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The Fiat Jolly was born of FIAT boss Gianni Agnelli's desire for open motorized transport from his massive yacht, the Agneta, during port stops along the Mediterranean coast. The finished car was called the 'Jolly de Plage' or Joker of the Beach. The unitary construction and underpinnings were based on the Fiat 500 and 600 models. They had an independent suspension, a four-speed synchronized transmission, and a rear-mounted engine. The 479cc air-cooled twin did not offer much horsepower, but it was more than adequate for the lightweight construction and mostly low-speed use.
Along with yacht/beach use, the Jolly soon found favor as courtesy transportation for patrons of luxury hotels and golf courses. The Catalina Island off the coast of California used a fleet of 32 Jollys to provide taxi service or, as initially intended, for use ashore after one had docked one's yacht on the Italian or French Riviera. The Jolly were only practical as leisure transport and were devoid of doors and were equipped with waterproof wickerwork seats.
This Fiat 500 Jolly was built in the spring of 1959 and is believed to have resided in California for decades. It has been given a recent extensive restoration, addressing both mechanical and cosmetic parts of the car. The work was completed in 2013. It was given a Royal Blue color scheme and the interior wicker seats were redone to the factory correct finish. There is a matching, blue striped top and the car rides on period-looking white-wall tires.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
Along with yacht/beach use, the Jolly soon found favor as courtesy transportation for patrons of luxury hotels and golf courses. The Catalina Island off the coast of California used a fleet of 32 Jollys to provide taxi service or, as initially intended, for use ashore after one had docked one's yacht on the Italian or French Riviera. The Jolly were only practical as leisure transport and were devoid of doors and were equipped with waterproof wickerwork seats.
This Fiat 500 Jolly was built in the spring of 1959 and is believed to have resided in California for decades. It has been given a recent extensive restoration, addressing both mechanical and cosmetic parts of the car. The work was completed in 2013. It was given a Royal Blue color scheme and the interior wicker seats were redone to the factory correct finish. There is a matching, blue striped top and the car rides on period-looking white-wall tires.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000
Sale Price :
USD $145,600
2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $62,700
2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Sale Price :
USD $88,000
1959 Fiat 500 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Fiat 500
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly by Ghia Chassis#: 110 034063 Sold for USD$39,100 2024 RM Sothebys : Dubai | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Beach Car Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia Chassis#: 110*072479* Sold for USD$164,095 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Coachwork by Ghia Chassis#: 110 031098 Sold for USD$123,200 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1959 FIAT 500 JOLLY Chassis#: 110.072952 Sold for USD$145,600 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly by Ghia Chassis#: 110 031098 Sold for USD$106,400 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1959 Fiat 500 N Chassis#: 110 052639 Sold for USD$25,412 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Chassis#: 076880 Sold for USD$57,200 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | |
1959 Fiat Nuova 500 découvrable Chassis#: 148822 Sold for USD$31,513 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Sold for USD$77,000 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1959 FIAT 500N TRASFORMABILE Chassis#: 079825 Sold for USD$21,851 2016 Bonhams - Goodwood Members' Meeting | |
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 Sold for USD$34,720 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1959 FIAT 500 JOLLY Chassis#: 110.072952 Sold for USD$62,700 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | |
1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Chassis#: 031343 Sold for USD$77,000 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1959 FIAT 500 JOLLY Chassis#: 072952 Sold for USD$88,000 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1959 FIAT BIANCHINA 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 014245 Sold for USD$49,500 2014 Barrett-Jackson - Reno Tahoe | |
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 Sold for USD$52,800 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 Sold for USD$64,900 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1959 Fiat 500 Sport Sold for USD$17,050 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1959 Fiat Bianchina Semi-Convertible Series II Chassis#: 018663 Sold for USD$40,700 2012 Russo & Steel - Monterey | |
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 Nouva Convertible 6,100 Original Miles Chassis#: 438635 Sold for USD$62,500 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA |
Fiat 500s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Fiat 500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1959 Fiat 500N Trasformabile Saloon | 079825 | 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |||
1959 Fiat 500 Giardiniera Wagon | 2018 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic | ||||
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 Convertible | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1959 Fiat Jolly 500 | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $70,000 | |||
1959 Fiat Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $22,000 |
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