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£25,300

1968 Fiat 500 Jolly

RM Sotheby's • UK • 5 Sept 2018

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£25,300

1968 Fiat 500 Jolly

UK • 5 Sept 2018

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1968 Fiat 500 Jolly, a whimsical beach-comber version by Carrozzeria Ghia, was recently sold at auction. It features a bright red repaint, striped surrey top, wicker seats, and correct details, though the engine bay hasn't been detailed.

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Condition 

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The car has been recently repainted and is in excellent condition, but the engine has not been detailed. There are no mentions of dents or damage.

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110F 1815839

1968

Auction

LHD

United Kingdom

£25,300

1968 Fiat 500 Jolly

RM Sotheby's • UK • 5 Sept 2018

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

The car that put Italians on the road after World War II lived many lives—as an urban runabout, a rural farm-to-market hauler and an Abarth-tuned sports car.

The most whimsical variation came from Carrozzeria Ghia and was a regular sight on sunny beaches in the 1960s and 1970s.

With its open sides, striped surrey tops and wicker seats, the Jolly let its jet-setting occupants bask in warm, salty air between hotel lobbies and sandy beaches.

The most pampered examples lived on yacht decks as tenders.

The 500 Jolly and its larger, earlier 600 Jolly big brother could only have come from Italy.

The Mediterranean climate and fun-loving attitude pervasive in Fiat’s home country made the Jolly possible.

The red example here has been recently painted and shows in excellent condition.

Its surrey roof features a white base and white fringe accented by red stripes running the length of the fabric.

Inside, its red dashboard and steering wheel are set off by the obligatory wicker seats—indivi...

Price Analysis vs Other 500 Jollys

£20,215

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£54,434

Median Price (Since 2020)

£133,240

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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