This collection of Matchbox cars from the 1960s, available on the auction site Bring a Trailer, includes 41 miniatures preserved in their original boxes, a rare and highly valued feature among collectors.
Matchbox became an icon for young car enthusiasts by offering detailed models that resembled miniature replicas of real vehicles, at a price accessible to most. These miniatures allowed many beginner collectors to accumulate small “garages” of cars over the years.
Matchbox cars gained popularity by offering a range of vehicles in different styles: from exotic models like the Iso Grifo and Rolls-Royce to the everyday cars people saw on the streets, like the Ford Zephyr and Volkswagen Fastback. This collection reflects this diversity well, including trucks and special vehicles such as trailers, vans, and even a London bus.
These models come from the “regular wheels” period, which lasted until 1969, before transitioning to the Superfast models designed to compete with Mattel’s popular Hot Wheels.
In February, a larger collection of 240 Matchbox cars sold for around $9,999, establishing an average value of over $40 per piece.
In this auction, which ends on November 4, the current bid is well below that price, potentially representing an excellent opportunity for collectors.
Source: Car and Driver | Photo: Bring a Trailer | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team