Collectibles Q&A

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

Q: What would be the value of a JEBCO Alan Kulwicki championship clock? -- Dave Porter

A: By most standards, that clock is probably worth $150-250. However, I know for a fact that a restaurant owner was offered $1000 for a Kulwicki clock that he had on display.

Q: I have a Davey Allison JEBCO clock in my collection. What do you think the value of this would be? -- Dean

A: Another great clock here with a similar value. The Davey Allison/Mac Tools clock is also worth $150-250.

Q: I have two of 100 Dale Earnhardt prints signed by T. J. Bishop. The are signed by both Earnhardt and Bishop. I obtained them in 1995. What do you think they are worth? -- Jerry

A: Artists prints don't change hands a lot. That makes it hard to assign an accurate appraisal. Basically, you have to go by the notoriety of the driver and artist, along with the number of prints published. I've seen several Bishop Earnhardt prints sold in the past for $200-300.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhardt lithograph that was published by Sam Bass back 1996. It shows Dale's car painted like an American flag in red, white, and blue to commemorate the summer Olympics in Atlanta. It also has several profiles of Dale in the background. It measures 18" x24" and had a limited edition run of 1996 prints. What would the value be for an item like this? -- Frank

A: This lithograph has several things going for it. Of course, the biggest is that it features Dale Earnhardt. Also, it commemorates a special paint scheme promotion. Last but not least, Sam Bass is probably the best known of all NASCAR artists. Personally, I think the value would be $300-450.

Q: I have a plaque from the 1988 Winston it has Davey Allison, Neil Bonnett and Dale Earnhardt on it along with their signatures and the signatures of the other drivers. Can you give a value of this plaque. --Terry

A: It's hard to pinpoint a value on plaques that are more than five years old because there were so many unlicensed plaques made back then. If it can be verified as licensed, and if the signatures are verifiably genuine (real autographs, not printed), the plaque is probably worth over $200.

Q: I have a 1994 No. 3 tire and rim and was wondering if worth anything. -- Dale

A: If it can be absolutely verified as being off Earnhardt's car, the tire and rim are likely worth around $100-150.

Q: I have a Jeff Hamilton Limited Edition Jacket. It is from the Brickyard 400, 1995. This is the 100% leather jacket with silk lining. It is number No. 3 of 100. And I also had it signed by Earnhardt in 1997. Picture of him signing it as well. I don't remember what I paid for it and its not ever going to be for sale. But I was curious about its value now. -- Ken

A: Wearables don't really show a propensity to appreciate in value. Most people don't even consider them collectibles. However, if there were ever going to be an exception, it would have to be the super nice leather jackets that Hamilton creates. With the Earnhardt signature and limited production number, my personal opinion is that this jacket would be worth $350-500.

Q: I have the program I purchased when I attended the 1980 Daytona 500. It still has the insert with the starting line-up of the Sportsman and "500 race". Any value to this? -- Carl

A: Programs make great collectibles and everyone who attends a race has access to one. Most Daytona 500 programs from the 1980s fall in the $20-25 range.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhardt Burger King Full size banner that was suppose to go on the outside of the Burger King building when Dale was promoting a plastic cup series for Burger King. It is huge with a beautifully detailed picture of his car. It has never been out side, it has the wind flaps on it and is made out of a sturdy plastic it is yellow with his black car in the center it is beautiful. I was wondering how much this might be worth. -- Carol

A: Realistically, this banner is likely worth $20-35. However, the right Earnhardt collector might pay $50 or more for it.

Q: I have a Hamilton Collection Silver Coin of Dale Earnhardt. It is a full troy pound. -- Bob

A: For some reason, coins never really caught on in the secondary market. I've seen them sold for under $50. In terms of collectibility, I would place the value at $75-100.

Q: I have a 8x10 autographed picture of Robert Pressley in front of the No. 29 Purple Cartoon Network car. What would the value be?-- my3ks

A: Color 8 x 10s of most drivers are worth $8-12. With the autograph, the value of the Pressley photo is worth $18-25.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhardt stand-up which is for Busch Beer. He is dressed in all camouflage. What is the value of this stand-up? I also have a ad of a termite product used by the Earnhardt's in 1987. They are standing in front of their log home with Dale holding the product. What would something like this be worth? -- Donald

A: This is a unique stand-up that you don't see floating around very often. It is worth $100-125 to the right person. The termite ad is worth around $10.

Q: I have a Mark Martin coffee can that was a limited edition. I don't know the date, but it was when Maxwell House Coffee/Craft Cheese sponsored him. It is still a flat piece of metal that has not been molded into a coffee can yet. It was pulled out of the production line before it was molded into the can. Do you have any knowledge of what this would be worth? -- Jay Davis

A: This is an unusual collectible, and one not readily available to the general public. Based on what I've seen similar cans sell for, I think this piece would be worth $20-30.