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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 08:58 AM
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They had this in a dealership this morning. Couldn't resist looking at it. It just came in for someones collection. According to the svc mgr There are only 2 of these in the US. This one was brought in from Canada. I had no clue.



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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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My guess is British, since the RHD. Is it missing the back window or is it removable? Kinda weird. Oh wait, that's part of the whole top that comes our or folds back.
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 10:16 AM
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I think it is a Nissan Figaro.
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 10:58 AM
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Yep. 20,000 of them produced in 1991 (only year of production). <--- Click me.



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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 11:25 AM
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I thought it looked like a Renault
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 12:27 PM
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Definitely a Japanese ripoff of a small French car.
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by robb
I think it is a Nissan Figaro.
Yup. We have one locally that they bring out every year for Cruisin' the Coast. Cute as a bug. I think there are way more than two in the U.S. They've been eligible to import for, what, six years now?

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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 01:33 PM
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Looks like a mini Thunderbird.
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 02:46 PM
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Not crazy about it.
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 03:06 PM
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robb got it. It's a Nissan Figaro.
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