
THE independent body manufacturers have always been very inspired to create whimsical and original car creations. Even based on sometimes very classic models! Thus we remember about the six-wheeled cars of Christian de LeotarDS and CX converted to tray or Tissier ambulance. with 607 Heuliez Convertible Paladine or 4L Sinpar Torpedo. “Beach cars” open or visible also inspired them! Open replicas Fiat 500 or Autobianchi A112. Cabriolet version sedanswith minivans or with vans like on Capri! Fiat Marea, Opel Zafira, Citroën C4 Picasso and other Nissan Evalia and Fiat Scudo! In addition to these oddities, how can we not forget, of course, the Mini Moke, Citroën Méhari, Renault Rodéo or Renault 4 Plein Air?
Electric beach car
Another bodybuilder had fun today transforming an ordinary city car into a beach model: Fiat 500e. An original fact and perhaps the first in this category: the basic model is electric! The last 500 do contain a Electric block for 95 or 118 horsepower. She claims a autonomy from 190 to 320 kilometers, depending on the selected battery size (23.8 or 42 kWh). Turning it into a beach car makes a lot of sense when you see the popularity of small electric models on the sea coast. Bolloré Bluesummer, Citroën Ami, Citroën e-Mehari… For this new creation, the Italian coachbuilder Castagna Milano was inspired by a model well known to Italians: Fiat 500 Jolly. The initiator of “500 de plage” is she, Born in the 60s based on the Nuova 500 modified by Ghia.
Fiat 500e that goes naked
For this modern electric interpretation, Castagna Milano did as then… He did cut the roof, doors and trunk ! Except the few images shown don’t have the canvas hood or removable roof unlike the original Jolly. The passenger compartment of the little 500e was completely enclosed processing mahogany with varnishin the style of the most beautiful Italian Riva boats. Eco leather and marine fabric weave to dress the seats and dash and give it chic and sophisticated spirit.
The rear seat was removed to make room for a large trunk. Perfect for transporting all your beach or hiking gear! Only a small disappointment (purely personal), the body is athletic the same bright yellow as the 500 series. We would love a vintage sky blue, much more elegant! Now this modern Jolly only exists in one instance. Castagna Milano may decide to produce it in small batches, for a few lucky and of course rich customers…
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Source: Auto Plus

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