For Sale at Auction: 1958 Fiat Jolly in Amelia Island, Florida

Chassis No. 420901
Engine No. 460249

Conceived for the Italian Riviera and sun-drenched marinas, the Jolly distilled postwar Italian motoring into its most carefree form, pairing Fiat's compact Cinque�cento with open-air charm, wicker seating, and a surrey top. Built by Ghia in extremely limited numbers, only a few hundred were produced from new, while countless others were later converted to mimic its beloved, buggy-like silhouette.

This original Ghia-built Jolly is documented by its original Italian Libretto di Circolazione and PRA paperwork issued through Automobile Club d'Italia, recording its first registration in Turin in June 1958. The libretto also records chassis number 420901 and engine number 460249, identifying the car as a Fiat 600 with "Aperta" coachwork. Remarkably, it is said to be the only example delivered new with a 747-cc engine supplied by Abarth, an extremely rare period upgrade yielding nearly 40 horsepower. Ordered new as a gift within the Perinetto family, the Jolly was first registered in the name of Piera Perinetto, with subsequent period stamps supporting continued road use and inspections through the 1960s.

The paperwork records a 1976 re-registration-reportedly into the name of Mr. Perinetto's secretary for tax purposes-followed by continued period stamps supporting ongoing Italian road registration. Finally, the car was registered to Perinetto's grandson, Gianni Musso, in 1985, when he is said to have returned the car to its original cream color scheme that it wears today.

Today, offered with 22,428 kilometers shown and its original documents, this rare Jolly stands apart for its unusually complete history since new. With its sporting Abarth powertrain and long-term family stewardship, it offers a wonderfully evocative, carefree slice of la dolce vita.