Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
032743
Estimate:
$ 80,000 - $100,000 US
Introduced in 1957, the Fiat 500 quickly gained popularity
throughout Italy as their answer to the people's car. It featured a
classic design offered in unique colors, and its small size made it
perfect for city travel. Shortly after its release, then Fiat
chairman Gianni Agnelli was in search for an open car to utilize
when vacationing in the Mediterranean on his 82-foot ketch, the
Agneta. He commissioned Ghia to build a car to suit his needs. Ghia
referred to their design as "Jolly de Plage" which translates to
"Joker of the Beach." The car was an instant hit, leading Agnelli
to work with Ghia for a limited production run of the Jolly. The
widespread appeal of the Jolly is evident with the long list of
notable people who owned one including United States President
Lyndon B. Johnson, who enjoyed his Jolly at his Texas ranch. The
cars have become increasingly collectable in recent years.
This 1960 Fiat 500 Jolly is presented in a beautiful light shade of
green with accenting chrome trim and a color matched surrey top.
The car benefitted from a full restoration roughly twenty years ago
and continues to show very well today. It's powered by a
rear-mounted 479-cc, 16.5-hp two-cylinder air-cooled engine which
is paired to a four-speed manual transmission. The interior is
completed with wicker seats featuring white leather seat covers and
tan carpet. A modern stereo with CD player has been fitted to so
occupants can easily listen to their favorite music.
