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