This comprehensive visual reference offers a guide to the automobile in the defining years from 1945 to 1975 - the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automotive engineering and design style. Every important international marque from A-Z is shown, highlighting some of the most important and beautiful cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona, the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, and the VW Beetle to name a few. Detailed descriptions, history and technical information accompany every entry and the history of the development of the car is also covered, discussing milestone models, leading designers, engineers and manufacturers and the evolution of the classic car.