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[@poppyneese1811]

Anybody with enough cash can buy an Aston or Lamborghini, but this lil Micra in this condition is a true gem! It is beautiful and such a honest lil automobile LOVE IT!!!

[@chriswilkinson1991]

You should make it concours condition and enter it in the Festival of the Unexceptional show

[@HandsUpforThePanther]

that is very good idea, absolutely love it. Knowing Matt as a he's car dealer though, he'd rather sell it to the person who would do that journey .

Yes excellent car for car shows

[@steve6121]

Bought one new in 93 for the wife - it was fantastic. What always amazed me was the seat only adjusted fore/aft and backrest angle, with no steering wheel adjustment, yet we both found a perfect driving position. Proof that good design overcomes the need for 18 way electric seats that lazy car designers resort to.

[@Tigermoto]

This is the best comment of any I've ever seen on KZbin and I couldn't agree more.

[@markotango54]

I was out on the Island of Madeira last month, still plenty of K11's out there as everyday daily drivers

[@topgazza]

What modern cars could learn from. Simplicity and cheap

[@kgsonly]

until you get in a crash ..

[@obesetuna3164]

@@kgsonly Well, most of us former owners are still alive.

[@MuscleBandit]

@@obesetuna3164 Yup, hi I'm still here!!!

[@obesetuna3164]

@@MuscleBandit Hi. As the once proud owner of a Micra in the 90's, I also survived the experience lol.

[@topgazza]

@ The lesson is simplicity and cheap

[@hrmzk]

That’s really cool of you for saving this Time Machine, it’s refreshing to see an old basic tidy little car 🚗

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Funny you should mention that. I think Matt travelled back to 1995 and bought it when it was 12 months old.

[@joedunnedunne8217]

You would be surprised how many people would like to buy this car. Totally reliable, super scarce and will be around in another 30 years. Not like todays junk. Keep up the good work.

[@ImLeuff]

Finally the mighty K11 !

[@4mazal4]

1994…. Wife two kids all our luggage crammed into every available nook and cranny for a week’s holiday in Denmark. Never missed a beat. Took it in for its first service and was confronted by a mechanic who asked me if I could hear a rattle from the engine. I couldn’t. “You will soon, tell reception when you book it in”…result, new timing chain….

[@techbaffle]

There's nothing sad about getting a low mileage classic (okay, almost classic) Especially after the scrappage scheme, it's so cool to find a car like this in such good condition. It's like a little time capsule!

Yes it shows that the owner is not some cookie cutter lease car driver like most people these days. Shows some individuality and bags of character

[@mikes747]

I passed my test in a 1.0 litre manual one of these! They will always have special place in my heart!

[@m7m7]

Back to basics, love it!

[@Sam-gw5pl]

John Major

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

My mother in law had one. It's engine had cooked at some point and damaged the cylinder head , making it sound really rough....but it would not die. It ran on like that for years. Really tough, simple mechanicals. Which is what a lot of us would like to see come back. Cheap, tough, simple cars for all the donkey work.

[@obesetuna3164]

John Major was still PM. Cheap, well made, simple, reliable little cars that made common sense. Far superior to the hybrid/EV crap that we get force fed today.

[@muckle8]

Truth

[@Sam-gw5pl]

Yup

[@alanharvey7445]

Yet you don't own one.

[@Sam-gw5pl]

@@alanharvey7445 ULEZ lol

[@obesetuna3164]

@@alanharvey7445 I did from the early 90's until around 2005. Purchased new, it was a blue, one litre , two door version. As our only car, it served the family well for many years. Until not long ago, it could still be seen pottering about.

[@shatnersbassoon1791]

Your man at the bus stop had his interest piqued 👍

[@Pyjamarama11]

Matt wasn't game enough to do a walk round at the bus stop 😂

[@davidheavens2559]

Lol you never cease to amaze me from v8 to 1300

[@mishalchotai4721]

My late dad had a K10 micra in 1989, he bought it brand new. G918 PGJ. Would love to have one again just as a memory. Great video Matt. Love the last couple of videos .

