Italian car design engenders a unique sense of passion. Its great names - Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati - are associated with some of the most seductive cars ever made and resonate the world over.
Now in an unabridged compact edition, this bestselling book brings together 57 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 car's development and performance, and the unparalleled images of one of the world's top car photographers, Italian Auto Legends is the definitive tribute to the original car-styling 'capital' of the world.
The book features many of the most significant and exhilarating cars ever made, includes biographies of all the key designers, a full technical glossary, and details of international collections where the cars may be seen and is lavishly illustrated.