Ben Crankleshaft DWV45 (2013)
DWV45
2013
Chase
Radiator Springs Classic
Ben Crankleshaft is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2013. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number DWV45 and shipped in 2013 as part of the Radiator Springs Classic assortment. This is a Deluxe release — a larger-scale die-cast with additional detail work. The assortment identifier is DWV43.
Rarity score is 114 out of 120, which classifies this release as Chase. Current collector value is $55.69 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $47.34 to $64.04. The 10-year projected value is $68.50, with a steady outlook.
DWV45 is one of 2 Ben Crankleshaft variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. A related release is T0310 from 2010. Collectors working on the full Ben Crankleshaft subset need all of them.
The Radiator Springs Classic series released in 2013. Other cars in the assortment include Back in Time (DHW47), Back on the Map (BJR66), and Bug Mouth Lightning McQueen (DHW05).
As a chase release, DWV45 is one of the hardest pulls in the assortment. Collectors who find one at retail are in the minority.
Value History
Collector Value
$55.69
Range: $47.34 – $64.04
High confidence
10-Year Collector Value
$68.50
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2 versions of Ben Crankleshaft exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | DWV45 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | DWV43 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Packaging | Deluxe |
| Series | Radiator Springs Classic |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Chase (Score: 114/120) |
