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 | |
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1970-1996 | Land Rover | Range Rover | 14.0 secs |
24
|
1950-present | Morgan | Plus 4 | 9.7 secs |
28
|
1959-1992 | Rolls-Royce | Phantom V-VI | 13.0 secs |
40
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1972-1990 | Fiat | X1/9 | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1974-1985 | Panther | De Ville | 12.0 secs |
35
|
1976-1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTI Mk1 | 8.8 secs |
20
|
1973-1980 | Matra | Bagheera | 12.2 secs |
30
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1976-1978 | Fiat | 131 Abarth Rally | 7.9 secs |
22
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1978-1985 | Mazda | RX7 | 7.0 secs |
16
|
1972-1981 | Panther | J72 | 6.5 secs |
35
|
1971-1995 | Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 10.0 secs |
45
|
1975-1986 | Rolls-Royce | Camargue | 9.5 secs |
45
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1977-1985 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 TE | 9.9 secs |
15
|
1975-1978 | Jaguar | XJ-12C | 10.4 secs |
30
|
1971-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SLC | 9.0 secs |
35
|
1975-1978 | Lotus | Esprit S1 | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1978-1993 | SAAB | 900 Turbo | 8.5 secs |
20
|
1971-1984 | Alpine | A310 | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1976-1990 | Aston Martin | Lagonda | 8.8 secs |
50
|
1975-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SEL 6.9 | 7.3 secs |
36
|
1972-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 | 7.0 secs |
58
|
1975-1985 | Ferrari | 308 GTB/S | 6.6 secs |
32
|
1973-1980 | Ferrari | 308 GT4 | 5.6 secs |
28
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1978-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Volante | 5.3 secs |
62
|
1974-1982 | Maserati | Khamsin | 8.1 secs |
45
|
1974-1979 | Lamborghini | Urraco | 6.2 secs |
32
|
1971-1978 | Maserati | Bora | 6.5 secs |
55
|
1977-1989 | Aston Martin | V8 Vantage | 5.2 secs |
67
|
1978-1982 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400S | 5.9 secs |
60
|
1976-1985 | Ferrari | 512 BB | 6.2 secs |
57
|
1974-1978 | Lamborghini | Countach LP400 'Periscopi... | 5.8 secs |
75
|
1977-1978 | Panther | Six | 6.0 secs |
65
|