This volume traces more than 150 years of Italian automotive history from the Maserati 3500GT, the Lamborghini Countach, and the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale all the way up to more-recent dream cars, like the Ferrari FF and the F12 Berlinetta. The automobile is one of the symbols of Made in Italy around the world. This book tells the story of the Italian automobile through ever-changing conditions. The chapters follow a chronological format that reviews social, economic, and political factors, both in Italy and internationally, as well as the various eras of the Italian car and its development based on design generations and mechanical innovation. Hardcover Book with Printed Laminated Cover; 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 inches; 300 pages.