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 | |
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1968-1973 | Opel | GT | 10.8 secs |
28
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1969-1973 | Nissan | Datsun 240Z | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GT | 7.5 secs |
60
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1970-1973 | Ford (UK) | Escort RS 1600 | 8.3 secs |
25
|
1970-1973 | Lamborghini | Jarama | 7.2 secs |
45
|
1970-1974 | Ford (UK) | Capri RS2600 | 8.4 secs |
25
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1970-1975 | Citroën | SM | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1970-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | 7.5 secs |
28
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1971-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTC/4 | 7.0 secs |
51
|
1971-1974 | De Tomaso | Pantera | 6.5 secs |
38
|
1971-1974 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 2+2 | 6.4 secs |
48
|
1971-1975 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 Roadster | 7.0 secs |
40
|
1971-1977 | Fiat | 130 Coupé | 9.2 secs |
20
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 secs |
55
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1972-1973 | Porsche | 911 2.4 | 7.9 secs |
55
|
1972-1973 | Porsche | 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 5.8 secs |
68
|
1972-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GTS | 7.5 secs |
63
|
1972-1974 | Matra | MS670 | 3.2 secs |
79
|
1972-1975 | BMW | 3.0 CSL | 7.5 secs |
62
|
1972-1976 | Maserati | Merak | 9.0 secs |
33
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1973-1973 | Porsche | 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 | 5.6 secs |
76
|
1973-1974 | BMW | 2002 Turbo | 7.5 secs |
38
|
1973-1974 | Porsche | 911 Carrera RS 3.0 | 5.2 secs |
71
|
1973-1976 | Ferrari | 365 GT4 BB | 5.3 secs |
65
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|