Italian car design engenders a unique sense of passion in drivers and car enthusiasts everywhere. Its great names - Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati - are associated with some of the most charismatic and exciting cars ever made and resonate the world over. This lavishly illustrated book brings together more than fifty-five of the most important Italian cars designed from 1907 to the present day, each one representing a key moment in Italian car design. With an introduction describing the epic history of Italian motoring and its great marques, a succinct description of each cars history, design and peformance, and the unparalleled photographs of one of the worlds top car photographers, this book is the definitive testament to the original car-styling capital of the world.  A stunning collection of Italian car legends, including many of the most seductive and exhilarating cars ever made  Features biographies of all the key designers, a full technical glossary and details of where the cars may be seen worldwide  This sumptuously produced book will appeal to classic car enthusiasts worldwide