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
|
1964-1993 | Austin/Morris | Mini Moke | 12.8 secs |
35
|
1968-1988 | Citroën | Méhari | 30.8 secs |
22
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
1955-1974 | Volkswagen | Karmann Ghia | 23.0 secs |
15
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1970-1985 | Jeep | CJ-5 Renegade | 10.0 secs |
18
|
1958-1971 | Austin-Healey | Sprite | 20.0 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | Triumph | Spitfire | 16.2 secs |
20
|
1961-1980 | MG | Midget | 10.8 secs |
18
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1964-1984 | Toyota | FJ 40 Land Cruiser | 15.5 secs |
25
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1965-1970 | Honda | S800 | 13.5 secs |
30
|
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
|
1962-1973 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 12.0 secs |
25
|
1961-1973 | Volvo | P1800 | 10.0 secs |
25
|
1966-1975 | Fiat | 124 Spider | 12.2 secs |
18
|
1962-1980 | MG | B | 11.0 secs |
20
|
1957-1972 | Lotus | Seven | 7.0 secs |
35
|
1965-1972 | Citroën | DS Chapron | 12.0 secs |
60
|
1963-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 10.6 secs |
28
|
1962-1973 | Lotus | Elan | 8.7 secs |
40
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1968-1973 | Opel | GT | 10.8 secs |
28
|
1970-1971 | Dodge | Challenger R/T | 6.0 secs |
45
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1970-1973 | Ford (UK) | Escort RS 1600 | 8.3 secs |
25
|
1969-1982 | Peugeot | 504 Cabriolet | 11.0 secs |
33
|
1969-1976 | Triumph | TR6 | 8.2 secs |
32
|
1970-1977 | Triumph | Stag | 9.0 secs |
28
|
1970-1974 | Ford (UK) | Capri RS2600 | 8.4 secs |
25
|
1968-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 9.0 secs |
40
|
1968-2004 | Morgan | Plus 8 | 6.7 secs |
36
|
1953-1971 | AC | Ace | - |
63
|
1964-1973 | Ford (USA) | Mustang | 5.3 secs |
25
|
1963-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 600 | 9.7 secs |
40
|
1969-1973 | Nissan | Datsun 240Z | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1969-1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 9.5 secs |
56
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 911 2.2 | 8.0 secs |
53
|
1967-1973 | Fiat | Dino Coupé | 8.0 secs |
30
|
1970-1972 | Porsche | 914/6 | 8.7 secs |
48
|
1967-1970 | Toyota | 2000 GT | 9.9 secs |
66
|
1961-1977 | Alpine | A110 | 7.0 secs |
50
|
1966-1973 | Fiat | Dino Spider | 8.0 secs |
56
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Road... | 8.0 secs |
40
|
1968-1970 | Pontiac | GTO Judge | 6.2 secs |
50
|
1967-1970 | Shelby | Mustang GT500 | 5.5 secs |
50
|
1966-1976 | Jensen | Interceptor | 7.5 secs |
50
|
1968-1970 | Dodge | Charger R/T | 6.2 secs |
55
|
1963-1970 | Iso | Rivolta | 7.6 secs |
33
|
1968-1970 | Jaguar | E-type Series 2 4.2-Litre Fixe... | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1970-1977 | Alfa Romeo | Montreal | 7.5 secs |
28
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 Volante | 8.4 secs |
72
|
1967-1972 | Aston Martin | DBS | 8.5 secs |
58
|
1970-1975 | Citroën | SM | 8.0 secs |
35
|
1970-1974 | Iso | Lele | 6.9 secs |
30
|
1965-1973 | AC | 428 | 6.0 secs |
48
|
1969-1972 | Maserati | Ghibli Spyder | 7.0 secs |
73
|
1969-1974 | Ferrari | Dino 246 GT | 7.5 secs |
60
|
1965-1972 | Maserati | Mexico | 7.2 secs |
35
|
1965-1970 | Aston Martin | DB6 | 6.3 secs |
61
|
1964-1970 | Maserati | Mistral Spyder | 8.6 secs |
69
|
1968-1970 | Ferrari | 365 GTC | 6.3 secs |
70
|
1969-1974 | Maserati | Indy | 7.5 secs |
35
|
1970-1973 | Lamborghini | Jarama | 7.2 secs |
45
|
1966-1973 | Maserati | Ghibli Coupé | 6.8 secs |
56
|
1967-1972 | De Tomaso | Mangusta | 6.9 secs |
60
|
1968-1978 | Lamborghini | Espada | 6.0 secs |
55
|
1963-1970 | Maserati | Mistral | 8.3 secs |
55
|
1965-1974 | Iso | Grifo | 5.8 secs |
65
|
1970-1970 | Plymouth | Road Runner Superbird | 5.5 secs |
73
|
1969-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTS/4 'Daytona' ... | 5.9 secs |
75
|
1968-1970 | Lamborghini | Islero | 6.5 secs |
58
|
1968-1973 | Ferrari | 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' | 5.5 secs |
70
|
1968-1971 | Lamborghini | Miura P400 S | 6.0 secs |
73
|
1968-1971 | Porsche | 908 | 4.2 secs |
78
|
1969-1971 | Porsche | 917K | 3.5 secs |
88
|