1968 Fiat 500 Jolly Recreation
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Highlights
- Built to an exceedingly high standard by Jolly recreation professionals
- Incredibly smart underneath, having barely been driven since completion
- Impeccably presented and ready to be run in
The Appeal
Commissioned by legendary Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli who wanted a roadgoing tender for his yachts, the Jolly was built by Ghia using the humble Fiat 500 as its base. Original Jolly beach cars are exceedingly hard to come by, making well-made recreations like this, a very attractive proposition.
This Jolly has been recently completed and is presented in fabulous condition. Complete with all the Jolly’s original quirks like wicker seats, marine-style tubular handrails and a singular lack of doors, this is a great little beach car and in our eyes, the ultimate roadgoing seaside accessory.
The History and Paperwork
- Revisione dated 18th November 2022
- Italian registration documents present
- Recently completed and yet to be run in
- Ground up restoration, including a thorough overhaul of all mechanical parts where necessary
The Interior
- Hand-woven wicker seats by local Italian artisan
- Quilted tan hand-stitched leather upholstery
- Vintage Autovox radio discreetly upgraded with modern internals
It’s not everyday you see a car with wicker seats…
The Fiat 500 Jolly is full of fun touches and the seats are the first thing you notice. Some readers will be familiar with the burning sensation vinyl seats can deliver on a summer’s day so, for a car designed for the Riviera, wicker actually starts to sound almost sensible. These reproduction seats are a good approximation of the originals and have barely been sat in. As a result, they’re in fantastic condition with no wear to be seen. There’s even a wicker grab handle for front passengers which is a nice detail.
As with most Fiat 500s, the dashboard is spartan with just a handful of switches. The vendor informs us that the vintage Autovox radio boasts modernised internals, which is a nice touch.
Hessian carpeting complements the wicker seats perfectly and exhibits no wear so far as we could see. A touch of luxury is afforded by quilted leather upholstery adorning the transmission tunnel and rear parcel shelf. This too is in great shape with no wear or damage.
The controls present impeccably and even the pedal rubbers look to be in perfect condition.
Having been freshly restored and converted into a Jolly replica, it comes as no surprise that this Fiat 500’s interior is in such magnificent condition.
The Exterior
- Repainted in a pleasing shade of pale yellow
- Featuring half-frame windscreen
- Whitewall tyres
With fresh yellow paint, this little Fiat presents exceedingly well and what impresses us is that the high quality finish continues underneath. We couldn’t see any road grime, evidence of leaks from the engine or any corrosion whatsoever to the underside.
Besides having no roof, the next thing you notice about the Jolly is the lack of doors. You almost sit on this car rather than it, which makes for an entertaining driving experience. You’ll note that there are tubular handrails akin to a luxury yacht and we find the frameless windscreen top particularly elegant.
All the brightwork looks to be in excellent shape with no damage or pitting in sight. The vendor points out the period bonnet handle, steel bumper overriders and the provision that has been made to fit tow hook attachments.
The car sits upon factory correct Fiat steel wheels, complete with hub caps and whitewall tyres.
The Mechanics
- 650cc twin-cylinder air-cooled engine
- Four-speed synchronised gearbox
- The rebuilt engine still needs to be run in but functions well
Under the rear hatch, the tiny 650cc engine looks to be in excellent shape and we’re informed that it still needs running in properly following a full rebuild of all the mechanicals.
It starts readily and settles down to a steady idle. There are no leaks apparent or indeed any smoke. With a fully synchronised gearbox, these cars are surprisingly easy to drive, meaning you can relax and enjoy what are likely to be pleasant surroundings.
Summary
Surely the ultimate vehicle for any Fiat fan, this Jolly recreation promises to be fantastic fun and we’re sure it will be cherished for years to come.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1968
- Make Fiat
- Model 500
- Colour Pale Yellow
- Odometer 45,167 Kilometres
- Engine size 650
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Fano
- Location International
- Country Italy
23 bids
- clc_230•••• €21,500 21/02/23
- prisma2•••• €21,000 21/02/23
- antoine•••• €20,500 21/02/23
- clc_230•••• €20,000 21/02/23
- prisma2•••• €19,500 21/02/23
- drew te•••• €18,750 21/02/23
- prisma2•••• €18,500 21/02/23
- CarNutU•••• €17,500 21/02/23
- prisma2•••• €15,500 21/02/23
- reece.b•••• €14,500 21/02/23
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