Detail Info for: Fiat Jolly 1960 Fiat Jolly 600 "Spectacular from Cars Of Dreams!"

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/15/2011
Price:
$ 45000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
9050
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL,
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1960 Fiat
Submodel Body Type:
Jolly Coupe
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
100-672023
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1960 Fiat Jolly 600 "Spectacular from Cars Of Dreams!" 600cc 4 Cylinder rated at 21.5bhp. Top speed of 52mph & 52mpg. Exterior: White with Red Pinstripes Interior: Wicker Convertible Surrey Top: Red & White Serial Number: 100-672023 Mileage: 9050 (Kilometers) From the fabulous Cars Of Dreams Museum is the magnificently restored and very rare Fiat Jolly 600. It has it's original 4 cylinder engine and a 4/speed manual transmission. I drove this Fiat Jolly at 45-50mph on U.S. Highway One and traffic stopped in BOTH directions to admired this little jewel of a car. At one light, two attractive ladies actually got out of their new Mercedes and applauded this car. One shouted at me as I drove away..."The Plane...The Plane" (from Fantasy Island) This is a "turn-key" restored Jolly ready to enjoy...whether you put in on your yacht and use as an "Island Car" or take to the beach or shopping..or just use to enjoy on a sunshine day or starlit night...you will have a blast driving this Model 600 Jolly. The legendary coach builder Ghia created the iconic Jolly on a chassis supplied by Fiat. It was suitable for leisure duties such as on golf course greens, yacht decks, or at a resort. They were made famous by the 1970s television series 'Fantasy Island'. This Jolly are considered micro-cars and are powered by two-cylinder 497cc engines which give it a top speed of 55 miles per hour. (really too fast!) Fuel economy is exceptional at 52 mpg. The inside features wicker seats and there is a surrey top. The 600 Series is actually a 'high performance' Jolly as most were given the Fiat 500 drive-train. These had slightly larger bodies and water-cooled four-cylinder engines. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 60 mph. Other refinements included an optional working heater. All of this cost nearly double that of standard '500' and much more than the normal Jolly 500. As would be expected, production was limited and it is believed that fewer than 100 exist today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 32 Jolly cars were used as taxis on the island of Catalina off the coast of Los Angeles from 1958 - 1962. This example is a rare original California Jolly that has been given a thorough restoration. It was refinished white with red pinstripe accents, has new wicker seats, carpeting and surrey top. The 600cc overhead valve four-cylinder water cooled engine is capable of producing 21.5 bhp. There is a four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drum brakes, and four-wheel leaf springs. In 2008, A Fiat Jolly exactly like this one was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $50,000 - $60,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $68,750 including buyer's premium. You can own this equally nice Jolly for a lot less $$$! Call me at 954-873-6495 to get the lowest possible price. The Fiat 600 was a small and inexpensive automobile that was easy to produce. It was introduced to the public at the Geneva Motorshow in 1955. The automobile was capable of transporting up to six individuals. During its production lifespan lasting from 1955 through 1969 nearly 2.7 million examples were produced. The introductory saloon model featured two doors and four seats. The base engine was a 633 cc water-cooled four-cylinder power-plant capable of producing nearly 22 horsepower. The engine was located behind the rear seats and drove the rear wheels. The suspension was independent and featured monocoque construction. A four-speed manual gearbox with cable operated clutch was standard. The combined dry weight of the vehicle was just over 580 kg. The following year two more versions were introduced, the Multipla and a version with a full-length canvas roof. The Multipla had three rows of seats and could accommodate up to six people. The four back seats could be folded into the floor, exposing a large cargo area. In 1960 the 600D was introduced and featured a 767 cc engine now rated at nearly 30 horsepower. Various aesthetic and mechanical improvements were added. In 1964 the front doors were now hinged and in 1965 the 600D received a larger fuel tank and new headlights. The Fiat 600 helped mobilize the entire Italian country and is considered an economical phenomenon. The car starts right up, runs smooth and and shifts perfect. We have been selling the best of the best when it comes to vintage cars on Ebay Motors since 2000 and this 1960 Fiat Jolly 600 Surrey Top Convertible is no exception. If you want to know the lowest possible acceptable price, PLEASE DO NOT e-mail me and ask "What is your reserve?" or, "What is your best price?" Simply pick up the phone and call me at 954-873-6495 and I will be happy to share that information with you. This very, very special 1960 Fiat Jolly 600 convertible is owned by the owner of the fabulous "Cars Of Dreams" Museum in North Palm Beach,FL. Recently the Cars Of Dreams Museum was featured on International TV...Here is a link to the Special on the Museum: Tail Fins and Chrome features: Cars of Dreams We constantly