[@TKN21]

I had three of these. Loved every one. Brings back good memories.

[@gavsgadgets]

I think 1500 was a bargain. Would love this

[@s1_auds]

4:34 not always is the hand knob used for disability driving, as there's no power steering it probably just made it easier for the previous owner to manoever

[@no1DdC]

There's a wheelchair decal on the rear window. The owner was actually physically impaired.

[@s1_auds]

@@no1DdC ah my bad, I didn't watch all the way through :)

[@williamfence566]

Jimmy the magician needs a bloody good christmas present from you matt . All that cracking work for just over £600 !

[@jimmypratt6450]

I do , but i do the work because i love it after 48 years in the trade and thanks 👍-

[@gravemind6536]

@@jimmypratt6450 I need to visit when I next go up North.

[@jimmypratt6450]

@@gravemind6536 Please don't i'm so busy and never have anytime for private work but thanks anyway . Mat pays his bills straight away thats why i go over the top for him .😆

[@vincetaylor944]

Agree, these prices he charges aren’t realistic ? If true.

[@danjones6279]

Aha, the famous Jimmy The Magician...

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Back to basics but bloody brilliant! Well done in breathing new life into this. That'll be someones pride and joy soon, and well done in keeping another 90's car from getting scrapped!

[@alistairpickup6456]

Mattylad..stop taking me down memory lane...I remember selling these and the model before...this was the first Micra built in the UK..good times

[@Strontium_Dog]

It's not just you, Matt. Those that know, realise what a lovely little motor this is and how ruddy excellent the K11 was....is. I had a 1.3 Super S and I'm not joking when I say it was more fun than an XR2 on the Snake Pass. Even my mum's 1.0 was cracking fun to thrash about in.

[@kevinwall795]

I had a dark green 1.3 Super S. Loved that car. So reliable. Used to drive it from Newcastle to London at over 100mph on the motorway.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

@@kevinwall795the dark green was a nice color too

[@AM-zq8ro]

I also had a dark green Super S as my first car going back about 20 years ago. I loved it. No body roll what so ever. I hit every roundabout with more confidence than skill 😅 and it always stuck like glue. Also London to Brum and back cost me £17.50. Back when petrol was 74pence a litre. Ah the good old days. No power steering turned me from a boy to a man💪😅

[@SueKeeper]

@@AM-zq8ro haddaway man they were terrible understeery things! Plus if you slammed the anchors on they basically did a handbrake turn by themeslves.

[@AM-zq8ro]

@SueKeeper i wonder if you had a rear brake drum leak on just one side!. I had that in the early part of ownership. I needed to use the handbrake in conjunction with the foot brake just to get the car to stop at a junction a few times before getting it fixed

[@Brian-om2hh]

Matt, Nissan UK themselves might well be interested in this car, as it will have been built in Sunderland.....or you could keep it and use it as an automatic courtesy car.....

[@gravemind6536]

I doubt it, they're only focussed on surviving at the minute since they're in dire financial crisis.

[@mariemccann5895]

Doubt they can afford it, the are against the wall.

[@DanStep-v4k]

Dont be so ridiculous, theres little original about it and they have plenty examples in local museums.

[@josephmifsud8261]

Was looking forward to seeing this car, and I'm not disappointed. I get why you are excited about this car. I love the colour. I think the steering wheel attachment is because the last owner was one handed and they attach their prosthetic hand to it to steer. We have moved on. Cars are safer, but in a lot of cases they are just boring Euroblobs. I cable tied my Fiesta wheel trims because someone nicked the previous set. This would be welcome at the Festival of the Unexceptional

[@bossman9124]

4:08 The “steering knob” reminds me of the typical Forklift style steering - because you operate with one hand on the wheel and one hand on the hydraulic controls

[@KipKippax]

I bought one 20 years ago with a slipping clutch for £250 , adjusted it and ran it up and down from England to Scotland for a few years doing thousands of miles . "Micky MIcra" never missed a beat and resold for the same price ! Darby & Joan will jump at yours I'm sure !

