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
|
1971-1977 | Fiat | 130 Coupé | 9.2 secs |
20
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
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
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 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
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
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
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1973 | Nissan | Datsun 240Z | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1971-1974 | De Tomaso | Pantera | 6.5 secs |
38
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1971-1975 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 Roadster | 7.0 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
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1971-1974 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 2+2 | 6.4 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
|
1971-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTC/4 | 7.0 secs |
51
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 911 2.2 | 8.0 secs |
53
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 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
|
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
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
1969-1972 | Maserati | Ghibli Spyder | 7.0 secs |
73
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1971-1972 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 SV | 6.0 secs |
80
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 917K | 3.5 secs |
88
|