaro-fiiiigaro🎵 often parodied by cartoons and such

@sweslac 14 днів тому

Doug... Loved this video... Like a throwback to OG Doug!

@gentlewolf 14 днів тому

Buy two of them doug. One for the doug, one for the dog.

@user-fi7pd3qy9z 14 днів тому

Only Doug would use in the same sentence the words ''Countach and Figaro''. I love it!!

@oxfamshop 13 днів тому

Great video . I live in the UK and remember seeing the car here .When you mention the 1950s kind of theme and then mentioned the the retractable roof is not powered the roof not being powered would actually fit a 1950s theme in the UK because here during the 1950s , 60s . 70s and mid 1980s very few cars had powered retractable roofs if any at all

@santileonsteinberg1441 11 днів тому

It was about time for an interesting review!!!!!

@neilieb3740 14 днів тому

Man I see the title, and I was like My Man Doug!!! He finally got his hands one of the best out there. These little cars, even if retro, still holds up today and from back then. I am jealous Americans can get to import them, and they are in such pristine condition most of them. Anyhow, let me finish this video review. Go Doug Go!!! Cars and Bids I am betting. lol

@frankierodriguez8661 13 днів тому

Hi Doug, this is a VERY special one, and indeed it is gorgeous, the interior is like a big luxury car, you still can see them in Europe and they are really really beautiful. A friend of mine had one when I was living in Ireland, curiously there are lots of convertibles there and the U.K., probably because when the weather is good, having a convertible is a blast and I drove it several times so I can tell you that driving up the small roads along the coast and the cliffs with the windy weather was a wonderful experience and so every time I see a Figaro it brings a smile and very good memories. great little enjoyable car ❤

@MrDuncl 13 днів тому

Even back when these were made convertibles were probably more popular than cars with air conditioning in the U.K. Bizarrely, twice we ended up with a Ford Escort convertibles as a hire car.

@SamuraiTronVC 13 днів тому

Thanks to Doug for making me learn bout these pike cars, cause I absolutely love them all.

@RubyRoks 13 днів тому

Can't wait for Doug to get his hands on a Mitsuoka of some kind

@Wiszkas 14 днів тому

The Figaro is basically Nissan's version of a forgotten 1950s German car, called Gutbrod Superior. Look it up and say it ain't so.

@7cougar0 14 днів тому

It ain't so.

@7cougar0 14 днів тому

Well, actually it looks quite the same.

@igordewit7357 14 днів тому

Yep.really.They actually kinda stole its dezign...,if they were aware of the Gutbrod.I never heard about it..

@kbtred51 13 днів тому

Fewer originals than the copy - Gutbrod total of 6,860 cabriolet saloons and 866 estates

@MrDuncl 13 днів тому

Even the convertible roof is the same.

@user-nl8tm8jl8l 13 днів тому

1991 nissan figaro could be made and sold in today's market. It's styling did not diminish.

@igorR061 14 днів тому

It´s amazing the attention to details and custom parts on this car!

@watercannonscollaboration2281 14 днів тому

I see one parked on the bus to work every day, such a unique car

@nicholaswilks580 14 днів тому

dude! you can review an obscure weird nissan like this but you still don't have a 300zx video!?!? It's okay I can wait

@Rextraordinaire 14 днів тому

I'm willing to believe he's having a hard time finding a 300zx that's both mostly stock and in good condition

@nicholaswilks580 14 днів тому

not only what you said, but I bet he is also waiting for the press color (which is believe is red), wants the two seater version (which has slightly different dementionsd that makes it look better than a 300zx 2+2 (backseats), and it also has to be a twin turbo version!

@jaypioh 14 днів тому

still waiting on a C4 Corvette review

@pacohaas2209 8 днів тому

I love my Figaro. It makes everyone smile. As a middle-aged guy, nobody ever looks me in the eye if I drive a Corvette or Porsche, but in a Figaro you're everyone's best friend. It was similar to the experience of driving my old bright yellow 1972 Beetle Convertible... you are obviously not trying to compensate for anything, LOL. I also get a kick out of taking it to Cars and Coffee and parking it next to a Ferrari and Lamborghini and having NOBODY pay attention to the cars that cost 20x as much. Bonus, I've almost paid for my car by renting it out for wedding photos. 🙂

@kevinkamau479 10 днів тому

Finally! A car I have seen in person. I saw this particular car in the Seattle area. So cool.

@bwang7 14 днів тому

Love the retro future look!

@volvo09 14 днів тому

They did a good job on it, everything in the interior is custom, it really looks old.

@SatanicJamnic 12 днів тому

its art deco. its not futuristic at all

@Aerith17 14 днів тому

Technology Connections has entered the chat

@whydidtheballooneatthefox282 7 днів тому

I love the vintage styling! Gosh! If only those styling ideas could come back

@cnvrtbl5 14 днів тому

Impressive! Really cool design flair!

@xoiDROCKiox 14 днів тому

Fun fact: the turn indicators in the front are the same dimensions as the R33 GT-Rs turn indicators; they can be swapped with no issues

@ericcarabetta1161 14 днів тому

21:36 What is that little van thing over Doug’s shoulder? It looks like a big golf cart.

@americansmark 14 днів тому

This thing is fabulous. I love the late 80s and early 90s car design. The Dodge Shadow ES Convertible was another weird convertible. Turbo II engine and a drop top in a tiny K car equivalent it was so fun to drive.

@bicyclist2 13 днів тому

I've seen pictures of this car before in car magazines of the era. This is a cool car. I would buy it, if I could. Thanks.

@halfsourlizard9319 13 днів тому

Doug's the type of guy who uses the word 'rimming' when talking about some derpy retro Japanese car named for spring.

@kyryloholovach4595 14 днів тому

Doug is a type of guy to review a 1950 kitchen appliance and call it Nissan to action it on cars and bids

@uhm175 12 днів тому

Outdated meme

@Techjunkiero 13 днів тому

Great looking tiny car. I remember seeing a lot of Nissan March in the late 80’s where I live, thought they were successful. When I first saw the Figaro thought it was actually from the 50’s era. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the ‘fall’ color.