Help; buy used car in Italy, drive to Rotterdam & Ship to Canada

Hello there EX-Pat forum members,

Firstly, understanding forum etiquette, I I searched and could not find an answer to my query.

I am a Canadian, that has found a used car in northern Italy, that I'd like to purchase.   I'd like to have it temporarily registered, & insured, so I may drive it north to Rotterdam, so I can ship it home.

Has anyone done similar? 

Does the Italian Motor Vehicle registry, allow this?   Temporary In-Transit Permits, are what we call them here in Canada/USA.    I actually bought a car in Phoenix AZ, and drove it home, and imported it, so I am familiar with importation law here in Canada.

Being quite adept with "google", etc, normally I feel I'd be able to figure this out, but despite the online translation services offered, I cannot figure out the Italian Motor vehicle website.
https://www.ilportaledellautomobilista.it

Any wisdom shared, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks kindly

You need to be an Italian resident to be able to buy an Italian car and register it.