TORQUE GT ● BLOG
Just passed your driving test, but want a JDM car? With 51bhp on tap, you'll struggle to get into trouble in a Be-1! Produced between 1987 and 1988 this 'Japanese Mini' is known as one of Nissans 'Pike Cars' along with some other weird and wonderful creations including the Figaro, Pao & S-Cargo...
Underneath, this curious creation is based on a Micra, with a 1.0 litre engine and choices of a 3 speed auto or 5 speed manual. Another option was an electric canvas roof like this particular example we have here... With design queues from iconic, fashionable city cars like the Mini, Fiat 500 & 2CV, this is unabashedly retro!
Ten thousand were made in its short production run and demand was so high, Nissan chose buyers through a lottery system. Four colour options were available... Pumpkin Yellow, Tomato Red, Onion White & Hydrangea Blue.
This Pumpkin Yellow, 3 speed auto example has covered 97,000km since 1988. Available in Japan for ¥990,000 JPY (£6,537.90 GBP)... come on, there must be someone out there who wants to give this a new home!
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