Classics in Motion-A Deep Dive

The Charming Fiat Jolly Beach Car


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The Fiat Jolly by Ghia is a whimsical beach car, typically converted from the Fiat 500 or 600 city car platforms. Conceived by Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli as a small, light tender to carry aboard his yacht, the Jolly was characterized by its lack of doors, wicker seats, and fringed surrey top. These eccentric cars were expensive, costing nearly double the standard model, and catered to the wealthy jet set, including celebrities like President Lyndon B. Johnson. With only a few hundred originally produced, this delightful, high-style vehicle remains a rare collectible today.

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Classics in Motion-A Deep DiveBy Kristo Cairns