1968 Autobianchi Bianchina Jolly Evocation

This vehicle looks to have had a restoration recently, perhaps it was used as a taxi for local tourists to tour the beach front. Judging from the small details around the car this does not seem to be an original Autobianchi Jolly edition, this is however an assumption due to the lack of paperwork. 

Most of the Autobianchi Jolly’s were finished in two tone paint, but each one would have had some customisation from the factory, much like the Fiat’s. This one could be a home conversion however which would explain the single colour scheme. The car seems to have undergone some restoration work recently which results in the outside of the car being in fantastic condition. The paint has no stone chips or scratches anywhere, the chrome is bright and hasn’t faded anywhere, the wheels are in immaculate condition with what look to be relatively new Bridgestone tyres. The shut lines of the bonnet and boot are uniform as well with the brightwork and badging shining in the sun. 

The inside of this Jolly is a little different from the factory originals, with upholstered seats instead of wicker ones which came as standard in all the jolly versions. Inside of this Jolly however is fantastic, looking to be brand new, as if it just rolled off the forecourt (if any of them were sold at forecourts). There are no rips, tears or discoloration of the cream and red leather trim, the carpets look to be brand new and the dash cluster and dials matching the colour scheme beautifully. The odometer reads 55074 kms which perhaps suggests that this car was once perhaps a novelty taxi for tourists, although that is pure speculation.

In the front of the car, you find the luggage space, as the car was based on the Fiat 500, which had a rear engine set up. The luggage space is clean, uncluttered and the metal work carpet and fuel tank along with the tiny spare wheel all look to be brand new as well.

The car presented here has the 499cc engine, producing 22 bhp, it also looks to be very clean and presentable. The underside of the Autobianchi looks to have some level of sealant and rust prevention and there looks to be very little corrosion or damage to the underside. If the underside of the car is anything like the exterior, the condition of the chassis should last a long time before needing any attention. 

There is no history presented with the car, but there is a receipt of manufacture that documents the basic mechanical specifications from factory. 

The Autobianchi Jolly Evocation was a car conceived during a time of growing prosperity with the sole reason for flaunting this newfound wealth. The whole company was created jointly by Bianchi the bicycle manufacturer, Pirelli and Fiat as a test bed for innovative concepts to see if they could be developed into mainstream Fiat vehicles. The Jolly was the ultimate expression of care-free motoring from a company that was famed for producing upmarket and forward-thinking vehicles. The Jolly is a vehicle that is not as widely known as it should be due to its very limited production, however the interest and intrigue around the brand and car itself is one of mutual interest and collaboration between three companies who ended up creating some very popular and interesting cars with strong demand and a loyal following. The Jolly should be one of those cars that re-ignites the passion whilst providing endless joy driving in the way it was created for, hopping from beach to beach in the height of the Italian summer. 

We believe this Autobianchi will reach anywhere between €15,000 - €25,000.

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