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I bought a '91 Nissan Figaro and I now own the cutest car
I bought a 1991 Nissan Figaro and I now own the cutest car in Houston
WHAT IT IS: In total, 20,000 Nissan Figaros were manufactured and all of them were made in 1991. Sold exclusively in Japan, it was a “halo” car for the brand and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Originally, Nissan was only planning on making 8,000, but consumer demand led to a raffle to allow buyers the opportunity to purchase one of the additional 12,000 units that were planned. It is based on the Nissan Micra (called the March in Japan), which is a car never sold in America because of its small size. They actually still sell the Micra today, so if you spring for a cheap rental car in Europe or Asia, then there is an OK chance you’ll get a Micra.