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 | |
1977-1985 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 TE | 9.9 secs |
15
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1978-1985 | Mazda | RX7 | 7.0 secs |
16
|
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1979-1993 | Mercedes-Benz | G Wagen | 16.6 secs |
20
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1978-1993 | SAAB | 900 Turbo | 8.5 secs |
20
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1976-1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTI Mk1 | 8.8 secs |
20
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1975-1985 | Ferrari | 308 GTB/S | 6.6 secs |
32
|
1979-1983 | Talbot | Sunbeam Lotus | 7.5 secs |
32
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1974-1985 | Panther | De Ville | 12.0 secs |
35
|
1975-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SEL 6.9 | 7.3 secs |
36
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1974-1982 | Maserati | Khamsin | 8.1 secs |
45
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1975-1986 | Rolls-Royce | Camargue | 9.5 secs |
45
|
1980-1984 | Renault | 5 Turbo | 6.6 secs |
47
|
1976-1990 | Aston Martin | Lagonda | 8.8 secs |
50
|
1976-1985 | Ferrari | 512 BB | 6.2 secs |
57
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1978-1982 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400S | 5.9 secs |
60
|
1978-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Volante | 5.3 secs |
62
|
1979-1981 | BMW | M1 | 5.3 secs |
64
|
1977-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Vantage | 5.2 secs |
67
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