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 | |
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
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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
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1974-1985 | Panther | De Ville | 12.0 secs |
35
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1975-1978 | Jaguar | XJ-12C | 10.4 secs |
30
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1977-1985 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 TE | 9.9 secs |
15
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1975-1986 | Rolls-Royce | Camargue | 9.5 secs |
45
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1976-1990 | Aston Martin | Lagonda | 8.8 secs |
50
|
1976-1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTI Mk1 | 8.8 secs |
20
|
1978-1993 | SAAB | 900 Turbo | 8.5 secs |
20
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1974-1982 | Maserati | Khamsin | 8.1 secs |
45
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1975-1978 | Lotus | Esprit S1 | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1976-1978 | Fiat | 131 Abarth Rally | 7.9 secs |
22
|
1975-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SEL 6.9 | 7.3 secs |
36
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1978-1985 | Mazda | RX7 | 7.0 secs |
16
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1975-1985 | Ferrari | 308 GTB/S | 6.6 secs |
32
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 secs |
55
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1976-1985 | Ferrari | 512 BB | 6.2 secs |
57
|
1974-1979 | Lamborghini | Urraco | 6.2 secs |
32
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1977-1978 | Panther | Six | 6.0 secs |
65
|
1978-1982 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400S | 5.9 secs |
60
|
1974-1978 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400 'Periscopi... | 5.8 secs |
75
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1978-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Volante | 5.3 secs |
62
|
1977-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Vantage | 5.2 secs |
67
|