1953→1954 Hudson Italia
In 1953 Hudson drew up a deal with Carrozzeria Touring to produce the Italia on their Jet chassis. It was described as being “styled like no other car that has preceded it” and was basically a show-car made for public consumption.
Hudson said the car was safe “due to its extremely low center of gravity, its ‘Monobilt’ body-and-frame, and its cornering and braking ability.”
Around 25 Italias were produced until Hudson’s merger with Nash and the project was canceled.
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type | Series Production Car |
production years | 1953 – 1954 |
built at | Milan, Italy |
body stylist | Touring |
coachbuilder | Touring |
production | 25 |
engine | Inline-6 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
fuel feed | 2 Carburetors |
displacement | 3310 cc / 202 in³ |
power | 85.0 kw / 114 bhp |
specific output | 34.44 bhp per litre |
front brakes | Drums |
rear brakes | Drums |
f suspension | Independent |
r suspension | Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs |
transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
Auction Sales History
1955 Hudson Italia IT10024 – sold for $154,000 Sequestered for More than 40 Years. The 24th of Just 26 Hudson Italias Built. Beautifully Preserved Coachwork and Interior. Longtime California Car with Fascinating History. A Virtually Unknown, Significant Garage Find. 202 CID Inline 6-Cylinder Engine (Not Included) Three-Speed Manual Gearbox (Not Included) Twin Carter Carburetors (Not Incl
Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company
1953 Hudson Italia IT10003 – sold for $330,000 One of Just 25 Originally Produced. Distinctive Frank Spring Design with Exotic Touring Superleggera Coachwork. Fascinating and Highly Advanced “Dream Car” Styling. Concours-Quality, Correct, and Highly Attractive Restoration Just Over 26,000 Original Miles.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company
Auction Source: Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions
1954 Hudson Italia Coupe – sold for $275,000
Auction Source: 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island RM Auction