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Auto Extras & MemorabiliaAccessories for your Corvette that aren’t budget-busters. Plus, Corvette memorabilia and die cast models (1:24 and 1:18 scale).
I moved about 15 years ago and just unwrapped these today! The son wants to give them to the two grandsons to play with! I told him that I thought they were worth a couple hundred a piece! They are dusty, but perfect! I think I even had the boxes packed away--gotta look! Anyway, any idea what the lot would be worth --- give or take? Not looking to sell, but if there worth something I won't let the little buggers play with them! . I think they are all Franklin Mint! I think-- most are tagged that way!
You don't mention the age of the grandkids, but these are not "play" quality toys.
They are very fragile and 5 minutes 'playing' on the floor will pretty much ruin them.
My suggestion would be to sell off a few of these (especially if you have the boxes and/or paperwork)
and take the money to Walmart and buy the grandkids a carriage full of Jada, M2, or Mattel cars to play with.
Nice bunch of die cast. I agree, these are not toys, but considered "collectibles". Played with by kids they will break fast.
Set them aside until they can appreciate them as such, and buy them cheaper ones to play with. Have to let them play with cars though.
Bruce
Unfortunately these cars won't appreciate. The diecast market, especially for the 1/18 Ertls, has tanked over the past few years. The reality is that the age group who generally appreciates older Corvettes and muscle cars is literally dying off as that period in American car history gets further behind us. As the others mentioned please consider the age of the kids as these cars are heavy and have many small parts.
The 1/18 Vettes in good shape without their boxes might fetch $30-$40 on a good day. The smaller 1/20-scale black with red '67 looks like a Creative Masters version, not all that rare. The 4 smallest ones are Franklin Mints, and the only one of any real value would be the Clear Cast red '67. The value varies widely from $50-$150, possibly more, if you happen to have the original packaging and the car is "mint".
The best guide for current values is EBay's "Sold" listings. These cars are considered collectibles rather than toys. As the other guys mentioned, if you're not going to keep them for yourself, sell them and take the $$$ and buy more toy-like cars at Walmart.
Appreciate it, but as I stated I have no desire to sell them! Just retired and I'm finding the time to get back into the hobby! Not die cast--the real ones! The green one was bought when I bought my 427-67 back in the 90's! Still in the box--Lol. (Storage) Time flies!
The green/tan and maroon/tan Ertl 67's are more desirable than the average Ertl 67. If I recall correctly, the green car was a Corvette Fever magazine special run and the maroon one was a Peach State Classic. I have them both new in the box someplace.
The green/tan and maroon/tan Ertl 67's are more desirable than the average Ertl 67. If I recall correctly, the green car was a Corvette Fever magazine special run and the maroon one was a Peach State Classic. I have them both new in the box someplace.
I remember trying to find a Marlboro Maroon one with black interior to match my car, but could only find this one with Tan!
I made the mistake of letting my son play with a FM Boss 302.....this car was ruined within 10 minutes..............so no matter what the price,you have a nice collection..keep it that way!
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Nice collection, and certainly something worth keeping intact for maximum collectability value. As you stated, if you can find the boxes they originally came in, it makes a big difference in your favor, (should) you ever decide to sell them. The previous advice is spot-on, and I would agree as well that someone stated that boys need cars to play with, these are not the ones to do it with. Little Hot wheels 1/64 are built very well for rough play, and if they have their heart set on a similar scale as your collectibles, Ebay is the place to go to find ones that have been treated like a play toy for substantially less money.
Congratulations on your retirement. I hope the time that you can now focus back on the Corvette hobby is enjoyable for you in the real ones and diecast.
I picked up this car by GMP when I first purchased my 1965 red Corvette in early 2014. I know if you can fine them around they sell for about $350-$400. I got mine new in the box for a fraction of that price. But, it is SO detailed. Looks great.
01-05-2017, 05:06 PM
Die cast advice!
. I think they are all Franklin Mint! I think-- most are tagged that way!
