The seller has informed us that he considers the low indicated mileage of only 30,000 kilometres from new to be correct
Fully restored from top to bottom by a highly regarded Fiat 500 restoration specialist
Has never been driven since receiving a complete restoration and new mechanics
A Jolly-style open conversion with a rattan interior faithful to the original of the period
The Attractions
The story of the Jolly began when Gianni Agnelli, Fiat's main shareholder and director and a famous playboy, decided to treat himself to a sort of land 'tender' to be used for visiting the seaside resorts and small seaside villages of the Mediterranean. Carrozzeria Ghia was commissioned to create an open, unmistakably seaside and holiday spirit version of the small Fiat 500, eliminating the roof and doors and replacing much of the interior with rattan seats and shiny, nautical-inspired handrails. Thus the 'Jolly' was born, and soon all of Agnelli's friends wanted a similar car. Quite a limited number were made at the time, and today they are extraordinarily rare cars, so a well-made replica like this one is an irresistible temptation.
This example of a 1971 Fiat 500 was transformed into an open Jolly configuration by a well-known and highly regarded company that specialises in Fiat 500 restorations and conversions. The result is a car that looks as good as new and, according to the seller, has never been driven on the road after the transformation.image00043.jpeg411.72 KB
History and Documentation
Fiat 500 for the Italian market, first registered in 1971
Certified by a leading company in the restoration and transformation of Fiat 500s
The seller told us that it has never been driven after restoration
This 500 is not registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
Mechanics and bodywork completely restored and never driven afterwards
No signs of wear and tear reported; the seller has informed us that this car is in like-new condition and has never been driven on the road since restoration
Rattan interior that faithfully reproduces those of the period
Equipped with a striped awning-style fabric roof
Carefully polished paintwork and chrome, which looks as good as new
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