• Believed the only right-hand drive example ordered • Restored to factory specification in Norfolk 2017-2019 • Offered from long-term dehumidified storage • Serviced and with a fresh MoT The idea of the Jolly is said to have come from FIAT boss Gianni Agnelli, who wanted a beach car that could be kept on his yacht.

As redolent of La Dolce Vita Italy as the immortal Vespa scooter, the 'beach car' is most famously embodied by Ghia's 'Jolly'.

A novel and quintessentially Italian concept, the Jolly transformed humble saloons such as FIAT's 500 and 600 from basic transport into conspicuous indicators of wealth.

The Jolly found favour as courtesy transport for patrons of luxury hotels and golf courses, or for use ashore after one had docked one's yacht on the Italian or French Riviera.

Lacking doors and equipped with wickerwork seats, it was only practical as leisure transport, thus confirming its owner's status as someone who could afford a car 'just for fun'.

This Jolly has been full...