Collectibles Q&A

NASCAR memoribilia collectors often have questions about the items they've accumulated. Here are our responses to some of your most recent inquiries:

Q: I have ran across a 38 x 22 Talladega poster which says See a Winston Cup race, Talladega 500, Aug 6th 1972. It also has a NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National Drivers with the black and white checkered flag behind it. Also, I have a 1972 Talladega 500 program and a ticket stub, all in very good condition. The poster is in a frame and I was wondering about the value I also have a 1960s or '70s pennant of the Alabama International Motor Speedway. Can you tell me anything about these since I can't find anything anywhere -- even on the Internet. No items are listed. -- Linda

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A: You have some neat items here. The program and ticket stub are probably worth $30-40. I'd place the value of the framed poster at about the same. The pennant appraises for $10-20.

Q: I have acquired a 1995 Brookfield crew cab and trailer 1:25 scale of Dale Earnhardt. This is a limited edition of 10,000. I have searched eBay and just about every other site relating to this item to find nothing, What ever help you could do would be greatly appreciated. -- Runsv

A: This is a good solid collectible. In terms of collectibility, it appraises for $100-125 in mint condition.

Q: I have a Sterling Marlin 1989 or 1999 Racing Champions Platinum car that is 1 of 4,999. Mine is number 3784. I can't seem to find out what it might be worth. It is still in the original box. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. -- John in Canada

A: This is a 1999 car. In perfect condition in the box, it ought to be worth $30-40.

Q: I have a 1959 Daytona 500 program. How can I find its worth? -- Jackie In S.C.

A: This is probably the second-most valuable NASCAR program. In fact, only a program from the first NASCAR beach race in 1948 would be worth more. The inaugural 1959 Daytona 500 program is easily worth $500-600.

Q: I have a 1995 Dale Earnhardt Commemorative box of Kelloggs' Corn Flakes that has never been open. How much is this worth? -- Lisa

A: Lisa, if you want to remove the corn flakes and replace them with paper, it won't hurt the value of the box. Cereal containers are one of the few collectibles that can be opened without hurting the value. Your cereal box was produced to celebrate Earnhardt's 1994 championship. It is worth $40-50.

Q: What is the value of a JEBCO Dale Earnhardt clock with the Wheaties paint scheme? It is new and never been out of the box. -- CK Stanhope

A: Awesome clock here. It is one of the most valuable JEBCO productions and once carried a value of around $250. That has leveled off a bit in recent years, but I'd still palce the value in the $175-225 range.

Q: I am trying to find the value of both the 1998 Kenny Irwin No. 28 Joker 1:24 scale by Action and the 1998 Dale Jarrett No. 88 Batman 1:24 scale by Action from the Batman vs. Joker showdown at Charlotte. Both are still in there boxes.-- Zford

A: The Irwin car is worth $50-60 in mint condition. DJ's Batman ride is valued a bit higher, probably $70-85.

Q: Can you please tell me the value of a 1:24 scale 2002 Jeff Gordon Monte Carlo 400 Rematch Looney Tunes and a 1:24 scale 1999 Jeff Gordon Superman both from Action and still in the box? -- Allen

A: The Superman livery is probably worth $80-100 in mint shape. There were something like 45,000 of the 2002 Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny cars made, which is a bunch. Consequently, old Bugs only appraises for $50-60.

Q: I have a 1995 Dale Earnhardt Sun Drop card autographed by Dale. It is still in the cellophane wrapper. Can you help me put a value on this card? -- Billy

A: OK, here's the deal on the Sun Drop cards, which were actually made by Action Packed. There were three cards. One was inserted in each specially-marked 12-pack of the soda. Two card featured Earnhardt alone; one depicted him and three of his children: Kerry, Kelly, and Dale Jr. There were 500 signed cards randomly inserted. However, aside from the autograph, the cards were the same as he unsigned versions, making them virtually impossible to certify. However, the fact that yours is still in the wrapper is about as close to "certified" as it can get. Personally, I'd place the value in the $150-200 range, perhaps as much as $250 to the right collector.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhardt sculpture. Its name is Dale Earnhardt Holding Helmet. It is a 2001 Limited Edition Production of Character Collectibles. This is under the direction of President Chi Van. The mold was broken, and its serial number is DE21135, edition No. 3 / 0701. It has two certificates of authentication and is still in original package. What would it be worth? -- Kevin Rose

A: Character Collectibles is famous the world over for high-quality figures. Their detail is amazing. However, for some reason, they haven't been as big of a hit in NASCAR as in some other markets. I found a couple of dealers on line selling the figure you have for around $45 apiece. Since they are still readily available from retailers, I'd place the current collectible value at $50-65.