[@Andy28548]

Matt you need to do more classic cars like this

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I owned one of these a few years ago, and it was an absolute hoot. Proper little driver's car, and it never failed to put a massive grin on my face every time I drove it. I loved it. Somebody is going to get a bargain. A pretty much brand new auto supermini for £4k. You'd be mad not to.

[@jb39channel]

It's so cute. I actually think it looks great in that colour. I'm glad you saved it from becoming a delivery driver's car and subsequently run into the ground. Hopefully someone will love it and look after it. Well done

[@HighPeakAutos]

I hope so

​@@HighPeakAutosyeah it's worth what your asking. Where you going to find another UK rhd micra with such low miles and now in this condition.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

11:42 I never heard the expression “as rotten as a pear” until I started watching your videos! Very appropriate since pears are only ripe for about 20 mins before rotting! 😊

[@molluscturtle]

This has just brought back a memory of something that I’ve not thought about in decades - reaching into the back to unlock the back doors. Parcel shelf speakers - normal back in the day and the owner was probably middle aged when he fitted them.

[@TheLukanda]

Was my first car when I passed my driving licence. Inherited from my Mom. Mine was a light blue, with all extras. Painted exterior plastics, powered windows, Aircon, power steering and I added a banging Blaupunkt cd radio!!! Lovely little thing!

[@davidbowie2046]

That's fab! 20-30 year old cars were common place in the 80s when I started driving Throw away society we have today means people change there cars far too often

[@OldSkoolCarpMan]

The 1.3 made an astonishing..... 75bhp 💪💪💪 Actually quite nippy as it weighed bugger all especially when the tin rot set in. I owned a K reg for a couple of years back in 2010 and the chassis turning into a teabag killed it.

[@SueKeeper]

yeah thats what everyone seems to forget, rust and British winters killed most of these off by 2010.

[@smoothmicra]

That is an absolute pip, a real beauty. I had two K11s, loved them. My first went over 220K and was going strong until a horrible little twokker crashed into me. All day long an everyday modern classic. There is a strong niche market for the "unremarkable" Japanese runaround. No problem selling that gem.

[@MuscleBandit]

Lovely rare example that Matt. I just gave away my 2002 K11 to a mate who does food delivery as he needed a car. These have started getting to the point whereby parts are discontinued so owners are having to shop around for second hand parts, in certain cases. Heater regulator chips always go leaving just the full fan speed, I got a new chip from Ebay for a few quid and replaced it myself in about 4 minutes in the passenger foot well. Try to get one without electric windows as they WILL keep breaking. Try to get one without a sun roof as it WILL start leaking. The lacquer on the paint WILL start to peel as your (perfect example) has proven. They WILL need under sealing and owners will need to stay on the look out for corrosion including the cross member in front of the radiator as water will pool inside it causing this issue. Otherwise, they are a cult modern day classic for good reason, they will run with basic maintenance until they rot away in years to come because of how simple cheap and dependable they are. Parts which have not yet been discontinued are some of the cheapest on the market. The K11 is the only car I have had two of, a 1.4 manual and a 1.0 manual and they were both amazing little cars.

I saw one the other night coming back from the gym. Made me smile. They used to get used by pizza delivery drivers and indian takeaways here in Edinburgh. Now replaced by fiat 500 and kia picantos

[@keithharrison3678]

If I was Matt I would keep it & open up a car museum Along with other well preserved cars in another 20 years or so

[@Adam2050]

Call it 'OLD PEAKS'.

[@gavshomebrew]

i love those k11micra prity. Mutch bomb proof very reliable car i love that colour

[@Grecianfan1]

"I think that I'll get rid of the handle," then proceeds to use it all the time.

[@Andy28548]

😂

[@JaneDarby-r6k]

I have become a High Peak Autos widow, my partner discovered your channel several months ago and loves it. We were recently holidaying in India and to his surprise one of our hotel room TV's had you tube - Imagine his delight at catching up on your offerings!!

