Spiaggina: The Cute Fiat 500 Jolly May be Coming Back
The rare, open-air variant of the classic Fiat 500, custom-built by Italy’s Carrozzeria Ghia in the late 1950s and ‘60, was historically used as a land tender, taking the rich and famous from their yachts to beach clubs or private villas around the Med.
Fiat is famous for its micro-cars (there's a new one coming to the USA) but the gorgeous little Fiat 500 Jolly is taking on a new life (with its strong historic connection to yachting - think Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Princess Grace of Monaco) thanks to Garage Italia. The Milan-based creative agency, which specializes in bespoke automotive restorations and electric vehicle conversions, has teamed up with Hot Lab to create a Spiaggina inspired by vintage speedboats. That nautical colour scheme extends to the canopy and seats, both of which are covered in a new indoor-outdoor fabric. The weave, known as Scia, puts a fresh spin on the classic striped motif, incorporating a pattern reminiscent of the wake left by a boat on the water.
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“Every element of the model contributes to a coherent project in which the Spiaggina retains its iconic character while being reinterpreted through the codes, materials and details of the nautical world,” says Hot Lab. The car is currently a concept, but it is ready for production.
“The idea is that Hot Lab will be offering it as a yacht toy to clients to complement their existing superyachts or future builds,” a spokesperson for the studio told Robb Report.
The car is currently a concept, but it is ready for production. “The idea is that Hot Lab will be offering it as a yacht toy to clients to complement their existing superyachts or future builds,” said a spokesperson for the studio.