are changing the inventory from the museum and always have anywhere from 15-30 cars for sale at any one time. PLEASE write to me at luvdg@aol.com and we will send you the link to the Cars Of Dreams Museum in N. Palm Beach,FL. The owner keeps his cars anywhere from a few weeks, to a few months, to several years...then sells them (often at a very substantial loss) and replaces them with other spectacular cars or takes on several more projects. All of the Cars Of Dreams cars are started once a month and driven a couple of miles. Checked for any problems, even minor leaks, fixed if necessary and then put back in the Museum with a trickle charger kept on every single car. John has created the same thing with Mega-super yachts....He loves the challenge to create and build something that has never been done before... His Company, Millennium Yachts built "The World is not enough" to ultimately attain the world speed record for a 141' Super yacht....70 knots with 22,000 horsepower. Here is a 8 minute U-Tube of John attempting to break the world's record for a 141' Luxury Motor Super Mega Yacht. In this attempt, the Yacht hit 65mph but a few month's later the record was broken...70knots ....approx. 80MPH. An absolutely incredible feat...if you take the time to watch the video with this 22,000 Horsepower Mega Luxury Yacht...it will give you an indication of how John applies his same love for vintage cars. After selling the "World Is Not Enough", he followed with "Casino Royale" and now "Quantum of Solace"..coming in the Fall of 2011 is "Diamonds Are Forever" It is a 200' Mega Yacht currently well-under construction in Italy at the Benetti Yacht Factory. The World is Not Enough MEGA YACHT 8 min - Aug 2, 2009 www.youtube.com John also has built many other Super Yachts...just a few are Octopussy, Casino Royale, Moonraker and now Quantum Of Solace...all named after James Bond Movies. The new 200' Benetti is scheduled to be launched in August or September of 2011. Motor Yacht Diamonds are Forever Description This stunning 61m Benetti motor yacht will be delivered in August 2011 built to Lloyds class and MCA compliant. She features a signature Evan K Marshall interior comprising two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms. There are guest and service elevators to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces. Of particular note is the additional top deck, located above the sun deck, which forms a very private, panoramic deck. The aft part of the sundeck can be transformed into a touch and go helipad, while technological superiority will be ensured by Millennium Edition build supervision. Back to this adorable Fiat Jolly 600 Surrey top convertible. I suggest you call me ASAP if interested in this fabulous car...954-873-6495 ...you will be surprised at how reasonably priced this incredible and rare Jolly is! PLEASE DO NOT e-mail me and ask for the reserve as you will NOT get a response. Just call me and I will be happy to discuss the reserve with you. E-mail me at luvdg@aol.com with any questions. Call me at 954-873-6495 and I will give instantly the lowest possible price!!! I am easy to reach....9:00am until 8:00pm...7 days a week. Eastern Standard time. Please Ask for Marv! John has decided to sell this car and several others that he has had in the museum. Some vehicles he has owned for the past few years...and others for a few weeks or months. The Museum is under constant change and is now being expanded to make room for all of the new (vintage) cars he has purchased in the past few weeks. If you go to the Carsofdreams web site you can see this and many, many other incredible cars on display in the museum. The museum is unique in all the world...it is a recreation of a typical small town in America back in the late fabulous 1950's. It is complete with a working drive-in movie screen & cars, a functioning drive-in "Bob's Big Boy" restaurant, the 1915 children's carousel from Coney Island, A Fire station with Fire Truck & Fire Chief's car, an actual working Good Humor truck, Nathan's hotdog & popcorn stand, Bank, Post Office, Rexall Drug Store, Butcher shop, Dress store, Barber Shop, NYC Central train station, Cadillac/Oldsmobile dealership, Mobil gas station, Sidewalks & Curbs, parking meters & street lights and much, much more. The Cars Of Dreams Museum has been featured several times on International television and is open just a few times a year to raise money for some of the owners favorite charities. Some of these are Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Club, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Darrell Gwinn Foundation to raise money for wheelchairs for handicapped kids, and "Shop with a Cop" held in conjunction with the Palm Beach Sheriffs Association for underprivileged kids. Benefits have also been hosted to help the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory College fund and the Palm Beach Sherrifs Society to raise money for underprivileged kids. 100% out of every dollar goes to the charity! This car is a magnificently restored example and we welcome and urge your personal inspection. We have on premises a 10,000 sq. foot air-conditioned shop with two lifts. If you can not come in person to the Cars Of Dreams Museum and inspect the car yourself, than hire anyone you wish to come on your behalf...all we request is a 1-2 day notice...so please call Marv at 954-873-6495 to set an appointment. Hours by appointment only are Monday thru Friday from 10:00am until 5:00pm. The