If you have some old Hot Wheels sitting around, they may be a way for you to make extra money. Depending on the model, some collectors may shell out big bucks — think tens of thousands of dollars.
Several original Hot Wheels cars are worth a pretty penny, with some worth more than the average American’s car. Here are 15 of the most valuable Hot Wheels.
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1974 Blue Rodger Dodger
The Rodger Dodger model from 1974, painted light blue with flames on the front, has rarity going for it.
The car seems difficult to come by, and if you have one in decent condition, even if some repairs were needed, it’s worth something. It’s currently listed on eBay for $160.
1968 Red Custom Camaro
There were a few Custom Camaro models from Hot Wheels back in 1968, and how much you can get for one depends on the color and, of course, the condition.
A car in used condition with a red exterior, black top, and tan interior, listed on eBay as “difficult to find,” is listed for nearly $200.
1968 Pink Beatnik Bandit
A 1968 Beatnik Bandit in decent condition could yield a seller some serious cash on the resale market.
Currently, a used, good-condition Beatnik in magenta with a white interior is listed for nearly $400 on eBay.
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1972 Pink Superfine Turbine
The 1972 Superfine Turbine in pink is a toy collector’s dream. It came in a few colors, but the pink appears to be the rarest and most valuable.
The vintage car is part of the Hot Wheels “Redline” series, and one is currently selling on eBay for nearly $500.
1971 Yellow Olds 442
The 1971 Olds 442 Hot Wheels all seem to have some value on the resale market, but a rare Olds 442 in yellow appears to be a rarity worthy of some serious dough.
The price depends on the condition and if anything had to be restored, but one is selling on eBay right now for $1,400.
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1970 Red Ferrari 312P
Any Red Ferrari 312P models in decent condition are going to be worth some dough. An orange car with a black interior is currently listed on eBay for nearly $350.
However, according to Car and Driver magazine, it may be worth thousands if you can find one with a white interior.
1971 Magenta Bye-Focal
If you have any of the decked-out, funky-looking Bye-Focal Hot Wheels, you can probably sell them for a few hundred dollars—a magenta version is currently listed on eBay for $450.
Car and Driver reports that if you can find a rare purple Bye-Focal, it could be worth several thousand dollars.
1969 Brown ‘31 Woody
If you have any of the 1969 ‘31 Hot Wheels models, you can likely sell them for a few hundred dollars on eBay if they’re in decent condition).
One pink ‘31 Woody is currently listed for more than $500. A rare brown ‘31 Woody could have you looking at a payday of up to $8,000.
1969 Ed Shaver AMX
According to Car and Driver, if you come across an authentic Ed Shaver AMX, complete with a graphic on the side, you could be looking at a payday of up to $10,000.
Right now, only restored versions are for sale on eBay, and they sell for around $300.
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1969 Red Custom Charger
Custom Chargers, released in 1969, have an authentic, vintage feel, even if they have a few scratches and dings.
A rugged red charger is listed on eBay for $260, but if you find an extremely rare brown, the payday could be up to $13,000.
1955 Chevy Bel Air Gasser Candy Striper
Although the Candy Striper Gasser was only released a few years ago, it’s still a rare and highly sought-after Hot Wheels collector’s item.
The pink and white striped gasser is currently listed on eBay for over $1,600.
1970 Purple Mighty Maverick
There’s no doubt that the Mighty Maverick is a cool-looking miniature car. With a striped top and a giant spoiler on the back, these wheels are worth a small fortune today.
In fact, one unopened purple 1970 Mighty Maverick is currently listed for nearly $1,300 on eBay.
1968 Green Over Chrome Camaro
A 1968 lime green Over Chrome Camaro is among the rarest Hot Wheels available. It was likely created only for advertising purposes, and only about 20 are thought to exist.
It could sell for up to $25,000.
1968 Red Over Chrome Mustang
Like the Over Chrome Camaro, Car and Driver notes that a red Over Chrome Mustang was likely created only for advertising purposes.
It’s hard to put a price tag on such a unique car, but the magazine estimates it could be worth up to $40,000.
1969 Pink, Rear-Loading Beach Bomb
You’d be hard-pressed to find an original pink, rear-loading Beach Bomb, as the toy was reportedly redesigned, and only a few of the originals still exist.
If you can find the OG pink van with surfboards packed into the back, Car and Driver estimates it could be worth up to $175,000 (even replicas are going for $300 on eBay).
Bottom line
Factors like the Hot Wheel’s condition, whether it’s authentic (or a remake), and whether you can find the right buyer come into play when considering how much you can make selling them.
Still, old wheels you’ve had lying around your house might just be one way you can earn extra money from home.
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