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£79,128
1958 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia
US • 18 Aug 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1958 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia, a classic Italian beach cruiser, one of a limited number based on the Fiat 600 with a more powerful engine. It was fully restored in the UK and features wicker seats, a custom surrey top, and a Ferrero steering wheel. The car was sold at Monterey 2024 for $100,800 USD.
Condition
9
The car was fully restored by DTR European Sports Cars, with documented photos showing corrosion correction and refurbishment of key elements like wicker seats and the steering wheel. The body was repainted, and a custom surrey top was fitted. It was featured in Classic & Sports Car after the restoration, indicating high-quality work.
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100438198
LHD
United States
160-YUX
1958
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Description
While the Fiat 500 was designed for the hustle and bustle of European city centers, the Jolly was the passion project of legendary Italian tycoon Gianni Agnelli.
Agnelli was the head of the dynasty that owned Fiat, and he wanted the ultimate runabout to load onto his yacht.
He commissioned the various design gurus to develop his concept.
The Jolly quickly became an icon of La Dolce Vita during Italy’s golden era.
Agnelli gave a few of these super-chic beach cars away to close friends.
Aristotle Onassis had one on his yacht, Lord Rothschild had one at his estate in Corfu, and Lyndon Johnson had one on his Texas ranch.
With their removable surrey tops, wicker seats, cut-down windshields, and open sides, the Jolly was conceived with summer pleasures in mind.
These chic runabouts were very popular with resorts: Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles commissioned 32 of them as taxis.
A variety of Italian carrozzerie worked on Agnelli’s concept, with Ghia by far the most succes...
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£15,602
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£40,272
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£116,261
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