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.

Are Matchbox toys worth anything?

Rare Matchbox toy cars can fetch more than the cost of a real one, but there are still bargains to be found – so collecting them could set you on the road to a fortune. Another toy that sold for a top price was a 1960s green refrigerator truck. Even with a scratched windscreen it was snapped up for a cool £9,600.

What do the numbers on Matchbox cars mean?

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.

What is Matchbox worth?

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 Matchbox models were available in 1975?

The 1-75 series models were illustrated in the 1975 Matchbox Collectors Catalogue under the name “Matchbox 75” The following models were available in the Super Kings range for 1975. The following models were available in the Speed Kings range for 1975. The following models were available in the Battle Kings range for 1975.

How many Lesney Matchbox models are there?

1959: Lesney catalogue cover: 72 Matchbox models listed, plus accessories and Models of Yesteryear [image info] 1972: Front cover of “Lesney Matchbox 1-75 Series Diecasts”, by Maurice A. Hammond [image info]

How do I know what model my Matchbox model is?

Has “series” inside the blue box underneath the part number. There are varying Lesney information base fonts. Similar to the F1 box but the “series” is now in red below the Matchbox logo.There are varying Lesney information base fonts. These are basically regular wheel F boxes but with a red superfast flash to denote a superfast model.

What is the difference between the different types of Matchbox boxes?

There are several versions of this box and again usually distinguished by the end flap. The main difference from the D box is the full curved Matchbox logo with a smaller “series” tucked in beneath it. Similar to the D box with model number and name in white.