Museum is normally NOT open on the weekend or Holidays for any inspections. The Museum is a 15 minute drive from the Palm Beach International Airport. We are urging you to PLEASE come and inspect the car in person, drive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. Please do not ask us to recommend anyone....we want you to select & hire your own inspector. There is no such thing as a PERFECT 51 year old car and we are NOT making that claim. However,in my opinion this 1960 Jolly 600 is as nice as an example as you will find anywhere at any price. I could not find anything wrong with this 1960 Fiat Jolly 600...Maybe you can? If you wish to schedule an appointment to see this car, please call me at 954-873-6495. I need at least a one day notice. This car is stored at the fantastic Cars Of Dreams Museum in North Palm Beach, Florida. The Museum is private, and is not open to the public and is only open to a few special charity events throughout the year. All cars are owned free and clear and we have the title on hand. After you speak with us on the phone, it is possible to have a scanned or faxed copy sent directly to you. The car is owned free & clear and a copy of the title can be e-mailed or faxed to you upon a telephone request....call 954-873-6495 to attain a copy. Please don't buy a car like this unless you have a garage to store it inside. We do not think this car has ever been left outside. We don't "play games" We love when a car is inspected prior to meeting the reserve. We have no secrets and are proud of our 100% feedback. Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind. Instead call me direct at 954-873-6495 or even if your calling from Australia,Europe or Japan. We will not e-mail you the reserve but will discuss it with you on the phone! We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with...no Prima Donnas at this end...just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby...for the past 50 years! We really do love the cars...a lot more than the $. Once you speak with us...you'll agree...we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile The reserve is set at a fair number...if you wish to discuss the amount...please don't write and ask "What is the reserve price" Instead...please call us at 954-873-6495 Anytime between 9:00 am EST and 8:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Monday thru Sunday As with all of our fine cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection. If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it! You will be amazed at how incredible this car drives... Woodsidecredit.com and JJBEST.com have financed many of the cars previously owned by Cars From Dreams, LLC. If you have a trade...please e-mail us a complete photos....details and a phone number.E-mail photos & details to luvdg@aol.com We accept most anything in trade but please, NO Motorcycles or Kit Cars. Very Special Street Rods and Rest-o-rods will be considered. No Hot Rods or drag-race cars, No Boats,Airplanes, Jewelry, Motor homes, Real Estate,ect. We will consider any nice vintage or antique car or late model Luxury car or sports car with a clean carfax report. Please call us first and discuss this with us..and if we have an interest, we would then have you e-mail a complete set of photos and details. Thanks and best of luck! Please write or call for more details.... If you are interested in this vehicle, please call us at (954) 873-6495 and we will stand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail...there will be NO surprises...or better yet...come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required) eBay recommended services · History Report - get a vehicle history report and protect yourself from hidden problems · Shipping - get free shipping quotes and information on options to pick up this vehicle · Financing - learn about lending choices · Buyer Checklist - review steps to take to make a safe, successful purchase AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old. Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed. The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description. Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, we would welcome and encourage such an inspection, and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agents We charge NO fees of any type. NONE! We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded, licensed and insured carrier. There are no dealer fees or other charges and you are responsible to pay all sales taxes in your home state . Required payment is 20% within 72 hours and the balance in full within 7 days thereafter.If you buy a car from us and are not happy with something, please call us and let us know. If we feel it's our fault, we are only too happy to discuss making a possible adjustment on the price...even though the vehicle has already been paid for. This is just for your enjoyment.... Welcome to "Cars from Dreams"..... You've found the place for car buffs, car lovers, car aficionados, for guys and girls.... from 8 to 88 and even beyond. If your among the nearly 200 million Americans who still have an ongoing love affair with the automobile... WELCOME... and should you happen to be from a country other than the U.S........ your equally welcome! Little did Daimler realize just how much his tiny one cylinder motorized bike was going to change the world when invented in the mid 1890's. This motorized bicycle was refined and eventually became the 1st automobile. (one cylinder) and his