Sold | 129 — Believed to be just over 4,000 miles from new 1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Coachwork by Ghia

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129 — Believed to be just over 4,000 miles from new 1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Coachwork by Ghia

United States • 15 Jan 2015

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This 1959 Fiat 500 Jolly, with coachwork by Ghia, is believed to have just over 4,000 miles. It features a repaint in its original red color, refinished brightwork, and a restored interior. The car, retaining its original charm and historic California license plate, won the Gianni Agnelli trophy at the Desert Concorso.

Condition

8

The car is described as a beautifully presented example, believed to have just over 4,000 miles from new. It has had some restoration work, including a repaint in its original color, refinished brightwork, new interior carpet, and redone wicker seats. It was recently fitted with new tires and awarded the Gianni Agnelli trophy at the Desert Concorso. Overall, these factors indicate a well-maintained vehicle with minor reconditioning, placing it in excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

031343

Odometer:

4,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

499cc OHV Inline 2-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor 22bhp at 4,000rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Beautifully presented example of the charming FIAT Jolly *Few California owners and believed to be just over 4,000 miles from new *Matching numbers example *Ready for the beach or the ranch *Perfect Monterey paddock vehicle THE FIAT JOLLY As redolent of La Dolce Vita Italy as the immortal Vespa scooter, the 'beach car' is most famously embodied by Ghia's Jolly, unquestionably the best known of the many alternatives to the standard FIAT 500 and 600 models ranges offered by some of Italy's finest carrozzeria .

Born of FIAT boss Gianni Agnelli's wish for open motorized transport from his massive yacht, the Agneta, during port stops along the Mediterranean coast, the finished car was dubbed ' Jolly de Plage ', or Joker of the Beach.

Based on the 500 and 600 models' unitary construction, these agile compacts featured independent suspension,...