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 | |
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 911 2.2 | 8.0 secs |
53
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 917K | 3.5 secs |
88
|
1970-1972 | Porsche | 914/6 | 8.7 secs |
48
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1968-1973 | Opel | GT | 10.8 secs |
28
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1969-1973 | Nissan | Datsun 240Z | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1968-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 9.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1969-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 9.5 secs |
56
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1969-1972 | Maserati | Ghibli Spyder | 7.0 secs |
73
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 secs |
55
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1970-1973 | Lamborghini | Jarama | 7.2 secs |
45
|
1971-1972 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 SV | 6.0 secs |
80
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
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
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1970-1973 | Ford (UK) | Escort RS 1600 | 8.3 secs |
25
|
1970-1974 | Ford (UK) | Capri RS2600 | 8.4 secs |
25
|
1957-1975 | Fiat | 500 | 59.0 secs |
15
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1971-1977 | Fiat | 130 Coupé | 9.2 secs |
20
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1969-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GT | 7.5 secs |
60
|
1971-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTC/4 | 7.0 secs |
51
|
1970-1971 | Dodge | Challenger R/T | 6.0 secs |
45
|
1967-1972 | De Tomaso | Mangusta | 6.9 secs |
60
|
1971-1974 | De Tomaso | Pantera | 6.5 secs |
38
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1965-1972 | Citroën | DS Chapron | 12.0 secs |
60
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1970-1975 | Citroën | SM | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1958-1971 | Austin-Healey | Sprite | 20.0 secs |
18
|
1967-1972 | Aston Martin | DBS | 8.5 secs |
58
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1970-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | 7.5 secs |
28
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|