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
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1958-1971 | Austin-Healey | Sprite | 20.0 secs |
18
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1964-1970 | Maserati | Mistral Spyder | 8.6 secs |
69
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 Volante | 8.4 secs |
72
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Road... | 8.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 9.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1969-1969 | Ferrari | 365 GTS | 6.2 secs |
74
|
1969-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 9.5 secs |
56
|
1969-1972 | Maserati | Ghibli Spyder | 7.0 secs |
73
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1963-1969 | Porsche | 911 2.0 | 9.1 secs |
53
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1965-1970 | Honda | S800 | 13.5 secs |
30
|
1965-1972 | Citroën | DS Chapron | 12.0 secs |
60
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1967-1969 | MG | C | 9.8 secs |
28
|
1967-1970 | Shelby | Mustang GT500 | 5.5 secs |
50
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 911 2.2 | 8.0 secs |
53
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
|
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
|
1961-1969 | Fiat | 2300 S Coupé | 11.2 secs |
19
|
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1963-1970 | Iso | Rivolta | 7.6 secs |
33
|
1963-1970 | Maserati | Mistral | 8.3 secs |
55
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1965-1969 | Porsche | 912 | 12.0 secs |
33
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 | 6.3 secs |
61
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1966-1969 | Lancia | Fulvia HF | 9.9 secs |
38
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1967-1969 | Alfa Romeo | Tipo 33 Stradale | 5.5 secs |
85
|
1967-1969 | Bizzarrini | 1900 Europa | 7.5 secs |
47
|
1967-1970 | Toyota | 2000 GT | 9.9 secs |
66
|
1967-1972 | Aston Martin | DBS | 8.5 secs |
58
|
1967-1972 | De Tomaso | Mangusta | 6.9 secs |
60
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1968-1969 | Ferrari | Dino 206 GT | 7.2 secs |
65
|
1968-1970 | Dodge | Charger R/T | 6.2 secs |
55
|
1968-1970 | Ferrari | 365 GTC | 6.3 secs |
70
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Fixe... | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1968-1970 | Lamborghini | Islero | 6.5 secs |
58
|
1968-1970 | Pontiac | GTO Judge | 6.2 secs |
50
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
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
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 917K | 3.5 secs |
88
|
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
|
1964-1969 | Ford (USA) | GT40 | 4.6 secs |
77
|
1965-1969 | Lola | T70 | 3.0 secs |
71
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1959-1969 | Jaguar | Mk 2 | 8.5 secs |
35
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1961-1969 | Citroën | 2CV | - |
15
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1963-1969 | Maserati | Quattroporte | 8.7 secs |
30
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|