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 | |
1922-1939 | Austin | Seven | - |
20
|
1932-1937 | Fiat | Balilla | - |
25
|
1934-1957 | Citroën | Traction Avant | 19.3 secs |
25
|
1936-1936 | Cord | 810 | 20.0 secs |
52
|
1936-1938 | Tatra | T77 | 18.0 secs |
60
|
1936-1948 | Fiat | Topolino | - |
20
|
1936-1949 | Lancia | Aprilia | 25.0 secs |
38
|
1939-1959 | Rolls-Royce | Wraith | 16.8 secs |
40
|
1945-1953 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 47.0 secs |
12
|
1946-1952 | Bentley | Mk VI | 15.2 secs |
32
|
1947-1948 | Tucker | Torpedo | 10.0 secs |
70
|
1948-1971 | Morris | Minor | 18.0 secs |
28
|
1950-1967 | Volkswagen | Microbus | - |
35
|
1951-1956 | Jaguar | Mk VII | 13.0 secs |
32
|
1952-1955 | Bentley | R-Type Saloon | 16.0 secs |
30
|
1953-1963 | Lancia | Appia | 14.0 secs |
35
|
1955-1959 | DKW | 3=6 | 32.0 secs |
22
|
1955-1965 | Bentley | S Series | 13.0 secs |
38
|
1955-1966 | Rolls-Royce | Silver Cloud | 13.0 secs |
39
|
1955-1975 | Citroën | DS | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1956-1964 | Messerschmitt | KR | - |
35
|
1956-1967 | Fiat | 600 Multipla | - |
22
|
1957-1962 | Autobianchi | Bianchina | - |
25
|
1957-1967 | Lancia | Flaminia | 10.5 secs |
50
|
1959-1965 | BMW | 700 | 15.0 secs |
30
|
1959-1969 | Jaguar | Mk 2 | 8.5 secs |
35
|
1960-1971 | Abarth | 1000 | - |
45
|
1961-1964 | Lagonda | Rapide | 11.0 secs |
59
|
1961-1969 | Citroën | 2CV | - |
15
|
1961-1973 | NSU | Prinz | 12.0 secs |
22
|
1963-1966 | Ford (UK) | Lotus Cortina | 8.0 secs |
28
|
1963-1969 | Maserati | Quattroporte | 8.7 secs |
30
|
1963-1971 | Abarth | 595 | 28.3 secs |
46
|
1963-1971 | Austin/Morris | Mini Cooper S | 11.2 secs |
25
|
1967-1973 | Rover | P5B 3.5 | 11.5 secs |
15
|
1968-1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SEL 6.3 | 6.5 secs |
39
|
1970-1970 | Plymouth | Road Runner Superbird | 5.5 secs |
73
|
1970-1971 | Dodge | Challenger R/T | 6.0 secs |
45
|
1970-1973 | Ford (UK) | Escort RS 1600 | 8.3 secs |
25
|
1971-1985 | Autobianchi | A112 Abarth | 13.1 secs |
22
|
1973-1974 | BMW | 2002 Turbo | 7.5 secs |
38
|
1973-1980 | Triumph | Dolomite Sprint | 8.4 secs |
32
|
1974-1975 | Innocenti | Mini 1300 Cooper | 11.9 secs |
12
|
1975-1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 450 SEL 6.9 | 7.3 secs |
36
|
1976-1978 | Fiat | 131 Abarth Rally | 7.9 secs |
22
|
1976-1983 | Volkswagen | Golf GTI Mk1 | 8.8 secs |
20
|
1976-1990 | Aston Martin | Lagonda | 8.8 secs |
50
|
1978-1993 | SAAB | 900 Turbo | 8.5 secs |
20
|
1979-1983 | Talbot | Sunbeam Lotus | 7.5 secs |
32
|
1980-1984 | Renault | 5 Turbo | 6.6 secs |
47
|
1981-1994 | Maserati | Biturbo | 6.5 secs |
15
|
1983-1985 | Fiat | Panda 4x4 | 17.2 secs |
13
|
1983-1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 190 E 2.3-16 | 7.8 secs |
33
|
1984-1984 | Peugeot | 205 Turbo 16 | 6.0 secs |
45
|
1984-1994 | Peugeot | 205 GTI | 8.7 secs |
22
|
1985-1987 | Lancia | Delta S4 | 3.5 secs |
60
|
1985-1987 | MG | Metro 6R4 | 3.2 secs |
44
|
1985-1988 | BMW | M5 | 6.2 secs |
18
|
1985-1998 | Bentley | Turbo R | 7.0 secs |
20
|
1986-1992 | Ford (UK) | Sierra RS Cosworth | 6.3 secs |
15
|
1986-1992 | Lancia | Thema 8.32 | 6.8 secs |
22
|
1987-1994 | Lancia | Delta HF Integrale | 5.5 secs |
35
|
1990-1994 | Mercedes-Benz | 500 E | 5.5 secs |
36
|