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 | |
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
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1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
|
1958-1971 | Austin-Healey | Sprite | 20.0 secs |
18
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1965-1970 | Honda | S800 | 13.5 secs |
30
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1965-1972 | Citroën | DS Chapron | 12.0 secs |
60
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1968-1973 | Opel | GT | 10.8 secs |
28
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1967-1970 | Toyota | 2000 GT | 9.9 secs |
66
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1969-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 9.5 secs |
56
|
1968-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 9.0 secs |
40
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1970-1972 | Porsche | 914/6 | 8.7 secs |
48
|
1964-1970 | Maserati | Mistral Spyder | 8.6 secs |
69
|
1967-1972 | Aston Martin | DBS | 8.5 secs |
58
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 Volante | 8.4 secs |
72
|
1970-1974 | Ford (UK) | Capri RS2600 | 8.4 secs |
25
|
1970-1973 | Ford (UK) | Escort RS 1600 | 8.3 secs |
25
|
1963-1970 | Maserati | Mistral | 8.3 secs |
55
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1970-1975 | Citroën | SM | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Fixe... | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Road... | 8.0 secs |
40
|
1969-1973 | Nissan | Datsun 240Z | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 911 2.2 | 8.0 secs |
53
|
1963-1970 | Iso | Rivolta | 7.6 secs |
33
|
1970-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | 7.5 secs |
28
|
1969-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GT | 7.5 secs |
60
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1970-1973 | Lamborghini | Jarama | 7.2 secs |
45
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1972 | Maserati | Ghibli Spyder | 7.0 secs |
73
|
1967-1972 | De Tomaso | Mangusta | 6.9 secs |
60
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1968-1970 | Lamborghini | Islero | 6.5 secs |
58
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 | 6.3 secs |
61
|
1968-1970 | Ferrari | 365 GTC | 6.3 secs |
70
|
1968-1970 | Dodge | Charger R/T | 6.2 secs |
55
|
1968-1970 | Pontiac | GTO Judge | 6.2 secs |
50
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1970-1971 | Dodge | Challenger R/T | 6.0 secs |
45
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1970-1970 | Plymouth | Road Runner Superbird | 5.5 secs |
73
|
1967-1970 | Shelby | Mustang GT500 | 5.5 secs |
50
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 917K | 3.5 secs |
88
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
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