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