How do I know if my Matchbox is valuable?
The age of the Matchbox toy vehicles is a vital factor in determining the value of the cars. For example, a model produced in standard quantities in the 1950s will be rarer and more valuable today than one produced in similar quantities in the 1980s.
What are the rare Matchbox cars?
Rare Matchbox Cars to Watch Out For
- Opel Diplomat Sedan. One of the rarest Matchbox cars is an Opel Diplomat, painted an unusual beautiful turquoise also referred to as sea green.
- No. 30 Crane Truck.
- Aveling Barford Road Roller.
- BP Dodge Wrecker.
- Major Scale Quarry Truck.
- Mercury Cougar.
What Hot Wheel cars are worth money?
Most Valuable Hot Wheels Cars
- 37. 1995 Treasure Hunt 1967 Camaro — $931.
- 37. 1995 Treasure Hunt 1967 Camaro — $931.
- 1971 Boss Hoss with Black Roof — $1,050.
- 1971 Boss Hoss with Black Roof — $1,050.
- 1955 Candy Striper Chevy Bel Air Gasser —$1,000-$1,400.
- 1955 Candy Striper Chevy Bel Air Gasser —$1,000-$1,400.
Do old Matchbox cars have any value?
The ones we own aren’t worth much, but there are a number of Matchbox models that could be worth thousands of dollars; especially if they were issued in the ’60s and they’re in great shape. Maryland resident Bruce Pascal, for instance, owns 4,000 Hot Wheels toys.
Which Matchbox cars are worth the most money?
These are the 10 most expensive Matchbox cars:
- Mercury Station Wagon (1969-1973)
- Mercury Cougar (1968-1970)
- Ford Kennel Truck (1969-1972)
- Mercedes Benz 230SL (1967)
- BP Dodge Wreck Truck (1965)
- ERF Dropside Lorry.
- Opal Diplomat (1966) Estimated Value: $9,000.
- Magirus-Deutz Crane (1961) Estimated Value: $13,000.
Which came first Hot Wheels or Matchbox?
Origins: Matchbox was launched in 1953 by UK-based Lesney Products. Hot Wheels was created in the USA by Mattel in 1968 and quickly picked up speed (pardon the pun) due to the low-friction wheels and new styles. Hot Wheels competed against Matchbox all the way till 1997, when Mattel acquired its owner Tyco Toys.
What do the numbers mean on Matchbox cars?
Matchbox started to use the base code method in 2008 to define a model’s production date. Base codes consist of a single letter followed by two digits. The letter indicates the year of production, and the digits indicate the production week.
How many different types of Matchbox cars are there?
New owners Mattel expanded the regular US market Matchbox series to 100 models for 1999 but changed it back to 75 models for 2001. The US range was again increased from 75 to 100 models for 2008, and then further expanded to 120 models for 2012 and then to 125 in 2016.