Top 5 most expensive Hot Wheels that sell for more than $175,000 on eBay & there are strange defects that raise prices | The US Sun

NOSTALGIC fans have spent top-dollar to get some of the most valuable Hot Wheels from the eBay market.

Several original and limited edition die-cast toys have fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars on the open market.

Hot Wheels started producing die-cast models of popular cars in 1968.

Die-cast cars - replicas of classic cars made of molten lead, zinc alloy, or plastic - became extremely popular in the 1970s.

Their popularity carried through the decades, making the car toys increasingly valuable.

The most expensive collectibles are limited edition replicas and early models in the Hot Wheels franchise.

Cars kept in their boxes often fetch higher prices on eBay.

Boxes with defects - like improperly placed casings or mismatched designs - can get even more money on the e-commerce trading site.

Here are some of the most expensive models to hit the internet:

The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most popular muscle cars in American history.

Hot Wheels produced a limited amount of white enamel replicas in the 1990s.

These cars sell for around $2,500.

Recent moves from the motors company may jump the price of the car.

Chevy announced it is discontinuing the production vehicle in the early stages of 2024.

The Honda Civic, generally known as one of the most affordable cars on the market, has an extremely rare Hot Wheel replica.

The Type R, a street-ready Civic with a racer mentality, is one of the most expensive Hot Wheels on the market.

The U.S. Sun found Hot Wheels renditions of the car on sale for $20,000.

The Lincoln Continental, a long-running American-made luxury line of cars, is now one of the most expensive die-cast collectibles.

The 1961-1969 extra-long die-cast convertible is only available in white.

The U.S. Sun found a Hot Wheels model for $21,828 on eBay.

The iconography of the Ford Mustang in American culture cannot be overstated.

Hot Wheels created a few replicas of the American classic car with chrome metals.

The shiny collectibles consistently catch thousands in auctions on eBay.

The Hot Wheels have sold for over $40,000 multiple times, according to The Gamer.

Hot Wheels first produced a hot pink minivan with a rear-loaded surfboard in 1968.

The van, which slightly resembles the Volkswagen Microbus, features three panel windows and a large moonroof.

The company made two pink versions before ceasing production because they were too top-heavy, according to Car and Driver.

The limited production model has entered into Hot Wheels lore - the few cars in circulation can fetch upwards of $175,000 on the market.

Bruce Pascal, a Hot Wheels collector running a museum filled with the toys in Maryland, said he bought one of the sought-after toys in 1999.

"It’s hard to explain the craze today, but Hot Wheels was huge. All of my friends were saving up to buy all the Hot Wheels they could," he said in a press release with Volkswagen.

"This model was a huge win for my collection."

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