The Franklin Mint Collectibles Value Guide
Die Cast Models - Cars
The Franklin Mint was established in 1964 and began producing and selling privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s the company continuously expanded into new collectibles areas, including figurines, plates, die cast models, and pewter.
- Name: 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:8 Scale. Green, tan, and red. Intricately crafted replica of the first internal combustion motor vehicle. Authenticated by the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Over 275 parts. The rack-and-pinion steering and other critical mechanical components function. The flywheel, piston, drive belt, pulley, hand brake, and chains move. The spoked wheels and crankshaft turn and the cam-operated ignition system's contacts open and close.
- Production Dates: 1992
- Sale Price: $180.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1913 Ford Model T Touring Car
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:16 Scale. Over 100 parts with many operating features. Doors and hood close. Fabric top and genuine leather seats. Wheel hubs, lights, and lamps are brass plated. Dashboard and firewall crafted in wood veneer.
- Production Dates: 1992
- Sale Price: $120.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1913 Ford Model T Pickup Truck
- Type: Die Cast Truck
- Description: 1:16 Scale. Green and wood.
- Production Dates: 1996
- Sale Price: $125.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale. Convertible. Blue with gold trim. Detailed interior, exterior and engine compartment. Opening doors and hood. Removable Top.
- Production Dates: 2002
- Sale Price: $88.00
- Sale Date: Dec 2020
- Name: 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale.
- Production Dates: 1991
- Sale Price: $40.00
- Sale Date: Aug 2020
- Name: 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe (Boyd Coddington)
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale 7 inches long. Fire red enamel paint job with flames. Opening front hood to reveal detailed engine and engine bay compartment.
- Sale Price: $20.00
- Sale Date: May 2020
- Name: 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe American Graffiti
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale. Detailed replica of the yellow coupe featured in the 1973 George Lucas classic film American Graffiti - restored and rebuilt as an iconic hot rod.
- Production Dates: 2001
- Sale Price: $130.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 Scale. Burgundy
- Production Dates: 1992
- Sale Price: $30.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
- Series: Limited Edition
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 Scale. Onyx Black finish. Hardtop limited edition.
- Sale Price: $120.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1960 Chevrolet Impala White Coupe
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale. 8 3/4 inches long.
- Production Dates: 1998
- Sale Price: $50.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: 1933 Duesenberg SJ Twenty Grand
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale. The Duesenberg Model J was one of the premier, and most expensive, luxury cars of its day. The supercharged SJ Twenty Grand was a special edition for the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago. Named for its $20,000 price tag, the Twenty Grand would cost more than $400,000 today.
- Sale Price: $100.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 scale. Lots of fine detailing including opening doors and lid on the running board toolboxes and an engine crank that turns. Soft-plastic seats have a leather-like look and feel.
- Production Dates: 1980
- Sale Price: $50.00
- Sale Date: Jul 2020
- Name: 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible
- Series: Limited Edition
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 Scale. Limited edition yellow. Number 137 of 1000.
- Production Dates: 2003
- Sale Price: $120.00
- Sale Date: Sep 2020
- Name: 1971 Plymouth GTX Triple Black
- Series: Limited Edition
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:24 Scale Number 468 of 500.
- Production Dates: 2009
- Sale Price: $300.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: 1927 Lincoln Sport Touring
- Series: World`s Great Classic Cars
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:43 scale. Green and yellow.
- Sale Price: $16.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B
- Series: World`s Great Classic Cars
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:43 scale. Black and grey.
- Sale Price: $18.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: 1933 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow
- Series: World`s Great Classic Cars
- Type: Die Cast Car
- Description: 1:43 scale. Two tone Metallic Gray. Light Blue interior. All four door open and highly detailed engine.
- Production Dates: 1987
- Sale Price: $28.00
- Sale Date: Jul 2020
These values for Franklin Mint collectibles are based on prices realized in actual recent retail transactions. Unless otherwise noted, the items are in a condition that is acceptable to most collectors - near mint-state, clean, and free of damage. Particularly pristine items are worth more, especially those with intact original packaging, the original certificate of authenticity, and other documentation. Items with excessive wear from careless handling and storage, damage, or repairs will be worth considerably less than the values listed here.
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