[@JSB2500]

😮 😆

[@tlcrf80mins73]

Way back in a different life, did a roadtrip to Oban, Fort William and Mallaig in a red Nissan Micra - it was an absolute blast and the Micra was an absolute tonne of fun to chuck around highland roads. Love it!

[@Margot_est_douce.]

This deserves so many more subs!

[@mj8745]

I love this I’m a dr I drive to work in one everyday 52 tempest to Leeds on motorway Had lots of comments It’s great !

[@jo05dk]

What a little gem of a car 🥰 You do us proud Matt.

[@FirstnameLastname-qe3ry]

What a weapon! I love the micra! Boy racers are picking up these here in ireland

[@John_Wood_]

one near me sounds really good with an aftermarket pipe, don't know if the engine has been tweaked.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of them around lowered with little alloys wheels on them.

[@richardskelton5119]

Back in '92 I was employed at Nissan for the launch of the "New" Micra as a tour guide. It was a wonderful little car and with 80%+ local content more British than a Ford of the time that was probably built in Germany! The automatic was great for city driving and it drank next to nothing. Good to see that you have made sure one is still on the road.

[@carlosfandango2419]

We bought my mum one of these (1.0L Auto, 3 door) a few years ago. We were looking for a Yaris at the time when it popped up. She loves it, starts first crack every time. It's had a battery and some resealing around the windscreen. She loves it and it makes us smile when we see her knocking around in it.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

Whenever I see one I always smile, as these days they have the appeal of a classic.

[@szszg]

I love these. Thank you for saving another old nugget.

[@johng7304]

The number plate would be worth the £1500 you paid for the car at least. So basically a free car. And the fact it’s up for sale for £3,245 with Reg Transfers proves this. Come on Matt, you could have offered the old woman more. You go down in my estimation. I thought you were so honest and genuine.

[@christoussaint-boden3440]

Agreed!

[@deen-ey6lo]

just seen it on the website..... scumbag

[@antc65]

I think Matt needs to address this to his followers, nevertheless he’s a used car dealer and he has caught a cold on other cars he’s bought - i.e “I’ve massively overspent” and any other like-minded dealer would want to recoup funds to keep their business solvent.

[@johng7304]

@ yeah, so pay some old woman way under what her car and plate was worth. She clearly was unaware and was duped. Hope nobody does the same to your mother when she’s old.

[@jonathanmoore994]

You're right about 90's cars being great - reliable but simple. I have an early Puma with 17k miles. It's a hoot and makes me smile on the rare occasions I take it out. It does feel old-fashioned though and it makes you realise how much cars have progressed.

[@nickmillward7312]

I love these - My mum had a grey 1.3 manual in 1994. They're so light and nimble and nipple to drive and also so simple.

[@john212i]

Absolutely love this Mat I’m a big Nissan fan myself ,these little cars go on forever ,anything old 80s/90s I always look at over any modern car

[@richwilliams9895]

Such a refreshing honesty to it. Simplicity at its finest.

[@TroyGoodacre]

I’ve got a concourse 1997 rover 114 sli. With 29,000 miles on the clock and full history. It only comes out on dry days. But it takes me back to when I had one of the first metros when I was in my early 20s I’m 57 now. Nothing wrong with having a mundane car that’s not worth loads of money it’s still part of motoring history

[@Faust66]

Honest little car with no pretensions... I really like it!

[@timinman9578]

You did exactly what was needed. It’s little gem in the day. And it simply endearing now.

[@fatbelly27]

That's a special little car. I share your enthusiasm, which means that's at least two of us with your affliction.

