Highlights
- Restoration carried out with professional underbody repairs
- Light blue paintwork evoking a summery feel
- Interior reupholstered in elegant beige vinyl
- Mechanical overhaul carried out during the conversion
- Matching serial numbers confirmed by the seller
- From the collection of a car enthusiast
- Original Italian documents available
- Matching boot bag fitted in the rear
The appeal
Few cars embody the spirit of summer, leisurely getaways and the true ‘Dolce Vita’ quite like the Fiat 500 Jolly. The original model, designed by Ghia based on the small Fiat 500, was particularly popular as a beach and leisure car. Its success naturally inspired numerous recreations, such as this 1964 example.
From the collection of a car enthusiast, this car arrived at the seller’s premises under its own power and is described as being in running order. The restoration and conversion to Jolly specifications included repairs to the underbody, a new paint job, refurbishment of the interior and the fitting of new floor mats.
With its original Italian documents and matching suitcase stowed in the boot, this Fiat 500 Jolly recreation is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.
The seller states:
‘This vehicle comes from the collection of a true motoring enthusiast. It is in excellent overall condition and has retained a high degree of authenticity and originality. It was precisely its excellent condition and authentic character that won us over and motivated us to acquire it.
“Behind the wheel, this Fiat 500 Jolly recreation offers a unique, fun and genuinely enjoyable driving experience. Thanks to its compact dimensions and light weight, it is particularly manoeuvrable and a real pleasure to drive. The manual gearbox adds to the charm of the experience and allows you to rediscover the simple, authentic feel of a classic Fiat 500.
“Performance is obviously not the main focus of this Jolly. Above all, it invites you to drive at a leisurely pace, admire the scenery and enjoy every journey in a typically Italian atmosphere.
“Its open-top design turns every outing into a true summer experience. Whether on country roads, by the seaside or in town, it instantly evokes that sense of freedom and la Dolce Vita that is the very essence of the Jolly concept.
“This Fiat 500 Jolly recreation is, therefore, first and foremost a car designed for pleasure: simple, light, endearing and ideal for making the most of sunny days. A car that doesn’t just take you to your destination, but transforms every journey into a truly enjoyable experience.”

Key information
- Mileage: 31,512 km (as per odometer)
- Country of registration: Italy (standard registration; matching serial numbers confirmed)
- MOT status: unknown
- Technical specifications: 499 cm³ petrol engine coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox
- Documentation: original Italian documents available; no service history or maintenance records
Details
- Restoration and conversion to Jolly specifications
- Work described by the seller as being of a high standard
- Professional underbody repairs carried out
- The chassis, underbody and bodywork are described by the seller as being in very good condition
- The condition of the underbody can be seen in the photographs, which show some signs of age-related wear
- The bodywork was repainted during the restoration in a light blue colour
- The paint finish is considered very good overall by the seller
- A small area of the bonnet has a slightly less neat paint finish
- There are a few small superficial scratches, resulting from transport
- The interior has been refurbished in beige, with white piping and black carpets
- Several engine components and various filters were replaced during the restoration
- According to the seller, the engine starts easily whether cold or warm and runs smoothly
- The gearbox operates correctly and the gears engage normally
- The braking system and suspension are reported to be working correctly
- No work or mechanical modifications have been carried out by the seller since they acquired the car
- Currently stored inside the seller’s workshop
- A matching boot box is fitted to the rear on a luggage rack
- Steel wheels painted to match the bodywork and fitted with whitewall tyres
- Some signs of age-related wear are visible on the exterior chrome fittings
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