The Guide
Consider the K500 Guide to be the automotive equivalent of Robert Parker’s wine scoring service or Michelin’s red book. We’ve researched the most relevant classic cars for today’s collectors and enthusiasts, rating each out of a possible maximum of 100 points.
The no-nonsense ranking system, valuations, technical specifications and straight-talking on getting into the best events mean that you can now make a far better informed decision on what’s a triumph and avoid the turkeys.
Year | Make | Model | Rating | |
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Sort | Sort | Sort | Sort | |
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1978-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Volante | 5.3 secs |
62
|
1977-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Vantage | 5.2 secs |
67
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1974-1979 | Lamborghini | Urraco | 6.2 secs |
32
|
1979-1983 | Talbot | Sunbeam Lotus | 7.5 secs |
32
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1978-1985 | Mazda | RX7 | 7.0 secs |
16
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1979-1981 | BMW | M1 | 5.3 secs |
64
|
1976-1990 | Aston Martin | Lagonda | 8.8 secs |
50
|
1974-1982 | Maserati | Khamsin | 8.1 secs |
45
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1976-1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTI Mk1 | 8.8 secs |
20
|
1979-1993 | Mercedes-Benz | G Wagen | 16.6 secs |
20
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1974-1985 | Panther | De Ville | 12.0 secs |
35
|
1978-1982 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400S | 5.9 secs |
60
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1975-1986 | Rolls-Royce | Camargue | 9.5 secs |
45
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1978-1993 | SAAB | 900 Turbo | 8.5 secs |
20
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1976-1985 | Ferrari | 512 BB | 6.2 secs |
57
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1975-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SEL 6.9 | 7.3 secs |
36
|
1975-1985 | Ferrari | 308 GTB/S | 6.6 secs |
32
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1977-1985 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 TE | 9.9 secs |
15
|