An extraordinary version of the Škoda Favorit, acknowledged as an Italian cultural heritage, is located in a unique museum that many are unaware of. This car is part of a collection of models and prototypes from the defunct Bertone coachworks and is likely the only Favorit in the world with this distinguished status. The historical collaboration between Czech and Italian automotive design began in the late 1960s, leading to distinctive prototypes like the Škoda 720, although none ever entered mass production.

After a period of silence in the partnership between Czechoslovakia and Italy, discussions revived in the early 1980s when Škoda sought to develop the Favorit. In 1983, at the Geneva Motor Show, negotiations commenced with three of Italy's leading design studios. While Italdesign and Pininfarina were not realized for various reasons, the choices reflected the continuing influence of Italian design on Czech automotive production.

The recognition of the Škoda Favorit as an Italian cultural monument showcases the significant heritage and cross-cultural influences in Europe’s automotive history. It highlights the importance of preserving such unique vehicles and the stories they carry, fostering appreciation among automotive enthusiasts and history buffs alike.