Nissan S Cargo
December 1st, 2005 by Wattsy
The Nissan S Cargo was a limited edition commercial vehicle that was sold only in Japan. Based on Nissan Micra mechanicals and produced in Yokohama’s pike factory, only 12000 were built between 1989 and 1992.
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The design of the S Cargo is fashioned after the popular French Citroen 2CV. The 2cv was often referred to as the “tin snail” hence the pun with the name S Cargo referencing the french word for snail “escargot”.
There were 4 pike cars altogether starting with the Mini inspired Be-1, the jeep/mini crossover the Pao, the Citroen 2cv inspired Scargo and finally the Figaro. Designed by Shoji Takahashi he was quoted that the inspiration of the pike cars came from the swatch watch, where you can make a limited highly fashionable car based around the same mechanicals.
Powered by a 1.5 Litre engine the S Cargo came with a 3 speed auto, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, central locking and removable rear seats. The S Cargo has been a popular 2nd Hand export from japan to all over the world as their large flat sides and quirky styling makes it the perfect promotional vehicle.
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June 3rd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE OF THESE PLEASE HELP
July 26th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Terry,
If you are still looking, I have a black s-cargo with a white roof, fully refrigerated back storage area-it’s an ex-nudie van, that I bought as a delivery van fro a deli business I have since sold 138,000 ks, new shocks, new battery, 2 near new tyres available $4,000 ono. Ventral Coast NSW.
Annie Rimmer
July 28th, 2008 at 1:50 am
I am interested in your s-cargo, I am from the C. coast, NSW
August 5th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Somebody in my office drives one of these to work sometimes. Wondered what the hell it is and stumbled upon this website!
Ugliest car I’ve ever seen!! ;op
August 7th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Hi Annie, please email me at redfire@tpg.com.au if car is still available. have someone driving through central coast on 7th august, thanks
August 19th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
G’day Annie, I’m on the Coast too. If you still have the scargo my wife and I would like to have a look. My email is me@dorianmode.com
Can you let me know either way?
September 5th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Am living in Brisbane Qld and looking to buy an s-cargo…can anyone help?
March 13th, 2009 at 1:15 am
Hi, Pete here from C Coast NSW. I want one of those! bonviveur at lycos dot com
April 15th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Was wondering if anyone had one of these in Melbourne? Cheers,
Ben
April 19th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I have a s cargo in toronto. this is a fun vehicle I was imported for my own use. Now I want to sell it because I am getting another one.
May 7th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I have a cleaning business and would like one of these vans
I live in Brisbane and I am willing to transport from another state by car carrier if the price is right.
August 24th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Hi Guys,
I just picked up one of these little beauties and was wondering how I can join your Chat group.
Cheers
Hank
October 6th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I need an owners or workshop manual for an S-Cargo does any one know how i can get one?
Also need some parts
Cheers
darrin
October 6th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I need an owners or workshop manual for an S-Cargo does any one know how i can get one?
Also need some parts
Cheers
darrin
December 27th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I have a refrigerated Scargo for sale in Perth WA about to come up for sale. I have one already and brought another one cause it become available. My business has grown and i need a bigger van so i have an extra SCARGO! I love them, they are the best advertising on the road!
March 2nd, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Hi Have you still got one for sale? I am looking for a white one with oval windows. I am in Sydney and would need to truck it over at some cost. What temp is refigerated? with thanks
SOphi
May 29th, 2011 at 12:42 am
I don’t expect there would be any of these S Cargo vans still on the road in Australia. I used to see a couple on Adelaide’s roads many years ago. I was thinking of getting a pair of them with custom number plates “HIS” and “HERS”.