The countdown is almost over. After months of intrigue, scandal, court battles, arrests and behind-the-scenes dealmaking worthy of the best Italian politics, the scene is set.

The 2008 Mille Miglia is billed by its new organisers as 'The most beautiful race in the world' and eagerly awaited by 375 lucky entrants who have been accepted. Here's who they are.

Accepted entries for the 2008 Mille Miglia (15th-18th May): Please click on image for full list: