1973 Fiat 500 Jolly

This 1973 Fiat 500R was refurbished and converted to look like a Jolly model since being acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. The car was refinished in light green and fitted with replacement body panels, and additional work performed at that time included an overhaul of the electrical system, drum brakes, and suspension. Power is supplied by a 650cc twin paired with a four-speed synchronized manual transaxle, and features include a surrey top, a Weber carburetor, side mirrors, safety ropes, wicker seating and storage compartments, and 12″ steel wheels with chrome covers. This Fiat 500 is now offered by the selling dealer in Palermo, Italy with free container shipping to the port of New York or Los Angeles, photos from the refurbishment, and Italian registration. The body was converted to look like a Jolly model and received a bare-metal repaint in its current shade of green following rust repairs and the installation of a replacement inner valance, battery tray, hood, rear engine support panel, front fascia, fenders, wheel arches, A-pillars, rocker panels, and floor pans. A green and white surrey top with tan fringe was installed at that time, along with a tinted windshield, tubular chrome trim, and replacement weatherstripping, bumpers, brightwork, and Ghia badging. Body-colored 12″ steel wheels feature chrome hubcaps and are mounted with whitewall tires. The suspension and four-wheel drum brakes were overhauled during the build. The interior features wicker front bucket seats that were installed during the refurbishment, along with a matching rear bench and baskets and brown carpeting. Additional interior features include a body-colored dash, a grab handle for the front passenger, and safety ropes along the sides. A white-painted two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a replacement Veglia 120-km/h speedometer. The five-digit odometer indicates 3 kilometers (~2 miles), though total mileage is unknown. The replacement air-cooled inline-twin reportedly displaces 650cc and was installed during current ownership. The engine was painted to match the exterior, and the electrical wiring was replaced by the seller. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a four-speed synchronized manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underbody are provided in the gallery. Photos showing the car at various stages of the refurbishment process are viewable in the gallery.