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The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The second in Nissan's Pike car series, it followed the "Be-1," which had become a social phenomenon. While the Be-1 was produced in limited numbers, the Pao adopted a limited-time sales approach. As a result, reservations poured in, and during the three-month order period, far more orders were received than anticipated, leading to delivery waits of over a year. It was a massive hit.

The third Pike car, its concept was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, and it went on sale in 1991. Like its predecessors, it was based on the K10 March, but it was the first Pike car to feature a turbo engine. Although limited to 20,000 units, it was so popular that sales were decided by lottery.

The third Pike car, its concept was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, and it went on sale in 1991. Like its predecessors, it was based on the K10 March, but it was the first Pike car to feature a turbo engine. Although limited to 20,000 units, it was so popular that sales were decided by lottery.

The third Pike car, its concept was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, and it went on sale in 1991. Like its predecessors, it was based on the K10 March, but it was the first Pike car to feature a turbo engine. Although limited to 20,000 units, it was so popular that sales were decided by lottery.

The third Pike car, its concept was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, and it went on sale in 1991. Like its predecessors, it was based on the K10 March, but it was the first Pike car to feature a turbo engine. Although limited to 20,000 units, it was so popular that sales were decided by lottery.

This Nissan Pike car, released in 1989, was the only commercial vehicle in the series. Unlike previous Pike cars based on the March, it used the Pulsar as its base, giving it a higher class and a larger 1.5-liter engine. It featured equipment that foreshadowed modern cars, such as a center-mounted meter and an instrument panel shift.

This Nissan Pike car, released in 1989, was the only commercial vehicle in the series. Unlike previous Pike cars based on the March, it used the Pulsar as its base, giving it a higher class and a larger 1.5-liter engine. It featured equipment that foreshadowed modern cars, such as a center-mounted meter and an instrument panel shift.

This Nissan Pike car, released in 1989, was the only commercial vehicle in the series. Unlike previous Pike cars based on the March, it used the Pulsar as its base, giving it a higher class and a larger 1.5-liter engine. It featured equipment that foreshadowed modern cars, such as a center-mounted meter and an instrument panel shift.

This Nissan Pike car, released in 1989, was the only commercial vehicle in the series. Unlike previous Pike cars based on the March, it used the Pulsar as its base, giving it a higher class and a larger 1.5-liter engine. It featured equipment that foreshadowed modern cars, such as a center-mounted meter and an instrument panel shift.

This Nissan Pike car, released in 1989, was the only commercial vehicle in the series. Unlike previous Pike cars based on the March, it used the Pulsar as its base, giving it a higher class and a larger 1.5-liter engine. It featured equipment that foreshadowed modern cars, such as a center-mounted meter and an instrument panel shift.

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Design sketches included proposals other than round headlights.

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The first Pike car, it sparked a huge boom and laid the foundation for the subsequent Nissan Pike car series. Introduced in 1987, its limited run of 10,000 units sold out in about two months. The name "Be-1" was chosen because design proposal B-1 was selected from the four options prepared for its production.

The first Pike car, it sparked a huge boom and laid the foundation for the subsequent Nissan Pike car series. Introduced in 1987, its limited run of 10,000 units sold out in about two months. The name "Be-1" was chosen because design proposal B-1 was selected from the four options prepared for its production.

An electric vehicle developed by Nissan Motor Corporation. Its compact body qualifies for Kei car registration. After appearing as a concept car at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show, it was released in 2000 and produced until 2002.

An electric vehicle developed by Nissan Motor Corporation. Its compact body qualifies for Kei car registration. After appearing as a concept car at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show, it was released in 2000 and produced until 2002.

A Ford concept car designed by Australian designer Marc Newson. It is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine producing 74 kW. It had its world premiere at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show.

A Ford concept car designed by Australian designer Marc Newson. It is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine producing 74 kW. It had its world premiere at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show.

A Ford concept car designed by Australian designer Marc Newson. It is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine producing 74 kW. It had its world premiere at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show.

The originators of the Pike car series. From left: Jun Shimizu, Naoki Sakai, Akira Yamamoto.

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Akira Yamamoto

Jun Shimizu (left), Akira Yamamoto (right)

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