I was going to make a list, but I realized there are too many
But ask yourself "why vintage"? In general, shorter, lighter line models are going to be more fun. Anything over 8' and I start to think about graphite or newer glass rods.
Look rods that are well taken care of. Even ones in excellent condition are much cheaper than a new graphite rod or decent bamboo rod. Things to be on the lookout for:
* short tips
* loose or worn wraps
* rusted or pitted guides
* Ferrule issues (no gap on spiggot ferrules, loose or corroded metal ferrules.
* Ridged cork
And I would go for the best rods first, it's cheaper in the long run.
Here in the US, Fenwicks and Phillipsons come up often at reasonable prices. A lot were made and they hold up well. Go back to the early posts in the forum and start reading. 10 years ago, there were very few modern glass rods available and a lot more discussion of the different vintage rods.
If I were to start over, I would start with Fenwicks and then move to later model Phillipsons (or Orvis). It is hard to find a bad one in the bunch. JK Fisher ( Scientific Anglers, and Hardy) are other rods to consider. There are a lot of good Wonderrods and Conolon rods, but also a lot of rods that are not as good. Unless you enjoy trying all sorts of rods and don't mind buying some duds, you have to be carefull with the Wonderods, Conolon and even Heddon rods.
Carl