This 1989 Nissan Pao was recently imported from Japan by the seller who is a Datsun enthusiast and collector. These were popular retro styled city cars that were sold only in 1989 – all the units produced sold out in three months. Once these became legal to import last year, the seller searched for a clean example to add to his collection. This one is legally titled and registered in Maryland and remains in good mechanical and cosmetic condition throughout. Powered by a one liter, 4-cylinder engine, the Pao was sold without the Nissan name and could only be ordered by reservation. This example is said to be a largely original survivor with no rust and working factory A/C. Recent health issues are forcing the owner to sell.

Paos were one of three retro-ized cars based on the Nissan Micra, the other two were the Be-1 and Figaro. The seller says this one retains much of its factory Aqua Gray paint, however the right side rear quarter appears to have been resprayed at some point. Though very well matched, a keen eye can see the difference in certain lights. This car was factory equipped with the optional twin driving light bar setup, and though currently removed, it is in good working order and will be included.

The interior remains original and very clean apart from a small hole in the passenger seat upholstery. Though free of cracks, the dash does have a melted driver’s side defrost vent (a common issue) as well as a broken passenger side A/C vent. A replacement for the latter is included, however it’s blue rather than green and will need to be painted prior to fitment. Note the vintage-themed OEM panasonic AM/FM cassette head unit, split tailgate, and good weatherstripping.

Power comes from a 1.0 four cylinder mated here to a 3-speed automatic. A 5-speed manual was also offered, but as most of these models served as city cars, the majority were fitted with automatics. Said to start, idle, run, and shift well, the seller adds that the car has always been properly maintained. Steering, brakes, and suspension are equally sorted, and the sale includes the original and unused spare.