Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 3
- Auction sources
- 7
- Records with images
- 9
- Coverage
- 2011-2025
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Pace & Hong Auctions, LLC
Mar 8, 2020
$45
A. Lesney Matchbox Series #55 Police Patrol Car
Matchbox #55 Ford Fairlane Police Car in Original Box. Made in England by Lesney. Look for more Lesney and Dinky toys, many in boxes, later in the catalog. Matchbox is a popular British toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast Matchbox toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold. Lesney was founded on 19 January 1947 as an industrial die-casting company by Leslie Smith (6 March 1918 - 26 May 2005) and Rodney Smith (26 August 1917 - 20 July 2013). The two men were not related by blood; they had been school friends and served together in the Royal Navy during Wo
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Keystone Auctions LLC
Feb 22, 2025
$30
Lesney Matchbox, Other Toy Cars, & More Toys
Hot Wheels 1969 Show Hoss car, Hot Wheels 2003 W-Oozie motorcycle, two Lesney 1977 Matchbox No. 60 Holden Pick-Up trucks (only one has the plastic motorcycles), Lesney Matchbox No. 68 Mercedes Coach, Lesney 1976 Matchbox No. 7 V.W. golf, Lesney Matchbox No. 45 Ford Corsair, Lesney No. 22 1958 Vauxhall Cresta, Lesney No. 36 Austin A50, TootsieToy Dragster & 2 other TootsieToy die cast vehicles, Mattel Shift Kickers die cast car, Efsi Toys Heerlen die cast T-Ford 1919 unopened in original packaging, Tekno Denmark metal truck, 4 other toy cars, S.S. John A. Meseck metal boat model, metal chain bracelet w/ plastic Planters Mr. Peanut charms, 2 ceramic Wade England figurines (a man & a cat),Gatew
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jul 10, 2024
£35
Model Cars - Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, vans and trams/buses, with assorted advertising logos, various racing cars, all boxed; Atlas Editions, Police car, fire engines, boxed; a Lesney Austin A55 Cambridge, no. 29, boxed; Oxford diecast and Lledo
Model Cars - Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, vans and trams/buses, with assorted advertising logos, various racing cars, all boxed; Atlas Editions, Police car, fire engines, boxed; a Lesney Austin A55 Cambridge, no. 29, boxed; Oxford diecast and Lledo models, boxed; two Corgi models; promotional vehicles; some without boxes; qty
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Key object facts
- Item Type
- die-cast toy car
- Category
- vintage toys and collectibles
- Maker
- Lesney Products
- Style
- British mid-century die-cast
- Material
- painted die-cast metal
- Technique
- mass-produced die-cast toy manufacturing
- Origin
- England
- Era
- 1960-1969
- Motifs
- police car, roof beacon, shield emblem, sedan
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Lesney Products, form die-cast toy car, material painted die-cast metal, origin England.
- Vintage Matchbox Series No. 55 Police Car die-cast toy with its original illustrated box, showing a white British-style sedan with blue roof beacon and police shield decals.
- This guide is currently supported by 10 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for die-cast toy car.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Lesney Products examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Painted Die-cast Metal examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $40.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Lesney Products examples usually trade differently from unattributed die-cast toy car listings.
- British mid-century die-cast style cues help separate this group from broader die-cast toy car listings that often dilute market comps.
- Painted Die-cast Metal condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $40 to $160.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 7 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 10 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 7 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2011-2025.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a Lesney Products die-cast toy car?
This page is a market guide for identifying a Lesney Products die-cast toy car and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a die-cast toy car?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Lesney Products die-cast toy car?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $40 to $160, depending on condition and attribution.
Matchbox 55 Police Car?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Matchbox 55 Police Car" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is Lesney Products die-cast toy car worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the die-cast toy car topic closely enough for public reference.
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