From 1947 until 1953, Leslie and Rodney Smith were in the business of producing large die-cast miniature toys to sell in London shops during the Christmas season. All Rights Reserved. The big lesson to learn here is to keep cars in good condition, and always research what you have in your collection. From 1947 to 1953 the company manufactured larger die-cast vehicles and other toys to market to the London shops for Christmas. freep.com, completeset.com, gizmodo.com, the gamer.com, complex.com, thrillist.com, matchbox.wikia.com, hotwheels.wikia.com. Users may opt out of the use of the Behold the color of die-cast gold. That soon changed when the pair hired tool and die maker Jack O’Dell. According to Complete Set the rare Volkswagen without the sunroof was only sold in Europe, as it had a right-hand drive interior and doesn’t have windows. DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy. 6. Here is a brief breakdown of the most expensive, most rare and also most valuable Matchbox cars ever. Matchbox Car Resources Online. Have You Ever Wanted to Drive a Hot Wheels Car? © 2006-2020 LoveToKnow, Corp., except where otherwise noted. Take the values with a grain of salt, and take into consideration the current state of the economy to make educated trades and sales. I did, however, own this Ferrari 308, exactly as seen here. Related Categories. You can withdraw consent at any time. This includes internet protocol (IP) The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Is a Grown-Up Version of Your Favorite Toy. Hot Wheels asked GMC for permission to use their design for their toy cars. The world’s favorite toy cars, Hot Wheels and Matchbox, are celebrating anniversaries this year: Hot Wheels just turned 50 years old, while Matchbox cars are 65. Very few Bye-Focal's are still intact due to an issue with the metal when it was manufactured and some have literally crumbled into pieces. This family sedan is worth around $9,000 in today’s market--the miniature Matchbox toy that is, not the original real automobile. If you happen to have a red one with a white interior, it could be worth up to $1,000. According to Neal Giordano, the founder of the North Carolina Hot Wheels Association who has been valuing die-cast toy cars for over 20 years, hardcore collectors put a premium on antique models that are still in their packaging, especially if the packaging is in excellent condition. Fortunately, years of hard play didn't diminish the value of the most valuable Countach, which when chrome colored can sell for 193 pounds ($266). It would be a safe assumption that the first Hot Wheels made are some of the most valuable, and that’s true as the Camaro was one of the original cars that Hot Wheels produced back in 1968. According to The Complete Set, only seven Blue Rodger Dodgers were made. data@valnetinc.com or at the postal address listed above, attention: Data compliance department. It definitely pays to keep older toys in great condition, as their value only climbs. This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 10, 2018. According to The Gamer only a few managed to walk out, and now are estimated to be valued up to $10,000. supervision. There are several criteria that determine the rarity of a Matchbox car. We comply with all reasonable precautions in order to ensure your data’s Their first die-cast toy was a road roller manufactured in 1947. Administer our Website, including troubleshooting, and statistical or data analysis; To improve our Website and enhancing user experience by ensuring you have access to personalized content in line with your interests; Analyze user use and optimize our services. 1953 Aveling Barford Road Roller.

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