1964 FIAT 600 JOLLY Chassis No. 1208515 Aqua blue with wicker interior. Engine: four cylinder, inline, overhead-valve, 633cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front, A-arms with transverse leaf springs, rear, A-arms with coil springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive. During the postwar period Fiat S.p.A. became the biggest industrial firm in Italy and one of the largest in the world. Fiat's history dates back to its founding in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli. Early in the century Fiat became known for its racing cars as well as for production models. Early racing successes included a victory at the Targa Florio and French Grand Prix in 1907. Fiat's reputation is mainly as a producer of little cars with two- and four- cylinder engines, both front and rear wheel drive. Although a trickle of Fiats entered the U.S. in the late 1940s and early 1950s, regular importation did not begin until 1957, with the 500, 600, 1100 and 1200 models. The "Jolly" was sometimes refered to as a "beach buggy" we like to think of it as the perfect "Pebble Beach Buggy". It has basket weave seats and fully open sides, it was described by Road & Track as akin to a modern day surrey with the fringe on top. The Jolly body was built and designed by Ghia in Italy. The Fiat Jolly offered here has to be one of the finest in existence. The current owner commissioned a complete, no expense spaired, restoration. Including a bare metal respray, replacing the surrey top, new chrome where neccessary, a complete engine, brake and cooling system repair. Recent bills totalling over $11,000 are available upon request. As the name suggests this little car is a lot of fun.
1964 FIAT 600 JOLLY Chassis No. 1208515 Aqua blue with wicker interior. Engine: four cylinder, inline, overhead-valve, 633cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front, A-arms with transverse leaf springs, rear, A-arms with coil springs; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive. During the postwar period Fiat S.p.A. became the biggest industrial firm in Italy and one of the largest in the world. Fiat's history dates back to its founding in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli. Early in the century Fiat became known for its racing cars as well as for production models. Early racing successes included a victory at the Targa Florio and French Grand Prix in 1907. Fiat's reputation is mainly as a producer of little cars with two- and four- cylinder engines, both front and rear wheel drive. Although a trickle of Fiats entered the U.S. in the late 1940s and early 1950s, regular importation did not begin until 1957, with the 500, 600, 1100 and 1200 models. The "Jolly" was sometimes refered to as a "beach buggy" we like to think of it as the perfect "Pebble Beach Buggy". It has basket weave seats and fully open sides, it was described by Road & Track as akin to a modern day surrey with the fringe on top. The Jolly body was built and designed by Ghia in Italy. The Fiat Jolly offered here has to be one of the finest in existence. The current owner commissioned a complete, no expense spaired, restoration. Including a bare metal respray, replacing the surrey top, new chrome where neccessary, a complete engine, brake and cooling system repair. Recent bills totalling over $11,000 are available upon request. As the name suggests this little car is a lot of fun.
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