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: I have a authentic entry blank from the 1967 Daytona 500 and I was wondering how much it is worth. My Dad was a member of NASCAR from 1966-75. I have about 500 other entry blanks and the original NASCAR envelopes that were sent twice a week from NASCAR. Can you tell me what they are worth?

And I also have the year in review booklets that were sent to my Dad every year from '67-75. How much are they worth? How much would the official NASCAR Grand National rulebooks from the same years be worth? All of these items are in original NASCAR envelopes and are in Near mint condition.--Preston Perry III

A: These are great items. Most common NASCAR entry blanks from the '60s and '70s are worth $3-10 each. The Daytona 500, of course, is the Daytona 500. So that entry blank would be worth more--$20-25. I've seen the Record Books from that era occasionally sell for as much as $75, but most of the time they sell for $15-40. The Rule Books are worth a little less: $10-20

Q: I have the RCCA seven- piece 1:24 scale Darrell Waltrip Parts America set. It has all the throw back paint schemes from his career, including chrome car. All cars are in boxes, have been out only once to inspect. Can you give an estimated value?-Mike

A: The collectible value of all seven cars should be $150-200.

Q: I have the 1:24 scale 2002 Ryan Newman Blue Chrome car. How much is it worth?-Mary

A: This Team Caliber Rookie of The Year commemorative piece is valued at $75-125.

Q: I bought a 1:24 scale Andy Houston No. 96 die-cast for $10 at the last fall race in Rockingham in which Matt Kenseth won the last Winston Cup in 2003. It is a Gold McDonald's Ford Taurus. It states on the box that it is a sequentially numbered Owners Gold series piece and is 1 of 258. The number on the car is 237. Can you help me with its value?-Steve

A: I grew up watching Andy's father, Tommy Houston, win just about every week at Metrolina and Hickory (NC) speedways. This Team Caliber die-cast was actually made in 2001. it is worth $35-50.

Q: I was wondering what the value would be of an original copy of the "NASCAR Newsletter" No. 1, Volume 1, dated November 1951. It is all black and white with "NASCAR" in big block letters.---Jason

A: Jason, this is an awesome collectible. It doesn't get any better than this as far as Newsletters go, even though NASCAR Newsletters have been somewhat overlooked as collectibles. Personally, I'd place the value at around $100 just because it is the first one. I'm sure there is someone out there who'd pay even more. And trust me, one day that Newsletter will be worth some really big bucks.

Q: I have a coat signed by Jeff Gordon, Robbie Loomis, Steve Letarte, Ray Evernham, Rick Hendrick and about 50 guys from the 24/48 team. What is a coat worth like this also the coat signed is a mid-1990 never worn Dupont coat.-Larry

A: As I've said a gazillion times, garments don't carry much weight in terms of monetary value unless they are race-worn. Coats are more like souvenirs than collectibles. The autographs add some value, but nothing to jump up and down about. It is likely worth $100-150.

Q: I have a mint condition die-cast Jamie McMurray 1:24 Terminater No. 42 car signed across the roof by Jamie. What would you say the value is? I also have a Havoline oil bottle promoting Jamie's No. 42 car. It that is also signed. Is it worth anything?--Michael Warheit

A: With the signature, the Action die-cast is worth $60-75. The signed oil bottle is worth around $25.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhart "Born to Run" T-shirt. I called DEI, and they said that the shirt was a misprint and was released by mistake and there was only 20 of them made. They also said that Teresa does not have one at all and you can't get the T-shirt any where. I was wondering how much it was worth.-Duane

A: Again, clothing bought as souvenirs are usually just that-souvenirs-unless they have some real significance. A good example would be one of the Dale Jr. Sun Drop shirts from his Late Model days. If your shirt one is indeed one of 20 ever produced, it does hold some extra value. I'd appraise it at $40-50.

Q: I recently got a Dale Earnhadrt Collectible Polar Bear. The bear is standing up with the Gargoyles glasses and Coke in hand leaning against the No. 3 . I was wondering what its worth.--Pete DuBois

A: Based on what I've seen these sell for, I'd place the collectible value at around $50, give or take a few dollars.

Q: What would the value be of an uncut sheet of NASCAR driver cards? It is the Wheels "Knight's Quest 96" set . Their names are in gold letters with a crest of a knight on a horse. There are 20 drivers on the sheet.. The sheet is about 15" x 24".-David

A: The value would be $30-50.

Q: I have die-cast replica of the 2003 Matt Kenseth Winston Cup Championship car. It is a First Choice produced by Team Caliber, Roush Racing Employee Edition. The cellophane is still intact on the inner carton and I still have the outer carton as well. Can you help me with the value?-Michael

A: A great die-cast here. And I mean great. The First Choice Series included a die-cast Owner's Series car incorporated into a pit road diorama complete with pit wall, tools, etc. It was pretty pricey to begin with. The Employee Edition Promo was an extra special piece. In mint condition, that car will bring $300-400 (closer to $400) on the secondary market.