I Bought a Cheap JDM Nissan from an Online Japanese Auto Auction! It was a Total STEAL!
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I found my Wife's Dream Car, a 1991 Nissan Figaro, super cheap at a Japanese Auto Auction Site. I Imported the Figaro from Japan and it looks to be mostly original. This was a great JDM find!
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Samcrac's farm is the only farm where cars can breed and eat grass
Free range cars
ha, apparently you don't go past many old farms. used to be that's what everybody did with there cars. now days everyone has to complain and make people clean up there property even though it's none of there business
he has alot of grass to mow! ?maybe he will get a tractor to fix and mow it
@@uaboy100 he doesnt mow the grass because thats the cows job - maybe some goats to speed up the mowing
@@brodiehaward goats are awesome! I see alot of cities around Sacramento, CA use them alongside highways.
45 years from now sam is going to be a car hoarder with a farm full of classics.
Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties salvaged*
Too late.
With a torn tank-top unkempt dread locks and a show on Netflix..
Previous owner must of been Edward Scissorhands!
I thought it was Wolverine when he made his movie in Japan
I suspect Freddy Krueger
Someone pissed off a yandere girlfriend lol.
edward shut the fuck up hands bitch!
I just found out that Sam's wife checks his browser history.
Searches for cheap escort services lol.
@@dentistguba But apparently expensive escort services are a-okay. :P
Does your wife have to wait over 2 weeks to get any kind of update On her car like us.
Used to be a great channel now he uploads every 2 weeks and doesn't do much anymore
Quality over quantity
Just like Tavarish and b is for bullshit
@@wullielove8680 Seems to me he is just a rich guy enjoying collecting cars, I doubt he needs to worry about the youtube revenue just likes the idea of being famous.
@@Tinkerdog7 yeah mate u could be right must be a nice situation to be in cheers mate
What If i forget my password to lastpass?
Lol
Try PASSWORD :)
Buy at least one project car and stick it on, once you set LastPass password
Buy another password saver for lastpass...password-ception.
You only have one job 🤔
I'd buy a modern Electric remake of this thing. Like a sub size Leaf.
Hey! That's actually a great idea. They could even give it performance motors and it could be like a Rallycross Mini Cooper but electric.
I see a collaboration between Rich and Sam. That electric motorcycle motor would do great in this little car...
Matthew Jorgensen that would be amazing
Am considering electric conversions for my gf and this piqued my interest
@@getahanddown whats wrong with the gasoline motor? its super Japanese reliable
but but- what's the website...?
I'm tryna go broke
That thing is freaking cool! Looks like its from the 50s or 60s.
Japan went through a little retro styling craze in the '90s, not long before their bubble economy burst. This is more retro than most of the others though.
That's why I like it so much! It reminds of a VW Karmann Ghia convertible only a much shorter wheel base. I wonder if it comes with extra Fukushima radiation?
Ya it looks so cool and it's a real Nissan not fake
Your wife knows hers stuff she got the best car ever old Nissan's are the best
when I first saw it Iwas thinking 60's era french car.....
We had one for 4 years, dead reliable car and a show stopper, you lucked out that the chrome is not rotted especially the bumpers, those are expensive as hell. Ours were the same colour as yours, and we actually have a friend who has 4 figaros with all the original factory colours which ar meant to represent diffrent times of the year. Greeting from Lithuania!
Edit: these engines are prone to headgasket failure, because of a defective radiator/thermostat. Over time, high running temperatures causes the gasket to fail. If it has been maintaned and not ran on plain water it should be fine.
If you look at the temp gauge while hes driving it does look to be a little on the high side definitely past that half way mark. hope he sees your comment
@@Brycereigle2000 he already seen it before the edit, hope he revisits
Finally a rebuild car i can get behind! Your wife has a great taste. I love the car and am excited to see it being restored to former glory! Keep up the good work
The website is beforward they purchase vehicles from every auction around japan and export them overseas. The auction that this figro was bought from is called Arai Oyama (アライオトオクション小山) which is located north east of Tokyo and is held every week and usually has 4500 vehicles mostly trucks but still has around 400-500 sedans and normal cars. And foreigners that don’t live in japan can’t make an auction account and when they are in japan it is hard for them to make an account because you need 2 locals that would guarantee you.
Edit: the auction that this car was bought from is called USS auction which is located in many areas of japan, the biggest one being USS Tokyo which has 13,000 cars in a week to sell.
What’s the website link
Jose Munoz sp.beforward.jp/
@@jomz8892 here's another one for Japanese used car lots: www.tradecarview.com/
Those sites are more expensive then US prices..! Just spend an hour on both of them... high high mileage $$$ ... f that
Jamesalister the prices are not that high but the mileage is super high, you know why because this companies are purchasing the cheapest of the cheapest so they could sell it fast and buy another one with that money. The low mileage cars are out of hand, they are all sold to local dealers who would pay huge amount for them and sell them back for huge amount.
