Nissan PAO-1989

The PAO was introduced to an adoring public at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show alongside the S-Cargo. The retro styling of the hugely popular Be-1 was continued and taken even further. Car buyers ordered more than 51,000 PAO’s during the limited-to-three-months order taking period. The PAO is based on the Micra. The fenders are made of General Electric’s “flex-panel” material that can withstand minor impacts without denting. “Flex-panels” fade at

a different rate than painted steel panels, so the car has different shades of blue all over its body.  Retro styling cues are external door hinges, front vent windows, rear flip-up windows, corrugated body panels, body colored dash, and a sliding fabric roof.

 

Specifications:

 

Manufacturer:  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Country of Origin:  Japan

Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive

Engine: 1.0 liter

Transmission: 3 speed automatic

Top Speed:  80 miles per hour

Years of Production:  1989-91

Number Produced:  51,657

Original Cost:  around $10,500