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 | |
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1970-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | 7.5 secs |
28
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1972-1975 | BMW | 3.0 CSL | 7.5 secs |
62
|
1973-1974 | BMW | 2002 Turbo | 7.5 secs |
38
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1970-1975 | Citroën | SM | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1971-1974 | De Tomaso | Pantera | 6.5 secs |
38
|
1969-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GT | 7.5 secs |
60
|
1972-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GTS | 7.5 secs |
63
|
1973-1976 | Ferrari | 365 GT4 BB | 5.3 secs |
65
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1971-1977 | Fiat | 130 Coupé | 9.2 secs |
20
|
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1970-1974 | Ford (UK) | Capri RS2600 | 8.4 secs |
25
|
1974-1975 | Innocenti | Mini 1300 Cooper | 11.9 secs |
12
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1971-1974 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 2+2 | 6.4 secs |
48
|
1971-1975 | Jaguar | E-type Series 3 V12 Roadster | 7.0 secs |
40
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1974-1978 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400 'Periscopi... | 5.8 secs |
75
|
1974-1979 | Lamborghini | Urraco | 6.2 secs |
32
|
1974-1975 | Lancia | Stratos | 6.0 secs |
62
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 secs |
55
|
1972-1976 | Maserati | Merak | 9.0 secs |
33
|
1974-1982 | Maserati | Khamsin | 8.1 secs |
45
|
1972-1974 | Matra | MS670 | 3.2 secs |
79
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1974-1985 | Panther | De Ville | 12.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1973-1974 | Porsche | 911 Carrera RS 3.0 | 5.2 secs |
71
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
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