Highlights

Ground-up restoration and conversion to ‘Spiaggina’ (Jolly) specification, reportedly with photographic documentation throughout
Reinforced chassis with bespoke steel longitudinal members and a one-inch perimeter safety tube
Hand-forged stainless steel bumpers, side mouldings, and rear roll-bar
Bonnet hand-painted by an artist and sealed beneath multiple layers of high-gloss clear coat
Hand-woven natural wicker seat upholstery

The Appeal

The Fiat 500 Spiaggina, the quintessential Italian beach car, evokes the glamour and carefree spirit of the Dolce Vita era. Born from the humble Cinquecento, the Spiaggina has become an icon of Italian summer style, and well-executed examples are increasingly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts on both sides of the Alps.

This particular example has undergone a ground-up restoration and transformation with a clear emphasis on structural integrity, safety, and artisanal craftsmanship. The chassis has been reinforced with two new longitudinal steel members and a one-inch steel perimeter tube running the full circumference of the body shell, all connected to create a rigid safety cell. Every phase of the work, both bodywork and mechanical, has reportedly been documented with photographs, providing a detailed record of the build.

The nautical-inspired aesthetic is carried through with hand-forged stainless steel bumpers, side mouldings, and a rear roll-bar. The interior features seats upholstered by hand in natural wicker, delivering the authentic tactile and visual character of period Spiaggine. The bonnet has been hand-painted by an artist with a bespoke decorative motif, sealed beneath multiple layers of high-gloss clear coat. The vendor states that the result is a surface that is smooth to the touch, preserving the artwork over time.

Presented with a valid Italian revisione until April 2028, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a carefully built Spiaggina with considered engineering and craftsmanship throughout.

History and Paperwork

Italian-registered Fiat 500 Spiaggina conversion
Photographic documentation reportedly covering the restoration, covering both bodywork and mechanical work
Revisione valid to April 2028
Revisione and registration paperwork supplied
The odometer shows 31 km, unwarranted

The Condition

Light blue paintwork
Chassis reinforced with two new longitudinal steel members and a one-inch perimeter tube forming a safety cell
Hand-forged stainless steel side mouldings, bumpers, and rear roll-bar
Seats upholstered by hand in natural wicker
Bonnet hand-painted by an artist with a bespoke decorative design, protected by multiple layers of high-gloss clear coat
The vendor states the bonnet artwork is smooth to the touch

The Mechanics

Rear-mounted 499cc air-cooled inline-twin engine producing approximately 18 horsepower, paired with a four-speed non-synchronous manual transmission
Mechanical restoration reportedly documented with photographs
Revisione valid to April 2028

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