1962 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia

Finished in Coral paint complemented by fine wicker seating and a striped Surrey top, this 1962 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia showcases inspiring survivor condition. Its quintessential specification defines peak micro-car collectability and further benefits from previous long-term ownership of over 30 years. Sans doors, the open cabin packs out-sized charm with a two-spoke steering wheel, center ignition key, and combination instrument cluster displaying 5,680km (~3,529 mi). Chrome grab handle rails and spartan rubber floors deliver timeless simplicity.

Overhead valve 767cc inline 4-cylinder power and a floor-shift manual transaxle bring the model’s best late-production running gear. A new battery (2024) along with a rebuild of the Weber carburetor and ignition system tuneup within the last five years offer spritely ready-to-run mechanicals. Painted 12” wheels with whitewall tires are matched by a front trunk-mounted spare. A Fiat Classiche Certificate of Authenticity, Seller’s Disclosure, and spare parts accompany the sale. 

The example shown here stands among the icon’s most prized variants, produced in limited numbers by Carrozzeria Ghia following Fiat head Gianni Agnelli’s desire for chic onshore service to his 82-foot Mediterranean ketch. From humble beginnings, Fiat’s 600 arrived as a runaway success in Italian midcentury design credited to Dante Giacosa. Robust rear-engine underpinnings and practical packaging made the versatile people’s car a star of the 1955 Geneva Motor Show.

 

 

Reportedly kept under original UK ownership from new until 1999, this remarkable runabout was imported to the United States early in the new millennium. The vehicle is currently located with the selling dealer in Delray Beach, Florida.

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the selling dealer. This 1962 Fiat 600 Jolly shows wear consistent with its age and mileage according to a Seller's Disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.

 

 

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