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