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!
It's a cool looking little car. I think the Dodge Charger was the car used in the Dukes of Hazzard series. No idea what year that model of car was though.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've stumbled into some money. Unless you really want to love it and keep it and feed it and bathe it regularly. Still $200 can buy a sackful of groceries, or two. Or maybe fill up a gas tank(?).
Thanks, Stu.
I'll probably hang on to it, unless until I need the 200 bucks more than the car, lol! My main fear is that when my daughter gets all this junk she'll get rid of it and have no idea what things are actually worth!
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