I don’t know much about cars (and by “much” I mean anything), but I know a cute ride when I see one! The charming Fiat Jolly is on my dream car list. A modified version of the iconic Italian Fiat 500, the Fiat 600 or “Jolly” is doorless with wicker seats, and often, a snappy canopy roof. I’m especially fond of the canopies with stripes and festive fringe trim! Famous Jolly owners in history include former Fiat president Gianni Agnelli, Aristotle Onassis, Mae West, and the famously stylish Grace Kelly. The cars were originally manufactured in the 1950’s and 60’s and though rare today (some believe there are fewer than 100 in existence), many of those remaining have been restored to their former glory. Wouldn’t it make for the perfect ride for a beach holiday…? First I’ll need the Jolly, then the beach house to go with it! Below, explore more images of the darling Italian car. A girl can dream!
Have you ever driven in a Fiat Jolly? What color would you choose? Let me know in the comments below!
My closest friend had a blue one on Nantucket. Remember causing at least two car accidents with people staring!
The blue! But really any one would be a DREAM!
F.i.a.t. “Fix It At Tony’s…” The car is bad news no matter how cute it looks.
Victoria – Oh no! But also, what a lucky friend you have!
Eileen – I’m partial to the blue as well! Great minds!
MarinGal – Hah! Will keep that in mind if I’m ever shopping for a Fiat…
It’s the perfect combination of picnic basket meets golf cart! Built for a beach outing along the Amalfi Coast….I’ll take the red one, please!
Yes! I have always loved the Fiat Jolly, one of my favorite bucket list cars. I’ve made due with a convertible mini in English racing green, my kids gave me a license plate for mother’s day with “Kumini.” The mini is slightly more practical in the Iowa winters, but only just.
Other stylish basket seat vehicles include this Fiat Shellette owned by Phillppe Starck, https://www.admagazine.fr/design/articles/-vendre-la-fiat-de-philippe-starck/2067
And of course the stylish Casamidy owners Anne-Marie Midy and her spouse Jorge Almada in their VW Safari in San Miguel de Allende: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4a/0c/b8/4a0cb81d488c5a7839f209a35f2a0675.jp
I was biking around Nantucket last week and stopped to take pictures of a blue vintage fiat! I was struck by the cute blue and how miniature it was. I bet it’s the same car that belongs to Victoria’s friend! I can’t figure out how to attach the picture I took but it was the CUTEST!
Magdelana – I’ve never been to Nantucket and am dying to go! Lucky you! And such a small world about the fiat :)
I have one! Bright red. ❤️