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 | |
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1968-1970 | Dodge | Charger R/T | 6.2 secs |
55
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1959-1969 | Jaguar | Mk 2 | 8.5 secs |
35
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1962-1968 | Maserati | Sebring | 7.5 secs |
64
|
1963-1969 | Porsche | 911 2.0 | 9.1 secs |
53
|
1963-1970 | Iso | Rivolta | 7.6 secs |
33
|
1963-1970 | Maserati | Mistral | 8.3 secs |
55
|
1964-1968 | Jaguar | E-type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixe... | 7.2 secs |
55
|
1964-1968 | Jaguar | E-type Series 1 4.2-Litre Road... | 7.2 secs |
57
|
1964-1970 | Maserati | Mistral Spyder | 8.6 secs |
69
|
1965-1968 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia GTA | 8.0 secs |
63
|
1965-1968 | Bizzarrini | 5300 GT Strada | 6.1 secs |
72
|
1965-1969 | Porsche | 912 | 12.0 secs |
33
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 | 6.3 secs |
61
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 Volante | 8.4 secs |
72
|
1965-1970 | Honda | S800 | 13.5 secs |
30
|
1965-1972 | Citroën | DS Chapron | 12.0 secs |
60
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1966-1968 | Ferrari | 275 GTB/4 | 6.2 secs |
75
|
1966-1968 | Ferrari | 330 GTC | 6.5 secs |
68
|
1966-1968 | Ferrari | 330 GTS | 6.8 secs |
73
|
1966-1968 | Lamborghini | 400 GT 2+2 | 6.0 secs |
66
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1967-1968 | Ferrari | 275 GTB/4 NART Spyder | 6.5 secs |
88
|
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
|
1968-1969 | Ferrari | Dino 206 GT | 7.2 secs |
65
|
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 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Road... | 8.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1970 | Lamborghini | Islero | 6.5 secs |
58
|
1968-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 9.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1967-1970 | Shelby | Mustang GT500 | 5.5 secs |
50
|
1966-1968 | Mercedes-Benz | 250 SL 'Pagoda' | 10.5 secs |
37
|
1961-1968 | Jaguar | E-type Series 1 3.8-Litre Road... | 6.5 secs |
60
|
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1968-1970 | Pontiac | GTO Judge | 6.2 secs |
50
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
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
|
1958-1971 | Austin-Healey | Sprite | 20.0 secs |
18
|
1959-1968 | Sunbeam | Alpine | 13.6 secs |
30
|
1961-1969 | Citroën | 2CV | - |
15
|
1961-1969 | Fiat | 2300 S Coupé | 11.2 secs |
19
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1962-1968 | Matra | Djet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1966-1968 | Alfa Romeo | Duetto | 11.3 secs |
25
|
1967-1968 | Triumph | TR5 | 8.1 secs |
34
|
1967-1969 | MG | C | 9.8 secs |
28
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1968-1973 | Opel | GT | 10.8 secs |
28
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1966-1969 | Lancia | Fulvia HF | 9.9 secs |
38
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1964-1969 | Ford (USA) | GT40 | 4.6 secs |
77
|
1965-1968 | Abarth | OT 1300 | 7.0 secs |
63
|
1965-1969 | Lola | T70 | 3.0 secs |
71
|
1967-1968 | Porsche | 907 | 4.6 secs |
75
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1966-1968 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 | 6.7 secs |
70
|
1967-1969 | Alfa Romeo | Tipo 33 Stradale | 5.5 secs |
85
|
1967-1972 | De Tomaso | Mangusta | 6.9 secs |
60
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
1963-1969 | Maserati | Quattroporte | 8.7 secs |
30
|