1976 Fiat Jolly Tribute Restomod

The House of Kolor Firemist Orange paint and wide-whitewall tires on 8-spoke billet rims look ready for the annual Detroit Autorama custom car show. The custom touches go throughout the car, including the matching top and orange waterproof upholstery. The Naonis steering wheel seems to combine F1 and video game aesthetics, and you’ll be banging gears with a billet shifter knob.

The custom instrument panel includes a speedometer reading to 200 km/h, which is about 125 mph. You might need it, because this restomod has an engine swap from a Fiat 128. It’s the 1.1-liter OHC unit designed by Aurelio Lampredi, who you may know designed the early “big” V12 used by Ferrari in the 1950s.

It’s got an aftermarket two-barrel carb with an open-element air cleaner, so this baby could be cranking out more than the donor 128’s original 55-ish hp. It took some skillful surgery to adapt this engine from a transverse front-wheel-drive layout to longitudinal and rear-wheel drive. ## FEATURES * This 1976 Fiat Jolly conversion has been highly modified, mechanically and cosmetically.

* The original 0.5-liter inline four was swapped out for something three times more powerful. * It’s a 1.1-liter SOHC inline-four from a Fiat 128. * The engine designer also created Ferrari’s early “big block” V12.

* The seller notes an aftermarket two-barrel carburetor. * The custom, white instrument cluster includes a 200 km/h (125 mph) speedometer. * A trio of auxiliary gauges includes volts, oil pressure, and temperature.

* The paint is House of Kolor Firemist Orange. * The builder matched the top and interior to that. * The custom-made canvas top has stainless-steel supports.

* The upholstery is waterproof, so don\'t fear the rain or spilled lemonade. * The Naonis steering wheel has a semi-F1 vibe. * A Bluetooth-enabled sound system is hidden from sight.

* The seller notes disc brakes replacing the original drums. * Wide whitewalls on 8-spoke billet wheels are a real “kustom” touch. ## COMES WITH * Nothing additional is included.

## NEEDS * You’ll need to provide your own beach chairs and sunblock. ## OVERVIEW * This Fiat Jolly tribute was based on a 1976 Fiat Nuovo 500. * It’s much jollier than other Jolly tributes, thanks to comprehensive modifications.

* A transplanted SOHC Fiat 128 engine likely triples power over most Jolly tributes. * The custom body combines American “fat-fender” style with a kustom persona. * The interior is fully custom and functional, including waterproof upholstery.

## DOCUMENTATION The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open Florida title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. This 1976 Fiat Jolly Tribute is really a whole lot more than a recreation of that iconic beach car. This car combines all-Italian hotrodding with a unique interpretation of American kustom car culture into a surrey-top cruiser that will likely be the only one at your local cars and cappuccino, or in your town or state.