Hey Sam make sure you keep the drain holes clear in the front roof area and rear trunk area or you will be faced with rust issues. Heaps of parts available in Uk including new steel arches. Bumpers rust from the back so check them out and put rust preventer on them. Front guards are plastic. You can get after market convertible vinyl kit from uk. Internal plastic bits have rubberized film on them which gets sticky this can be cleaned with orange cleaner and resprayed. Hope some of this info helpful.
That explains why they are still on the road here in the UK. There's a couple around here in Guildford.
Graham Langley there’s one that is daily driven around Leigh
@@Graham_Langley There's a Figaro specialist in Bookham.
UK has a fair few Figaro examples. My friend had one many years ago when no one had a clue what it was 😉
@@TheHubGames1 one in uxbridge too, figarocity.co.uk
Uhhhhhhh..... when DID YOU BUY AND REBUILD THAT E46 M3??!!??
I was just thinking that!!!
Timestamp please?
@@ghostbuddy3106 0:06
@@supersecularboypants thank you.
I millionth this
Wow he finally bought a cool car! About time!
Sam, I went to a Cars and Coffee today and you'll never guess what I saw there. That's right, a Nissan Figaro! It was Lapis Grey and the body looked perfect. The driver's seat needed some love though. Thanks for the preview on this.
Samcrac got laid 22 minutes after the video released
69 upvotes. Nice.
Why not, we know Hoovie been shaggin`
@@PWarren4 his questioning tells me it isn't his lol. I'm joking
Preston Warren yeah let his pullout game Rest In Peace
17:09 is the result of a previous surprise for his wife then?
You are a advertising genius, this was hilarious, I normally skip ads but yours are too good. The grinch ones are even better
I like Figaro. But I so wish they had have produced a 5 speed manual
They had a manual it came with a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine as well
even with an auto, I sure do love my figs
I can't believe they only made them for a year every 5-10 yrs they should release like 3-5 thousand of these lil guys
It's been a few months, I think many of us would like to see if you restored this little thing, and if so did you get any video? You can see Ferrari's and McLaren's and whatever all day long, but this thing is unique and TIL of it's very existence!
Dude. That's so awesome that your wife watches your videos! Seriously, to have someone beside you who is your biggest fan and knows you is something very special. Keep doing your thing man, and I'll keep watching.
If you are having a bad day
Someone tried those passwords.
password:invalid!!
Thank you for the inspiration I got into making some basic daily vlogs about my Jeep. I’m trying to keep it consistent with the uploads but its such a struggle but I love doing it.
Your videos and content are getting better with time! I've always liked your stuff but I can see how you are improving with each video! Thank you and keep up the good work!
1991?! I thought that’s from the 50s or 60s! Nice find!
They only made 4 colors. To match the seasons. We’ve done around 6-8 cars, tops and seats and miscellaneous stuff at our shop. The gentleman buys them and fixes them up and sells them. We are down in Naples, Florida.
So sweet of you! You're awesome and I love your channel! Absolutely my number one channel!
I've enjoyed every second of the video, it's such a beautiful way to say how beauty can be that simple, I'll surely be here for updates, thank you so much, I was 11 years old when the car was made! good work and a very nice story!
He needs to watch the Mighty Car Mods figuro episode.
MCM is great, I love the relatively wholesome channels
135,000 Miles for those who haven't looked at the conversion yet...
Jabin Page it’s not that many miles…
Jabin Page a Prius goes well past that mileage. For 135k miles that car is rough look at all the rust it has and interior is trashed.
Dude. Prius? My God. That’s about the most reliable car known. I’ve seen ones with 500k still running fab. Many cabs in my area. But all in all, 135k is low miles. People just get fickle and sell cars too early. Way before useful life up. Many American made cars start having problems, and later model Nissans aren’t so great.
Loved the ending, where you say your wife is subscribed with notifications on :-)
Sam, relatively new to the channel, love your work. My wife is Japanese, so I've been able to visit a few times. One of the first things I noticed was how well they take care of their cars. There are comparatively few with body damage; they're almost meticulous about taking care of their automobiles. Awesome content sir, inspires me to get into car restoration.
Check out Tom's turbo garage he has a lot of info for the Figaro
Nothing to know, it's a MK1 Micra rebodied. Hateful, slow, under powered POS. I learned to drive in one 33 years ago.
Am about to tell him same thing.. 🙂
This has to be one of the cutest lil' car I've seen! Right up there with the Suzuki Capuccino!
