(August 17, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The 1932 Ford V-8 tops the list of the "100 Greatest Cars of All Time," according to Edmunds' InsideLine.com. Edmunds.com said that the 1932 V-8 "has defined American automotive culture for nearly 80 years" after it emerged as the first affordable performance car for the working class.

"InsideLine's list of the '100 Greatest Cars of All Time' includes the vehicles that enthusiasts love, but it also acknowledges those everyday cars that have shaped our lives," said Scott Oldham, editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com. "It's an admittedly subjective list that we hope inspires our passionate audience to offer feedback on which cars they think had the most influence on the American automotive landscape."

The vehicles included on Edmunds' InsideLine.com's list span over 100 years, reaching back to the 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, which came in at #68. The list is anchored by early-year models, with just two cars from the last 40 years placing in the top 20 (the 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty at #19, and the 1987 Buick Grand National and GNX at #20). The only 2011 model to make the list was the Nissan Leaf, which ranked #58.

The top 10

10. 1968 BMW 2002; 9. 1908 Ford Model T; 8. 1928 Duesenberg Model J; 7. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO; 6. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing;" 5. 1964 Porsche 911; 4. 1938 Volkswagen Beetle; 3. 1955 Chevrolet; 2. 1959 Austin Mini; 1. 1932 Ford V8.

View the full list at "100 Greatest Cars of All Time."