Garage Italia and Hot Lab unveil nautical Fiat 500 Spiaggina restomod
Garage Italia, established by Lapo Elkann, has teamed up with Hot Lab to design a nautical-inspired restomod of the Fiat 500 Spiaggina, drawing influence from the 1960s beach vehicles and the Fiat 500 Jolly associated with Gianni Agnelli. This updated Spiaggina boasts a speedboat-like 'Heritage Tunnel' for storage, marine-grade blue and white floor mats from Italdek, side ropes, and 'Scia' fabric by Mariaflora. A Nardi Classic steering wheel enhances its maritime feel. Garage Italia characterizes the vehicle as a reflection of a boat's design. This partnership highlights the trend of luxury beach cars, with original Jollys appearing at high-end auctions. Wallpaper* featured the project, providing insights on their platforms.
Key facts
- Garage Italia and Hot Lab collaborated on a Fiat 500 Spiaggina restomod.
- Hot Lab is an Italian yacht design studio, part of the Swedish Viken Group.
- The design pays homage to the Fiat 500 Jolly by Carrozzeria Ghia, created for Gianni Agnelli in the early 1950s.
- The central 'Heritage Tunnel' is styled like a Riva speedboat and serves as storage.
- Interior features include Italdek floor mats, Mariaflora 'Scia' fabric, and a Nardi Classic steering wheel.
- Garage Italia describes the car as an extension of a boat's aesthetic language.
- Original Jollys are now sold at luxury car auctions.
- Castagna Milano offers a Jolly-fied Fiat Topolino Spiaggina.
- Garage Italia is led by Lapo Elkann, great-grandson of Gianni Agnelli.
- The car is intended for use on and around superyachts.
Entities
Artists
- Lapo Elkann
- Gianni Agnelli
- Jonathan Bell
- Elvis Presley
- Jackie Kennedy
- Princess Grace of Monaco
Institutions
- Garage Italia
- Hot Lab
- Viken Group
- Carrozzeria Ghia
- Castagna Milano
- Fiat
- Wallpaper* magazine
- Italdek
- Mariaflora
- Nardi
- Robb Report
Locations
- Italy
- Sweden
- Milan
- Mediterranean