Man, that is really cruel. Instead, have a couple of savoury pancakes, a cappuccino and some operaic Figaros coming from the loudspeakers. ;)
that car is absolutely adorable. nothing looks like it. it is great. the miles and unrusted rockers tell this car was loved by its last owner and well cared for. a big plus.
This is going to be a phenomenal playlist to watch in the near future 😁
Your coolest acquisition yet, with a great back story. Mrs. Cracc Rocks!
That's probably not the best nickname for her seeing as Sam lives in Florida...
Are you not worried your cows are gonna steal your cars and escape?...
Most don't run. The cows are aware of this.
No, between the cows and the mice the cars will be eaten up!
Sam, I just want to tell you that its nice you could remember your wife's reaction to a rare car after a year and that you managed to get your hands on what looks like the cheapest Figaro in the world and it does not look like a 'Hooptie' from Hoovies Garage. (No pun intended to Tyler, I love your videos too.) I hope your wife will be pleasantly surprised when you finish restoring this rare vehicle. Hope to see videos of this car being restored to showroom condition.
Very fun, I find this more interesting then some of the really nice cars you have done in the past! Great find
Please film your Wifes reaction if you show her the Nissan. :D
Scitch87 watch the whole thing bro
This car reminds me somewhat of a 1950's Peugeot cabriolet. Like the one Peter Falk used
to drive in the TV series Columbo. Neat car.
Japanese automakers have been very good at creating homages to other countries' cars. Mazda and Honda both have basically gotten the English Sports Convertible thing down, and the '96-'02 Camry is in some ways the best homage to an American sedan. It does not surprise me that Nissan cloned the Peugeot Cabriolet successfully.
I like your style, Samcrac.
why am I the first like?
Best video you’ve made yet!! Love it
at last, another video, waited for so long time
The underpinning of the Figaro is a Nissan micra. A car they made millions of.
Yes but the motor is not the same. They have lower compression. These hitachi Turbos a very small and parts are difficult to get but you can swap them for a garret one.
I am so looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Is it weird that I'm more excited to see the resto series on this Figaro than any of the modern cars? What a stunning car
What a great little car! I’m hoping to see more content on this as it progresses for your your wife!!
After watching over a hundred of your videos it’s official. I’m a crac addict😭
I love those cars Nissan in the 80s and 90s was amazing .
Of all the Samcrac car projects I've seen, I am most enthusiastic about this car. The Figaro is truly interesting and something I wish to follow.
As I see what it is about, Figaro is the modern Japanese Thunderbird: sweet details, nice interior and that front reminds me 2002 Ford Thunderbird a lot.
sam: asks wife what she thinks about the car
wife: what car
sam: the one in the video
wife: what video you know i dont actually watch them right
sam: dies inside
seriously did the exact same thing, mine said "oh yea, ok, um, yea, it looks ok, " haha made me sad since it actually looks like a cute little car
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! The best part was the surprise, very unique and special
The little great Japanese Figuro!! Cute and fun little car. You got this Sam!!! Give her that Japanese Pride back!!
Does this mean youre getting rid of the lemon lincoln??
No way! This is just a cheap little fun car. The Lemon has been great!
this is nowhere near a replacment car for a lincoln he just got a little toy for his lovely wife bro
way to go mr samcrac you are the man
Samcrac Did you find out why the lemon Lincoln gave up at that intersection?
Samcrac where did you purchase your Lincoln the dealer that has fixed recall Fords?
@@Samcrac Somebody found the lemon Lincoln's problem and fixed it finally, I think you commented somewhere.
Awesome videos! Keep inspiring
Great content!
Yes love this channel
WOW! I never knew this car existed until I just watched a recent episode of Jay Leno's Garage where he showed one. The VERY NEXT DAY, I see Sam's Instagram showing this car. What a fun little car! Can't wait to see the progression
You are a good man. I did the same for my wife. Cant wait to see the progress on this
Bring this to a Nissan dealer with a coupon for a regular oil change!
MBisFrenchy yeah don’t change the oil! Pay for it.
Sounds like something Hoovie would do 😂
@@SympathyRS He probably would. But he can play hardball and pretend like hes innocent. Not sure of Sam could. Maybe tape it and have his wife go?
Nissan USA will probably scratch there head's i doubt most shop Tech's have ever put there hands on 1
I had a car with a power retractable antennae, everytime my gf took the car to a car wash i had to go to the junkyard and find another goddamn antennae because she could never remember to lower that thing!
Learn her to wash convertibles by hand!
Many domestic luxury cars from the 50s & 60s had power antennas. Sam must be super young, or not much of a car guy after all, to have never seen a power antenna.
@@ReemerFeddes my car was not a soft top good point i forget sometimes how hard it would be to live with one, i also have cats that would ruin one fast
I hope you replaced the gf before you became the junkyard's fav customer.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH most antenas just pop up when u turn ignition switch, this have a variable lenght.
