Which Dinky Toys Are Valuable?

The rarest model, a South African issue Dinky 139 Ford Consul Cortina, sold for £800 in Exmouth, Devon. Auctioneer Piers Motley said the collection had been "well known amongst the Dinky world for decades".

Is it worth restoring Dinky toys?

My Dinky price guide says a play worn, unboxed but complete model is worth 10-20% of the full, mint, boxed value. But, it claims a repaint is only worth 10%. In other words, at best it's the same as the old play worn one, or at worst its value has been halved by the repainting!

What kind of toy cars are worth money?

The Top 10 Most Expensive Diecast Cars in the World
  • Matchbox 1967 Magirus Deutz Crane (No. ...
  • Beatnik Bandit Hot Wheels – $15,000.
  • 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – $18,000.
  • Dinky Pre-war No.22D Delivery Van 'W.E. Boyce' – $26,000.
  • Tomica Z432 Datsun – $80,000.
  • 1969 Pink Rear-Loading Volkswagen Beach Bomb – $125,000.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.