An immaculately presented and professionally converted Fiat 500 Jolly recreation
Based on a 1970 110F and presented as a faithful recreation of the iconic “spiaggina” (little beach)
Complete with the original 1970 registration paperwork and partial Revisioni history
The Appeal
Dubbed as “la spiaggina” or “the little beach” in its native Italy, the Fiat 500 Jolly conjures up visions of sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, striped parasols and elegant sunbathers like no other car on earth.
In 1957 automotive design studio Carrozzeria Ghia were commissioned by Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli to create a beach car based on the Nuova 500, which was launched that year. Agnelli was looking for a car that could easily be loaded onto his yacht, Agneta, and the Nuova 500 was the perfect candidate car.
And so, the Jolly was born and soon became the preserve of the period’s great and good. Celebrity owners included Princess Grace of Monaco, Elvis Presley, and Aristotle Onassis.
This pristine example was created by a specialist artisanal company who produce a handful of faithful Jolly recreations every year. This car underwent a full ground up restoration in 2021.
The History and Paperwork
The Jolly started life in 1970 as a Fiat 500 110F in LHD, home market specification
Clearly considered a well-preserved example the car was subsequently converted to an original Jolly specification
This entailed strengthening the chassis, removing doors and roof and cutting down the windscreen
Full restoration work was undertaken in 2021, as per the pictured signature of the artisans responsible
The car is accompanied by the fascinating original registration paperwork
The “Ministero Del Transporti” booklet form 1970 details the original provenance of the car
It also has a partial Revisioni history – Italy’s MOT equivalent
The car is understood to hold a current Revisioni certificate valid until 2023
The Interior
The interior is an excellent and faithful recreation of Ghia’s original Jolly concept
The seats weaved in wicker over tubular metal frames giving the interior a unique yet practical ambiance
This execution is designed to prevent the seats becoming hot under the sun whilst remaining impervious to the elements
The carpets are a hard-wearing “berber” style in flecked beige and are attractively cable-bound to the edges
The centre transmission tunnel and rear shelf are finished in an attractive, padded and diamond stitched vinyl
Apertures in the vinyl are finished with cable-binding to match the carpet edges
The dash is familiar Fiat 500 fare in body-coloured metal
A large speedometer sits behind the white steering wheel and a number of toggle switches present
The Jolly’s interior is a delight and contributes greatly to the small car’s charm and individuality. The wicker seats are very evocative of quality garden or beach furniture, helping to give the car its unmistakable “beach holiday” vibe.
The Exterior
The Jolly’s exterior is finished in pristine cream paintwork
The paintwork appears to be beautifully applied, giving a deep and lustrous shine
The door apertures and rear shelf are edged with chunky, chrome grab rails
The bumpers are formed from the same chrome tubing
A useful and charming wood and chrome luggage rack adorns the engine cover
The windscreen is a cut down item, with an attractive frameless finish
The diminutive steel wheels are colour-matched with the paintwork
The wheels are fitted with chrome hubcaps and shod with white wall tyres
“Jolly” is surely a very appropriate name for this charming little car. It’s a delight to behold in every respect and is a guaranteed head turner and conversation starter.
It's in a really pristine condition too, benefitting from a highly professional restoration and from being always garaged in its current ownership.
The Mechanics
Being a 1970 car, the Jolly is fitted with the larger 499cc, two-cylinder engine
The characterful little engine is rated at somewhere between 17 and 20 bhp
Given the Jolly’s light weight and appropriate gearing, this makes for decent drivability
Power is delivered via a four-speed manual gearbox
All mechanical systems are understood to have been refurbished during the restoration
As a result, the mechanical condition of the Jolly is reported as “excellent throughout”
With the signature twin-cylinder 500cc engine in the rear, this is definitely a car for boulevard cruising rather than attacking a B-road. Of course, to criticise it for a lack of power would be to miss the point of the Jolly completely. This is a car overflowing with character, individuality and charm. The tuneful little engine is an integral part of that magic recipe.
Summary
Jolly by name, Jolly by nature. This is one of those cars that makes you feel a little warmer and more relaxed just by looking at it. It's an immensely likeable little machine. A pure distillation of sun, sea and 'la bella vita', it's little wonder that Agnelli’s vanity project went on to find a place in the hearts of so many of the great and good.
This is a wonderful example of the professionally produced Jolly tribute, or evocation cars. Everything is in first-class order, allowing the lucky new owner to enjoy an authentic Jolly experience at a far more attainable price than that of an original car.
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