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 recently acquired a great ticket stub for my ticket collection. It is a Langhorne Speedway ticket stub from September 11, 1949. It says 200 Mile NASCAR Sanctioned Strictly Stock Racing Classic. I did a little research and this was NASCAR's first season and it was race number four which was won by Curtis Turner for his very 1st NASCAR victory. I've never seen any memorabilia from NASCAR in 1949 since there was only eight races. How much do you think this ticket is worth? -- Andrew Farley

A: Andrew, all I can say is, "Wow." This really is a rare item. Frankly, I surprised one of these stubs survived this long. You're right; Turner won this race in an Oldsmobile fielded by Hubert Westmoreland. Appraising an item like this is purely arbitrary, because there are some folks who -- unlike you and I -- wouldn't think it was worth much. Personally, I'd place the value in the $125-200 range.

Q: I have two unused tickets to the 1999 Winston with the three generations of Earnhardts pictured on them. The tickets are in mint condition. I am curious if they are worth anything? -- Josh Stallings

A: One of these days, this ticket will be worth big money. For right now, however, I'd say it's worth $25-35.

Q: I have the first set of the Action Packed racing premier edition for 1993. They are in mint condition. Do you know what they could be worth? -- Daniel

A: The entire 207-card set is worth $40-50.

Q: I have a Valvoline coin, with a picture of Mark Martin with autograph and certificate of authenticity. He is standing beside a Ford Thunderbird. Can you tell me how much it is worth? -- Victor T.

A: This should have a collectible value of $10-20.

Q: I have just received a part of Jeff Gordon's car's side panel with signatures of both Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Several sponsor stickers are visible on the neon yellow, red and blue piece of sheet metal. Mac Tools, Dow Automotive, Auto Meter, Stant, EA Sports and Hendrick Motorsports. Any idea what this is worth? -- Barry Robinson

A: A great piece of sheet metal. The value would depend a lot on the size. With the autographs, it should be worth $600-1200, again, depending on the size.

Q: I have a mint condition 1992 Alan Kulwicki 1:64 Hooters Racing Champions collectible still in the box. It comes with his championship card and is numbered. Any idea what this would be worth? -- David Foley

A: David, I get lots of inquiries about the 1:24 Kulwicki cars, but this is the forst about a 1:64 version. This is a good solid collectible, worth $30-40.

Q: I have a 1996 Dale Earnhardt die-cast (1:64th scale) when he had the red, white and blue car. It was made by Revell and is still unopened. Do you know what it might be worth? -- Gary Daley

A: The regular Revell car is worth $10-15. The Revell Collection version is valued at $20-30.

Q: I have a 1:24 scale die-cast of the car that Dale Jr. used on Father's Day two years ago. It's the cream colored one with the No. 8 that Ralph Earnhardt used on his cars. I have it autographed by Dale Jr., and it is in mint condition. He signed it across the hood. Could you please give me an idea as to how much it may be worth? -- Dan S.

A: Great car, and a good one to have autographed. The car itself is still easy to find. Its value is $50-100. I'd add another $40-50 for Junior's signature.

Q: I believe it was 1998 when I attended Busch qualifying at the Nazareth Speedway. Tim Bender has been injured the prior week and it was Matt Kenseth's first NASCAR race under Robby Reiser. Since there was no handout card for Matt, he autographed a Bender card for me. Obviously Matt's stature as a top driver has grown and I have to imagine this is a somewhat odd item. Is there any value in it? -- John Allen King

A: This is a neat story. I doubt that most of the newer fans recall how Kenseth found his way into the NASCAR Busch Series. And, to be honest, some of us older fans forget once in awhile that Tim Bender-a very talented driver in his own right-was the guy Kenseth inherited the No. 17 car from. In most cases, an autograph on another driver's card would have very little value. But with the story behind this one, I'd place the value of this signed card at $20-35.

Q: Could you tell me if there is any value to my 1:24 Steve Park Burger King No. 14 car? It is a bank with the black windows made by Action. I thought this was the first die-cast from DEI's first season. -- Pam Prejean

A: A great bank, Pam. This is another history lesson for new fans. Many don't remember Park in this car. Your bank is worth $75-100.