The history of automobile design is full of striking and beautiful designs, from the elegant limousines and racers of the 1920s, through muscular and powerful classics such as the Corvette Stingray, to today's supercars including the Bugatti Veyron. Cars Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 900 models, from the earliest days of motoring to the present day. Each car is illustrated with front and side view studio photography, accompanied by brief details and specifications. Timelines of model development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each marque.