Diversity has always been the strength and appeal of Automobile Year. From the time it began, more than fifty years ago, it has reflected the many faces of the automobile, from its position as the keystone of the world's most important industry to its part in creating one of the most international of sports activities. But the car is more than just a machine that provides employment and business opportunities for its makers or acts as a platform for men and women to express their skills and competitive instincts. It is also a thing of beauty, both in form and technical expression, with styles and technologies that never stand still. This book reflects all these facets of the most fascinating mechanical object of our times.