The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival 23rd - 25th August 2024

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 53 Registration: H698 HTA Chassis No.: FK10005533 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Offered Without Reserve Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 Lot 357 1991 Nissan Figaro - Offered Directly From Ray Mallock 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. Purchased by Ray Mallock in 2012 as a fun project and fully rebuilt by RML with only 1,000km since. Offered without Reserve. More Details Lot 357 Bid On Lot 357