Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number Y7159 and shipped in 2013 as part of the Piston Cup assortment. The assortment identifier is Y0471.
Rarity score is 51 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $14.95 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $12.71 to $17.19. The 10-year projected value is $18.09, with a steady outlook.
Y7159 is one of 11 Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include GYG27 from 2021, T0315 from 2010, and X4899 from 2012. Collectors working on the full Lightning McQueen subset need all of them.
The Piston Cup series released in 2013. Other cars in the assortment include Aiken Axler (DKG15), Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp (Y0552), and Andrea (CJL86).
As an uncommon release, Y7159 trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | Y7159 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | Y0471 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Piston Cup |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Uncommon (Score: 51/120) |