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£397,143
1954 Hudson Italia by Touring
United States • 4 Oct 2023
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This 1954 Hudson Italia, the first production model (IT-10001), boasts a rich history as a former Hudson show car. Having undergone a restoration to its factory-correct configuration, it presents in cream over a red and white interior with Borrani wire wheels. Offered publicly for the first time since 1980, it comes with a substantial history file, making it a unique and noteworthy example despite its gently patinaed older restoration.
Condition
7
The car has a gently patinaed older restoration, indicating it's not in perfect condition but has been restored. The interior is described as red and white, and the exterior as cream, suggesting a well-maintained appearance overall. There's mention of a history file and documentation, adding to its value. However, the patina suggests it's not in pristine condition.
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Chassis No:
259254
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Hudson found a winning formula with its advanced “step-down” models, including the Hornet, that debuted after World War II.
But follow-up success is never guaranteed, as Hudson discovered when it launched the compact Jet in 1953.
The Jet failed to find a wide market, spurring Hudson styling chief Frank Spring to collaborate with Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, Italy to add some pizzaz to the model.
The result was the Hudson Italia, a Jet-based dream car with sleek hand-formed bodywork, a sporty interior with specially designed reclining front bucket seats, and a Hudson twin-carbureted inline-six engine paired with a three-speed overdrive transmission.
The Italia drew much-needed publicity for Hudson, and the automaker (which by early 1954 had merged with Nash-Kelvinator, forming American Motors) put it into limited production.
Just 25 Jet-based Italias, plus one prototype, were produced; retailing for a formidable $4,800, Hudson is said to have lost money on each one.
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£72,840
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£279,350
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£397,143
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