Discover the stories behind the worlds most iconic cars, the geniuses who designed them, the companies and factories who built them, and the people who drove them.

It is almost impossible to imagine life today without one of the world- changing inventions of the twentieth century - the car. Appealing to car lovers ranging from vintage car spotters to armchair petrol heads, 1001 Cars You Must Drive Before You Die brings you the worlds best cars - Chevrolets from the United States, MGs from Italy, Toyotas from Japan, Porsches from Germany, Aston Martins from the UK and Holdens from Australia. In one of the first truly global guides to cars, they are all here: from Henry Fords pioneering Model T with its hand-cranked starter to the latest hi-tech vehicles, such as the Lexus LS600h hybrid-powered 4x4 sports saloon.

Concise, comprehensive entries detail the worlds most iconic cars as well as lesser-known models. Authoritative texts written by leading motor experts detail the history and special features of each car. General Editor Simon Heptinsall launched BBC Top Gear Magazine and worked on the BBCs Extreme Machines and Big Boys Toys with Jeremy Clarkson.