Matchbox Cars Worth The Most Money. All values listed are approximate. Collecting new and used antique matchbox cars is not just ideal for displays and car lovers, but the older cars still work as great toys for children.
Mattel began making hot wheels cars in 1968, and although plenty of them aren’t worth much these days, there are some (especially special editions and cars based off of movies and television shows) that are worth anywhere from $100 to more than $100,000. This toy car cost only 48 cents back when matchbox first offered it. Matchbox cars have been around since the 1950s and have been a staple in the toy aisle for multiple generations.
Here is a brief breakdown of the most expensive, most rare and also most valuable matchbox cars ever.
Generally, the early cars with redline tires are some of the most valuable; The third volume of the encyclopedia of matchbox toys by charlie mack includes a price guide updated to 2002. With a number of collectors buying and selling matchbox cars, finding values for them is an important part of the hobby. Well you're in luck, because here they come.