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Did you just find your old Hot Wheels from your childhood? They were so much fun racing around the track when you were a kid, and now some of those classic cars might sell to collectors for big bucks. Hot Wheels that are from specific series or have unique features are more valuable than the others, and we’ll make sure you know how to recognize them right away. After you finish reading and go through your collection, you’ll be able to spot the Hot Wheels that can make you some cash.
Things You Should Know
- Check for any classic Hot Wheels cars with “redlines,” or red stripes on the tires, made from 1968–1977 that are worth up to $200 USD.
- Look for the “Sweet 16” cars from the first production run, like the Custom Camaro or Custom Volkswagen without a sunroof, that are worth up to $200 USD.
- Look for Treasure Hunt cars worth up to $200 USD that have a decal of a flame inside a circle or the letters “TH” since they’re rarer than other cars that look similar.
- Check your collection for a 1969 Pink Rear-Loader Beach Bomb ($175,000 USD), 1969 Brown Custom Charger ($13,000 USD), or Purple Olds 442 ($5,000 USD).
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References
- ↑ https://www.motortrend.com/features/hot-wheels-history-toy-cars/
- ↑ https://www.history.com/news/hot-wheels-most-collectible-valuable
- ↑ https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/pocket-rockets-what-makes-hot-wheels-so-collectible
- ↑ https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Treasure_Hunt
- ↑ https://youtu.be/b55pNh71LtY?t=75
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g25616442/rarest-most-valuable-mattel-hot-wheels/
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g25616442/rarest-most-valuable-mattel-hot-wheels/
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g25616442/rarest-most-valuable-mattel-hot-wheels/
- ↑ https://retrododo.com/rare-hot-wheels/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/HlH1nFeiuXA?t=421
- ↑ https://www.motortrend.com/features/rare-hot-wheels-modern-collectors/
- ↑ https://www.motortrend.com/features/rare-hot-wheels-modern-collectors/
- ↑ https://www.history.com/news/hot-wheels-most-collectible-valuable
- ↑ https://www.history.com/news/hot-wheels-most-collectible-valuable
- ↑ https://www.history.com/news/hot-wheels-most-collectible-valuable
- ↑ https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/pocket-rockets-what-makes-hot-wheels-so-collectible
- ↑ https://youtu.be/j4qmTvvYiIc?t=43
- ↑ https://youtu.be/_UNui8lc8es?t=507
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