1957 Fiat Marianella (Fissore)

Even rarer than Ghia’s Jolly Beach car on the Multipla chassis was Fissore’s Marianella. Looking like something out of a Jetsons cartoon or a 50s science fiction film, it shows a styling exuberance typical of the period. Imagine you are a tycoon or film star on holiday in St. Tropez circa. 1960 – what do you drive from your Riva to your villa? Just like a bespoke suit, you commission an exclusive carrozzeria on the most suitable chassis (the Multipla of course) and voilà: a small series for a wealthy and image conscious clientele is created and given the model name ‘Marianella’.

This rare and unusual beach car with 'Marianella' coachwork by Fissore features semi-circular passenger seating, boat-style wood embellishment to the interior, steering wheel-mounted clock and opening/rigid roof.