Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise. This release features a with Racing Wheels #3 deco from Cars 2.
The car carries Mattel number V2797 and shipped in 2011 as part of the Cars 2 assortment. The assortment identifier is V2796.
Rarity score is 49 out of 120, which classifies this release as Common. Current collector value is $6.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $5.94 to $8.04. The 10-year projected value is $8.25, with a steady outlook.
V2797 is one of 11 Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include GYG27 from 2021, T0315 from 2010, and HFB62 from 2022. Collectors working on the full Lightning McQueen subset need all of them.
The Cars 2 series released in 2011. Other cars in the assortment include Acer #12 (V2807), Acer (W6695), and Alex Vandel #45 (W7251).
This common release circulates widely at retail. It is a practical entry point for new collectors and a reliable checklist completer.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | V2797 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | V2796 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Cars 2 |
| Movie | Cars 2 |
| Rarity | Common (Score: 49/120) |