[@NGMonocrom]

3:34 ~ Matt, attracted a captivated audience of one, in the background; just behind him. Older gentleman, just can't look away. Also, no; you're not supposed to use that Disability-assist knob with two hands. It's designed so that folks with severely limited arm/hand strength can turn the wheel more easily with just ONE hand. _Maybe_ if you ever find another one of these being offered to you, perhaps have your brother go pick it up for you. MIGHT be a good idea. 😁

[@steveparis937]

In the US, that knob on the steering wheel was so you could turn the wheel with only one hand. Had nothing to do with disability, just so you could drive and put your arm on the girl beside you! No bucket seats, just a bench seat.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

11:05 Gosh! When you cranked the sunroof, it took me right back to when I rented an identical one in 1998 to take 2 Canadian visitors round the West Highlands from Glasgow to Isle of Skye for a trip. 4 adults plus luggage for a week! Can’t believe it now! Cherry Red the only color to have! It looks great! Fun video, Matt!

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

My parents had a succession of them from launch in the early 90’s through to the early 2000’s. Sweet little 16 valve engine and a rifle bolt gear change. ❤

[@jujitsusti7719]

90's was possibly the best era of cars 💯👊

[@SueKeeper]

The supermini died in 2005 when the mk1 Yaris ceased production.

[@EazyDuz18]

That paint guy must be mates rates, well over £1500 to get that done for anyone else

Well he uses them regularly so a bit of discount means customer will use them every time

[@roryhazlie753]

I miss cars like this pure simple engineering lest things to go wrong and that has been garaged all its life and extremely looked after that’s why it is in such fantastic condition. Used to work on these back in the day.glad u have had an enquiry about that coz a car that old with that mileage doesn’t hang about for long. Best of luck to the new owner and happy driving to them.

[@Ray62_145]

What a neat little car that Micra is, it looks immaculate now that all the touchups have been done, and with a manual sunroof and windows, it's less to go wrong with it electronically, and being 30 years old, you won't need to pay the road tax which was quite high for a 1275cc Micra, I definitely think that you'll get the money that you're asking for it Matt, I hope that the first person that's shown interest in the Micra that you mentioned decides to buy it, the best of luck.

[@mickcoles]

One of the best cars ever made, loved my Mum's 1.3 LX - I so wanted that engine in my Old Mini 1275GT - what a combo that would have been I also really share your enthusiasm for the Micra

[@paulmorris1427]

love 80s and 90 cars I once had a mk1 corolla Gti twin cam with twin cam stickers on the side no power steering but an electric sun roof . was a bit more luxury in my mk2 Gti and wow electic windows an sunroof lol, sold it for 500 quid less than I paid for it 2 years later,,,honestly they were bullet proof . love the channel by the way

[@Cameron-ev7rc]

Well done Matt. Great to see this little car getting a new lease of life. 👏🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tonywadkins5258]

Average mileage just under 42 each year. Probably been used to go to the local post office each week.

[@JSB2500]

420 miles! 🙂

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Excellent. I love the way you have restored an old car

[@janrog5024]

Had a similar Micra while living in Denton in 1988 Matt, sold it when I moved to Holland in 1989.

[@ant647448336]

£1500 for a 30yr old Micra with next to no mileage on the clock? Absolute bargain. I've had my car 2 years from new and put 52500mi on it hahaha

[@monikacorgi]

That's an interesting choice of a car, I have to admit. Glad to see how fun it is for you to drive it. I can see a video in the future - 6 months update of owning one of the rarest cars in UK

[@behnambabaknia6843]

I love old cars like this, there's something so appealing about it's simplicity. Sure AC, central locking and hydraulic steering would be nice but I'd still drive it with pleasure. I've driven one before owned by a family member and they are fun to drive, like a little cart, because of it's low weight it accelerates quicker than you'd imagine despite the 1.3 engine.

[@snbala]

Save the old cars!!!! A rare find and yes it may just be a Micra but this will be bought by someone with nostalgia, as these may be someone’s first driving lesson car or relative/parents car back in the days. Glad Matt is saving some old cars. Old cars over new anyday. Also big up Retro plates, they are brilliant.

[@JanisVeide]

As MightyCarMods would say - what a Nugget! :D Great to see you rescue such a mint little car.

