Hudson Italia
Designed and manufactured in Milan, Italy, by the famous Carrozzeria Touring, the Hudson Italia was a luxury coupe built on a standard Hudson Hornet platform. It featured the same suspension and drivetrain. Carrozzeria Touring gave it a specific look with its signature “Superleggera” construction technique, making it light and nimbler than the Hornet (via Hemmings).
Unfortunately, the finished product was very expensive at over $4,000, which was more than the Cadillac Coupe DeVille. Limited production, a long waiting period since the car was shipped from Italy, and a lack of Hudson’s reputation in the luxury car market sealed its faith. The company only made 26, and the production lasted from 1953 to 1954.