Nissan Pao

Description for Nissan Pao 1989

1989 Nissan Pao One of four special Nissan models produced at the famous Pike Factory for the Japanese market Rare factory five speed manual transmission (only 15% of Paos produced were manuals) Limited-production vehicle marketed in Japan by reservation only; it sold out after just three months of pre-orders Legally imported from Japan and quite rare to find in the United States Ivory exterior and interior (code EJ-1) 1.0L eight-valve, four-cylinder engine and rare five-speed manual transmission (PK10GF) Practical split folding tailgate design Power steering, power front disc brakes, A/C and excellent gas mileage make this a practical fun commuter Up to 55 mpg and top speed of 85 mph plus!The smallest Nissan sold in the United States in 1989 was the C-class Sentra. For those interested in A-class (microcars or city cars) back then they had to go to Japan. Today, you can drop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars, where we proud to present this 1989 Nissan Pao (pa-OH). Turn heads and create smiles in this tiny car designed to be a rolling fashion statement or a very stylish everyday commuter that is an absolute blast to drive with the five speed manual and achieve gas mileage is the 50's mpg!!!The Pao was one of four special, limited-production Nissan models made at the famous Pike Factory in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. It was originally marketed in Japan only and sold out after just three months of pre-orders. This example has been legally exported from Japan and is a seldom seen vehicle in the United States. Please note this car is a right-hand drive model and is the only way they were produced.Standard equipment included power steering, electromagnetic glass hatch release, a height-adjustable driver's seat, intermittent wipers, tensionless ELR seat belts (front seats), radio (AM/FM, tape deck, electronic tuner) and two rear speakers. The car also came with power assisted steering and power brakes and this model has air-conditioninFinished in Ivory (Code EJ-1), this car’s paint and trim are in overall excellent condition. Its windows are clear and crack-free, including the ‘flap-up’ rear side glass. The car’s round, retro-style head and taillights are in great condition and add to the cute factor.This city car rolls on all-season radial tires, size 155/80R12, surrounding white wheel covers with body-colored center caps. The tires and wheels are in overall very good order. This car’s bodywork is straight and solid, including the clamshell rear hatch. Its rear cargo area is in very good order, but the car’s sunroof is inoperable. The engine bay is quite tidy, the battery looks new and the front and rear bumpers are in very good order.Under the front-hinged hood is the March/Micra's 1.0L MA10S eight-valve, four-cylinder engine, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, which is the more desirable unit (PK10GF). Driver convenience features include air-conditioning, power assisted steering and power front disc/rear drum brakes.Inside, the car’s ivory interior echoes the exterior paint. The front buckets and rear bench seat are in overall great shape. The front seatbacks even sport “backpacks” to allow the driver or rear seat passengers additional small item storage. The black carpet looks good while the headliner is in excellent overall shape. There is an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel with a thicker wood rim. The ivory instrument panel, with its dominant circular speedometer, echoes the car’s exterior hue and in very good order. The inner door panels are in overall satisfactory condition, as are the mirror glass, center console and gear shift lever. Car comes with Pao branded analog clock and ashtray. The factory Panasonic AM/FM stereo with cassette deck is inoperable. The car is equipped with a retractable sunroof but is inoperable in the fixed position.Part of Nissan's "Pike" series, the Pao was designed as a retro fashionable city car in the mold of the Be-1. It included external door hinges like the original 1960s Austin Mini, which had become fashionable in Japan, 'flap-up' windows like those of a Citroën 2CV and a split rear tailgate of the first British hatchback car the Austin A40 Farina Countryman. The Be-1, Pao, Figaro, and S-Cargo were attempts to create cars with designs as desirable as those of Panasonic, Sony, and other personal electronics products.The chassis included rack-and-pinion steering, independent suspension with struts in front and coil springs in back. It has a clamshell hatch in back, meaning the glass section swings up and the bottom portion opens down to create a tailgate. The compact Pao requires just 14.4 feet to turn in a circle.This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 137,277 kilometers, or 85,292 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!Please Click Here To View Our YouTube Video!VIN: PK10105881Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.