In 1958 Fiat shipped a number
of Fiat 600s to the Italian design house Ghia for conversion into the
Jolly. Featuring wicker seats and the option of a fringed top to shield
its occupants from the Mediterranean sun, these cars were originally
made for use on large yachts of the wealthy (Aristotle Onassis owned
one).
With a cost of nearly double
that of a standard "600", they were made in a very limited production.
It is believed that fewer than 100 exist today, each one being unique.
32 Jolly cars were used as taxis on the island of Catalina off the coast
of Los Angeles in the USA
in the years 1958-1962.
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