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Are old Matchbox cars worth anything?

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Are old Matchbox cars worth anything? To be realistic, most Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars won’t fetch anywhere near that, even if they’re pristine. But those toys probably cost you $1 each, at most, and even if you could sell them for hundreds more that is an achievement.

What are the rarest Matchbox toys? 

Here Are The 7 Most Valuable Matchbox Cars
  • Aveling Barford Road Roller 1953.
  • Ford Fairlane Police Car – Gray Wheels 1961.
  • Mercedes Benz 230 SL – Apple Green 1967.
  • Opel Diplomat 1966 – Sea Green.
  • BP Dodge Wrecker 1965 – Reverse Color.
  • Magirus Deutz Crane 1961 – Light Brown.
  • Major Scale Quarry Truck.

What are the most collectible Matchbox cars? The top 10 vehicles, by value, are:

(1961) Magirus-Deutz Truck, Matchbox (tan/orange): $11,822. (1966) Opel Diplomat, Matchbox (sea foam green): $6,682. (1965) Dodge Wreck Truck, Matchbox (green/yellow): $5,911. (1971) Olds 442, Hot Wheels (purple): $4,682.

What are some of the rarest Matchbox cars? 

11 Most Valuable Matchbox Cars Worth A Fortune
  • Toyota MR2 Matchbox Car.
  • Aveling Barford Road Roller.
  • BP Dodge Wrecker 1965 – Reverse Color.
  • 1968 VW Bug.
  • Major Scale Quarry Truck.
  • Ford Fairlane Police Car.
  • Opel Diplomat Sea Green Matchbox Car.
  • Magirus Deutz Crane Light Brown.

Are old Matchbox cars worth anything? – Additional Questions

What is the oldest Matchbox car?

In 1954, the 19th vehicle in the series was rolled out: a dainty MG TD roadster, the first Matchbox car. The toys quickly spread to the United States where they typically sold for 49 cents. They were finely wrought things.

What old toy cars are worth money?

These Are The World’s Most Valuable Toy Cars
  1. 1 Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary – $140,000.
  2. 2 Dinky WE Boyce Delivery Van – $25,450.
  3. 3 Tomica Nissan Fairlady Z432 Platinum – $80,000.
  4. 4 Hot Wheels Antifreeze Over Chrome 1968 Camaro – $25,000.
  5. 5 Matchbox ERF Dropside Lorry – $8,700.
  6. 6 Bing Tinplate Tourer – $17,700.

Does Matchbox have a treasure hunt?