[@stephenEdwards-n8d]

My mate bought one in 96 when he moved to London - his was also one lady owner. At the time I thought he was mad, but he ran that little thing for 12 years without issue - non descript, no one would nick it and it was cheap as chips to run, utterly reliable. Crackin little motor!

[@stuarthammond1009]

Never owned a car in my life, never had my name on a car v5 document, never insured a car. So why am I here well passed my test in 94 in a Nissan micra, have drove thousands of miles in citroen berlingo multispace and van and think citroen c6 is a masterpiece. Matt you and your content are truly incredible.

[@DaDa-David]

Straight up 'Festival of the Unexceptional' entry! Love it, I'd gladly have a slice of that for in town use.

[@chrisbolton5461]

Cracking little car. Done it again. Micra discovered and saved.

[@fastasfox]

That fella in the bus stop was loving it 😂

[@MrLurchsThings]

What an absolute gem! Love it. Was definitely worth the effort. You’ll never, ever find another like that. BTW, we really need to meet Jimmy the Magician. The work he does is amazing.

[@gaznoo]

My eldest son had one of them as his 1st car,got it very cheap I said it'll see you for may be a yearz3 years later it was still going strong never gave him a be of hassle,to this day he says dad remember my Micra never let me down unlike what ever car he now has

[@resolve_media21]

I’m looking a new car as I got in a crash a few days ago and a wee micra like this looks fun!!!

[@PuddingPeep-fs1kw]

What a Bobby Dazzler 👌 Well done Matt, you’ve done it justice - Nice touch with Nicks plates I’ve an M reg Fiat Panda Auto done 5k and a Datsun Micra K10 on an A plate with 25k There’s some love for these wacky old finds I bet you don’t have it long !

[@norsegolf76]

Yessir, I'm as excited as you! What a find!

[@georgeanastasi7729]

Absolutely love this! The retro plate is a nice touch

Old plate is for sale on reg transfers for same price as the new asking price. Kept that one quiet, I sell all my reg plates off bought cars that come with private plates.

[@leebottrill4044]

That steering knob will be on the Range Rover before the day is out!

[@casinodelonge]

Moaned about it and yet he can't keep his hands off his knob!

[@markstephenson-oliver7513]

I had a pug 309 gld without powered steering and found keeping the tyre pressures up really helped.

[@joshuaduncan5059]

at this point this has to be one of the cleanest k11 micra's about. The best cars are the the ones people think are rubbish...they have a character like nothing else

[@percyprune7548]

Flimsy. My bike had it's clutch cable end pull off just as I stopped behind one of these as I went into neutral, making the clutch jump back as it was just disengaging 2nd gear to neutral and the bike moved forwards from stationary @ 2' at idling speed. The bike's front tyre caved in the bumper and entire portion behind the bumper of the Micra in front of me. Dread to think anyone would survive a severe crash in one of these if 2' movement from stationary, at idling speed, from a 390 lbs. bike could do that amount of damage.. The bike? No damage whatsoever. Swore never to buy a Nissan for 2 reasons, one was this.

[@vickybatchelor6858]

I'm absolutely loving these unusual finds, Matt 😁 I'd be excited as well if I came across a 30 year old micra with such low mileage. When they're still so original with no wear and tear... love it ❤😊

[@m__r1100]

A colleague had a manual one of these - ingerited from his grandpa in early 2000's. It was amazing on Highland roads, particularly in snow or ice on winter tyres it was unstoppable...

[@plbingham]

bodywork fees were VERY reasonable indeed! Wow,.. what a cracking vid

[@jonhutchins3818]

Thank you. I had one of those back in the day and have such fond memories. We had a purple one which we called the purple turtle. Such great memories.

[@agill4421]

I had one of these for about 5 years, loved it. If only they make simple cars like this now. Love this example, mint ❤

[@daniellongnose]

great video matt,,when cars and life where so simple

[@MikeG-rh1lk]

I did my driving lessons and passed my test in that shape Nissan micra, I took years before getting first car and the fuel was 55p a litre