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£22,465

1965 Fiat 500F 'Jolly' Beach Car Conversion

Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£22,465

1965 Fiat 500F 'Jolly' Beach Car Conversion

UK • 29 Feb 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1965 Fiat 500F 'Jolly' Beach Car Conversion, presented in bright red with a cream surrey top. It features a Fiat 126-spec 652cc engine and comes with the original rebuilt 500cc engine, offering an enjoyable driving experience and authentic Jolly aesthetics.

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Condition 

7

While the car is a conversion and not an original Ghia-built Jolly, the description emphasizes the high quality and meticulous maintenance. The seller reports it to be an enjoyable car. The inclusion of the original rebuilt engine is a plus for purists. Therefore, it is a high-quality detailed conversion honoring the Ghia-built originals.

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Manual

8XMJ307

1965

Auction

1520214

LHD

United Kingdom

£22,465

1965 Fiat 500F 'Jolly' Beach Car Conversion

Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

652cc OHV Inline 2-Cylinder

Engine (See Text) Single Carburetor 24bhp at 4,000rpm 4-Speed Synchronized Manual Transmission Wishbone Front, Trailing Arm Rear Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *The perfect coastal resort cruiser *High-quality, well detailed conversion *Delightful and vivid livery *Authentic wicker seats and surrey top THE FIAT JOLLY The eminently charming Fiat Jolly was the brainchild of Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli, who, while relaxing on the Island of Capri, envisioned a stylish small car he could use as a tender for his yacht, yet be infinitely more stylish than the taxis that populated the island.

Sharing his thoughts with Ghia's Gigi Segre, the pair created a festive little cruiser based on the ubiquitous Fiat 500 that fit the bill perfectly.

Lacking doors and equipped with waterproof wickerwork seats, the Jolly was only practical as leisure transport, thus confirming its owner's status as someone who could afford a car 'just for fun' (indeed, the Jolly was roughly twic...

Price Analysis vs Other 500 Jolly Replicas

£9,073

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£24,381

Median Price (Since 2020)

£71,230

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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