company became known as Daimler/Benz. (Mercedes Benz) (DaimlerChrysler today) James Dean Step back with us for a return to the middle of the twentieth century... The late, great fabulous 1950's...It was a wonderful time, offering so many new beginnings, as the terrible memories of World War II began to gradually fade and the dreams of our returning heroes and soldiers, as well as their families, could now be fully realized. With the promise of a lasting world peace, came the hope of prosperity and tranquility...all of which was soon to become a reality. Elvis "An Age of Innocence" The Fabulous Fifties was an "age of innocence" and as a young man growing up during this period, a guy would consider himself to be "lucky" if he was able to hold a girl's hand on their first date. If he got a peck on the cheek by their third date, well.... he knew they were made for each other! It was an age of integrity and trust. One could actually leave your front and rear door unlocked and your car keys in your ignition... and when you returned, nothing would be missing. "The Rock n' Roll Era and the The Drive-In Craze" Book by Michael Karl Witzel Book by Don and Susan Sanders In the 1950's life was less complex and perhaps a little slower. People actually took time to wave from their convertibles to friends and to even smile to a stranger and even give a friendly "Hello" to a passerby. Remember those great nights at the local drive-in restaurant or those "make-out" sessions at the local drive-in movie theater. And the term "Parking" took on a whole new meaning. By the mid 1950's Rock n' Roll had burst onto the scene. Both new cars and souped-up hot rods had become part of the youth culture. The entertainment industry, not to be left out, brought out countless low-budget movies that brought teens to the drive-in movies by the thousands. By the early 1960's songs such as the Beach Boy's "409" and "Little Duece Coupe", The Ripchords "Hey Little Cobra" Jan & Dean's "Drag City" and Ronny and the Daytona's " GTO" were riding high on the charts. Our love affair with the Automobile was in "full bloom." A few days prior to the new model cars being shown to the public, most new car dealerships would cover their showroom windows with brown paper. Many times I recall try to catch a peek or a glimpse of the new models.... The American Public could hardly wait to see what new and exciting creations were about to be offered by Detroit. It is these very cars... the Cars from Dreams, that we will feature and reminisce about... and every month we will offer stories and memories of these great "Cars from Dreams."... as well as offering the very best examples for sale. The cars of the 50's and 60's for the most part had "personality!" The great Chevys, Pontiacs, Cadillacs, Buicks and Oldsmobiles helped make GM a world leader and giant of the auto world. Ford produced fabulous cars including Ford Thunderbirds, Lincolns and Mercurys. Chrysler offered all those incredible Mopars... Plymouths, Desoto, Dodges, and Chrysler. 1959 Cadillac Brochure Cover Competition was fierce, but other marquees like Studebaker, AMC, Nash, Kaiser, Hudson, Muntz, Tucker, Avanti, etc. tried to capture a piece of this huge exploding marketplace. Unfortunately, they didn't have the dollar and staying power to compete with the "Big Three." As the 1960's drew to a close, cars began to change. New EPA requirements and increasing prices for gasoline hasten the demise of the "Muscle" car. The horsepower race came to an end by the early 1970's.... at least for a while. In 1976 Cadillac crushed the molds to build their last Convertible... the Cadillac Eldorado. They theorized that the American buying public didn't really want convertibles anymore and that production numbers were too small to bother with manufacturing "open air" cars. Boy were they wrong! Heinz Prechter seized the opportunity to custom make convertibles for most manufacturers and ASC (American Sunroof Corporation) exploded with orders and sales. So what exactly is it that makes us lust after those "Cars From Dreams?" Simple.... it's the memories, the happy times..... those great times from our youth and the freedom to go where we wanted...when we wanted... with whom we wanted...and in a car that was a ball to drive. It's where Johnny took Mary on their 1st date! It's so easy to spot a "Car From Dreams" on our highways today... just look for someone motoring down the street with a huge grin on their face. Today our hobby is pursued by guys and girls alike...it's just not a "guy" thing anymore and I think that's great. There are enough great memories to go around for everyone. How big is the car-collecting hobby? No one really knows for sure. However, there are several million cars that have been preserved or restored and our hobby is expanding... not shrinking.... and with sixty million "Baby Boomers" with disposal income and spendable dollars out there... the prices will continue to escalate. The nice thing about our hobby today, as opposed to the wild speculation on vintage cars that occurred throughout the 1980's is that these cars are being driven and enjoyed... not just been stored away in warehouses and garages. So celebrate with us as we embark on the next fifty years and if you feel compelled to exclaim "Hubba Hubba" or a loud "Hooray" as we reminisce with these "Cars From Dreams"... it's perfectly acceptable! On May-14-11 at 18:20:10 PDT, seller added the following information: Sellers: Delight buyers. Get your own map of past buyers.