You could own Lando Norris’s Fiat Jolly!

The 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly has iconic wicker seats and canopy roof. Photos: Car & Classic

UPDATED: Are you a fan of British Formula 1 superstar Lando Norris and dream about owning his car? No, not the F1 McLaren, but instead his daily drive, a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly.

Lando is seen driving the Fiat around the streets of Monaco when he’s not racing, but the time has come for him to say “arrivederci” to the niche car.

Car & Classic auction house is set to offer Lando’s beloved Fiat 500 Jolly evocation for sale from 26 – 31 October and is expected to fetch between £28k and £33k (NZ$58,000-$68,000).

It actually sold for £32,000 (NZ$66,000) with 23 bids.

World-renowned Italian styling house Ghia built only an estimated 650 original Jollys, meaning they are rare and survivors are highly prized. The Jolly’s rarity combined with its desirability has resulted in many original Fiat 500s being converted to the doorless, open-air configuration, with iconic wicker seats and canopy roof.

The Jolly is powered by a 499cc air-cooled Fiat engine, with a four-speed manual gearbox.

The light blue ‘gelato’ paint colour is in fantastic condition inside and out and is complimented by whitewall tyres. The light exterior is contrasted by the browns of the high-quality caramel carpet and the famed, sand-friendly wicker seats. 

Mounted on the rear of the car is a handy wicker storage box, which when combined with the matching storage cubby mounted centrally under the dashboard, makes for some period-appropriate improvements to the diminutive Fiat’s practicality.

The Jolly is powered by a 499cc air-cooled Fiat engine paired with a four-speed manual ‘box, half the gears Lando has to deal with at the day job.

 The Fiat Jolly has Lando’s purchase invoice on file and its historic status makes it tax-free, ULEZ compliant, and MOT exempt.

“Cars with famous former owners are popular on Car & Classic, but taking one off the hands of a current F1 driver, especially one in a rich vein of form, is a rare opportunity,” says Car & Classic head of editorial Dale Vinten. 

“Lando Norris has proven he knows the optimal way to get around the streets of Monte Carlo in a McLaren, and his beloved Jolly proves he knows how to do the same when he’s off-duty too.”

Italian styling house Ghia built only an estimated 650 original Jollys.