THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Autobianchi
- Base model
- Bianchina Panoramica
- Coachbuilt version
- Jolly Ghia beach-car family
- Coachbuilder
- Ghia
- Production period
- 1960
- Body style
- Spiaggina
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Bianchina Jolly: Although the Fiat 500 and 600 Jolly is widely adored, the Autobianchi conversions by Carrozzeria Ghia provide an additional advantage for us. The Bianchina was specifically crafted as a city car, catering to the needs of the post-war Italian executive market. It aimed to offer comfort while being compact and nimble enough to navigate the bustling Italian streets. The temptation to transform such a vehicle into a beach car must be truly irresistible. This Bianchina Jolly deviates from Fiat’s concept of a beach car with wicker accents for vacationers. Instead, it exudes an air of elegance, suitable for a leisurely drive to the beach or for the affluent to transport around their yachts. The Bianchini car exudes a subtle elegance, featuring uncomplicated internal controls and minimal interior embellishments. Its appealing two-tone exterior, complemented by hints of chrome and a tastefully adorned dashboard, contribute to the creation of a chic and cozy cabin, albeit with a restrained use of accents. The Autobianchi Bianchina Jolly captivates with its alluring, curved bodyshell and unique doorless configuration, seamlessly blending the essence of an American-style roadster and a beach buggy. Its vibrant paintwork and meticulously polished chrome further enhance its irresistible appeal, making it a truly captivating automobile. The rear bonnet of the Jolly reveals a compact powerplant that is instantly recognizable the renowned Fiat engine, known for its distinctive chattering sound. This mechanically straightforward and reliable engine has become an iconic feature.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Mechanical platform
- Autobianchi Bianchina
- Body & configuration · Legacy attribution
- Spiaggina
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- TECH 2026-09-21 — verified Ghia/Jolly evidence identifies the beach-car family as based on the Autobianchi Bianchina. Bianchina is structured as donor/platform; open-body dimensions and exact trim specification remain separate.
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Ghia
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Autobianchi
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Spiaggina
- Platform base
- Autobianchi Bianchina
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 4 photographs
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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