Maybe this evaluate Sam as car guy
Adorable! I can’t wait to see more on this little car!
I hope your wife loves that car. I've never heard of one but fell in love the moment you showed us one. Although it looks nothing like it, it reminded me of the AMC Metropolitan from way back when.
You've probably already seen, but if not, search for Turbo Tom's Garage and his Fig.
Homer basically test drove one of these cars on a classic Simpsons episode!
"300 hectares on a single tank of kerosene"
When you have a Fig that;s running right it is pure joy to drive, And its not hard to get them running right! I have two and love em I have owned 94 cars in my lifetime (71) and this is one of the most fun!
This is a great video, the Figaro is a great little car and it’s so cool you are going to bring this back to life!
🤔 Sam reminds me of another version of Adam Sandler. I just haven't figured out which one yet. 👍🏽
The really jewish one
Sam that car is so darn cute i never know they existed i hope your lady loves it i know i do justsayin.
Time to sell a few cars! Good luck on the new car project. Hope to see all the progress soon.
It's such a cute and fun looking little car. Reminds me of the Metro my mother once had. Thanks for the video.
Beforward tends to be unsold low quality stock from the major auctions houses.
So Sam does a Ferrari, Porsche lambo corvette etc....
we all wonder how he will top those cars.
Sam: here is my Nissan Figaro.
Ok. Well played. Well played indeed.
Keep forgetting the 25 year US Rule. These have been regular sight on UK roads since the mid 1990s. RHD and after 3 years no sales tax on the new purchase price. we get a lot of JDM RHD cars here. My friends parents had a skyline 4 door in the late nineties and nobody thought anything of it. It's great you guys are finally getting hold of these rare and exotic cars. Good luck !
Great video Sam. Amazing
Share the auction website???🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 Update: Site is under these comments
www.beforward.jp/
@@BlueBeefalo big thanks my dude 👍
I'm here living in Japan and have access to the auction from my company.
whatsapp me +81-70-2649-5822 or email me at von@kobemotor.com
@@justink7926 Hit me up I live here in Tokyo
Jpctrade.com homi
Please do a garage update so we and you know where you are with your projects
i love all those free range cars out and about on oll sams farm!
What a super car for the channel, looking forward to seeing this get up to par.
Congrats on 850k Sam!
Aw man, I've been looking at those for several months, now you make a video and you're gonna drive up the price on them. 😁
What an excellent video Sam 👍
This car looks so good & a very nice project for your wife, can't wait to see more videos on it. I've also bought a few cars from the same website here in South Africa & they are very trustworthy :-)
Looks like a mini version of the eleventh generation Thunderbird.
I think it looks better then those sad attempt at a retro t bird
JDM :'D
Nissan Figaro is insanely common in UK/IRELAND most of the drivers are old ladies or college girls.
Great video. I bought a JDM Mark one Austin mini off eBay the seller got from Japan. After clearing the bad gas it runs like a champ. Has like 4000 miles on it. I saw a lot of the Figaros When I started to research what JDM meant. Good luck with the car keep up the great content
17:08 I almost thought I saw a red balloon in the back of the car.
Yeah, I just saw Chapter 2 today. It was really good.
one million soon....let's make it happen. :)
My channel I started last month have 70 subs, it may take me 10 year to get 850k lol.
The name of the website is BE FOWARD for those who are curious.
www.beforward.jp/
Sam - after hearing your story of this little blue car - it's a perfect Disney movie along the lines of the "Love Bug"! Just add a hairy St Bernard and Sandra Bullock too play your wife and you have the best family movie in 40 years! A budget of 50 mil from Nissan and you're little car is a winner!
The score is fantastic, but not having a reveal to the wife in the video is a let down. I love surprising my wife and kids and I tease them for months, never revealing, but when the day comes, the reaction is always extremely rewarding.
Congratulations on being married! Also cool Figgie Mrs Samcracc. I'm in the process of 2j swapping a Toyota Crown taxi I imported from Japan and it's been an insane experience.
I'm in the process of finishing a restored 1970 C10 LS3 from a Cadillac Escalade
What website did you import from?
@@tajay655 I used a private importer that's a friend of mine.
John Regan oh ok 👌🏽 ps would love to see vids of your build
Tbh storing passwords in the fuel filler actually isn't so bad an idea. It's locked on my car!
(JK I've been using Lastpass for years)
Cool cant wait to see it up and runing in good conditions.. :)
Lovely Jubbly, we still have them in the UK and are very popular. Looking forward to this turnaround.
LOL the advertisement was great and funny
Ok CEO of last pass
@@stipe1615 your the ceo?
Awesome little car!
AHA IM THE FIRST LIKE
Shades of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder happening here Sam!!!
Awesome this is probably one your most interesting vlogs