Out of curiosity, what are some of those Lesney matchbox cars worth? I have a set I have been moving around for years. I somehow ended up with them from my grandparents house. They were toys there that all my cousins and I would play with while we were there. I am one of the youngest males of that generation on that side of my family. I took a few pics, some cars have little accessories, like livestock, pipes, I-beams, etc. Any leads would be appreciated!
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I've been working on this off and on for about 3 or 4 months.Originally Posted by Phatmiata
It wasn't too cheap but I think it's going to be so worth it and then some in terms of sentimental value. He and I spent a lot of time together with die cast & model cars.
Thanks! Carney displays were actually what I was thinking about for his birthday in April.
That's the plan. Hopefully I can sneak that somehow, he has no idea this is coming.
I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.
WASABI (12-30-2014)
Loose they still actually retain a good amount of value even with paint chips and missing tires, but that looks like a good, clean collection you have! It appears that they all have their tires and "extras" too. What I did was compare prices against sold auctions on eBay, that was about the only place that had a consistent average of what people were paying for these cars in recent months. In lots they typically sell for less per car than they would individually but not always, I saw a couple lots go way up in price. From what I can see, each one of those Lesneys would start at about about $2-4 each depending on the casting, some would stay around there, while others like the BP tow truck, Greyhound bus, and Lincoln Continental can go up to $6-10 depending on who is buying.
What's killing me now is that I see some cars in your pictures that I remember playing with as a kid but that aren't in my collection here. My dad probably wouldn't remember but now I know. lol
I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.
kung fu jesus (12-30-2014),WASABI (12-31-2014)
Thanks! I had not opened this up much before tonight and looked at some images to figure out what accessories go with what. The kennel truck has four little plastic dogs I found in the bottom of the box with a removable clear top, the cattle truck has two plastic bulls inside the bed of it, etc. I don't have kids and am not planning to. I guess I should try to look some of this stuff up. most have been payed with, but aside from nicks and chips, they are mostly intact.
Just a few pics of the ones I thought were interesting....
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This is one of the few cars I retained from childhood. I doubt it has any big dollar value, but it has some fun factor to it. The back bumper has the look of a C3. True to the era, the rear axle has height adjustment, so this thing can jack waaaay up in back. Good times!
'90 "LE" with red bits - 7/6 Flex, FM Front Bar, 14x7 +19 RPF1, PWR, SPAL, Maxim Works, Thermal R&D, HDHCSDM2, Zoom, Anvil II, 330mm mahogany Deep Corn, AC/PS delete, LE interior, attitude
'08.5 CWP MS3 GT - AST 4100, TriPoint Rear Sway and Links, JBR STS w/ bushings and lockout plate, Moddiction Anvil II
Phatmiata (01-17-2015),RotorNutFD3S (01-17-2015)
...and now for the raised look. Forgot to add this pic yesterday.
'90 "LE" with red bits - 7/6 Flex, FM Front Bar, 14x7 +19 RPF1, PWR, SPAL, Maxim Works, Thermal R&D, HDHCSDM2, Zoom, Anvil II, 330mm mahogany Deep Corn, AC/PS delete, LE interior, attitude
'08.5 CWP MS3 GT - AST 4100, TriPoint Rear Sway and Links, JBR STS w/ bushings and lockout plate, Moddiction Anvil II
RotorNutFD3S (01-20-2015)
Since there's been no update here since January, thought I'd share my car carriers that were recently returned to me. The 'rents got them for me in the late 70s.
'90 "LE" with red bits - 7/6 Flex, FM Front Bar, 14x7 +19 RPF1, PWR, SPAL, Maxim Works, Thermal R&D, HDHCSDM2, Zoom, Anvil II, 330mm mahogany Deep Corn, AC/PS delete, LE interior, attitude
'08.5 CWP MS3 GT - AST 4100, TriPoint Rear Sway and Links, JBR STS w/ bushings and lockout plate, Moddiction Anvil II
Bust open those bitches, lets see what in them!
1992 BnT, 93LE #737, 94M, 95M, 96M, 97PEP, and a few 90s
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