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Highlights
- Conversion and chassis-up restoration in 2023
- New wicker interior and handmade luggage case
- New unblemished sky blue paint
- Luggage rack
- A stunning, remarkably elegant beach car
- A slice of "La Dolce Vita"
The Appeal
This unique and exceedingly graceful recreation of the iconic Fiat 500 Jolly has recently been completed in Italy by skilled craftsmen with long experience on this particular model.
Starting from a 1974 Fiat 500, every stage of the transformation has been crafted with the utmost care following the original specifications, and the bodyshell has been properly strengthened.
Tasteful and ingenious custom touches make this unique Jolly even more exclusive and attractive.
The fascinating story of the 500 Jolly began in 1957, when Carrozzeria Ghia was commissioned by Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli to create, starting from the new Fiat 500, a beach car small and light enough to be carried on the back of his yacht.
From then on, the 500 Jolly became the darling of high society, at home in the most fashionable and exclusive locations in the world, driven by high-profile owners as Princess Grace of Monaco and Elvis Presley.
Today Jollys are irresistible head-turners and true icons, sought after by collectors and all lovers of beauty.
The History and Paperwork
- Conversion and chassis-up restoration in 2023
- 0 miles since makeover
- Comprehensive photographic documentation of each phase of conversion and restoration
- Two sets of keys
- Ready to be registered in your Country of choice
This accurate recreation has been recently completed in a specialized workshop in Italy starting from a 1974 Fiat 500, and is presented in like new conditions.
During restoration, the bodywork was completely stripped and primed and all mechanical parts were fully overhauled or replaced with NOS spare parts when necessary.
A comprehensive photographic documentation records all phases of restoration.
The Interior
- Painstakingly restored interior in as new condition
- Backdated dashboard and instrument cluster
- Handcrafted wicker seats
- Lower dashboard trim in marine grade wood
- Upgraded extended carpeting
- Custom transmission tunnel cover and rear deck
- Custom radio cabinet
The sober, superbly detailed and very elegant cabin creates an environment of exclusive sophistication, making us feel right in the midst of the most refined fifties jet-set.
Great care has been taken to make the interior of this 500 Jolly indistinguishable from the original, with a properly backdated dashboard and period correct instrument cluster, steering wheel and switchgear.
The finishing is inspired by the most richly equipped of the Jollys, with a lovely two-tone fascia, ivory coloured steering wheel, gear knob and speedometer and gorgeous extended carpeting on the whole floorboard.
Its original role as a chic tender for the most exclusive yachts is cleverly hinted by the use of marine grade mahogany wood for the beautifully sculpted lower dashboard trim, and by the wonderful specially crafted radio cabinet, custom transmission tunnel cover and rear deck, fit for a vintage Riva speedboat.
The peculiar and charming new wicker seats, faithful to the original design, represent a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship.
The seller guarantees that every part of the interior is in like new condition and fully functional.
Seat belts, which were not mandatory when the car was originally manufactured, can be fitted on request.
The Exterior
- Just restored, in unblemished conditions
- Spotless sky blue paint
- Stainless steel tubular bumpers, side and rear bars
- Removable stainless steel awning structure
- Striped canvas awning with fringed edges
- Chrome plated luggage rack
- Handmade wicker luggage case
- Chrome plated rear-view mirrors
- Body colour steel wheels with chrome plated hubcaps and whitewall tires
The 500 Jolly's unmistakable lines have always sparked sympathy and joy, while inspiring wonder for the great aesthetic taste and craftsmanship of the Master Designers who conceived them.
This particular car has just received a high quality chassis-up restoration under current ownership, as evidenced by the flawless shiny paintwork and the unblemished stainless steel tubular bumpers, side and rear bars and chrome plated luggage rack.
Supported by an easily removable stainless steel structure, the period correct sky blue and white striped canvas awning with fringed edges is equipped with a clever plexiglass cladding which makes it weather resistant and removes annoying fluttering.
The handmade wicker luggage case is a delightful style detail which evokes carefree trips along the French Riviera.
The Mechanics
- 499cc inline-twin air-cooled engine
- Four speed gearbox
- Comprehensively restored engine and driving train
- Many NOS parts
- Hazard lights
- Lights, electrical system and all ancillaries in perfect working order
The engine has been completely disassembled, blueprinted and rebuilt, as were all other mechanical parts, which are in perfect working order. New old stock parts were used when necessary.
The widespread diffusion of the Fiat 500 will make future maintenance simple and hassle-free.
The seller informs us that the headlights and all electrical components work perfectly and are in as new conditions.The car has been equipped with hazard lights.
The seller informs us that the headlights and all electrical components work perfectly and are in as new conditions.The car has been equipped with hazard lights.
The seller guarantees that the car is ready to drive and does not require any additional work.
Summary
This stunning Fiat 500 Jolly recreation, with its exceptional beauty and sophistication, represents an unmissable opportunity to acquire a unique vehicle that brings the beach car theme to the highest level of refinement, while remaining faithful to the original vehicle.
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