Several years ago I picked up a Matchbox car at a garage sale. I usually don't collect Matchbox (although I do have a few) but I just liked this one. I especially liked the graphics that said "Toyman." Here it is...
Doing a little research, I found out that this car, the Dodge Challenger, has been around since the 70s with many different paint schemes. This particular edition is a little special, though. You see, it was released in the early 90s...in yellow.
Mine, obviously, isn't yellow, so where the heck did it come from? Well, in 1992 Sam's Clubs released a 30 car gift set just for their members. One of the cars included was the white Toyman Challenger. So, it's a limited edition. That's cool. But does that really affect the value?
I did what I always do when I want to answer that question, I go to Ebay "sold" auctions (current listings don't tell you much). So what have they sold for? Take a look!
Huh, I guess I did ok. I don't remember what I paid, but I know it wouldn't have been over a buck. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than smart!
Until next time, keep searching for treasure!
