This comprehensive visual reference shows every important international marque from A to Z: the Ferrari Daytona, the Lancia Fulvia, the Rover 2000, the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, the VW Beetle, the Ford Thunderbird and the much-loved Mini. Detailed descriptions, history and technicalinformation accompany every entry, making this a most authoritative and comprehensive guide. The history of the development of the car is also covered in detail, discussing the milestone models, leading designers, engineers and manufacturers. The role of the car in society, its starring role in cinema and television and its associations within our cultureis put in fascinating context. With over 700 stunning images of the cars, this book is a definitive gallery of classic cars.