Mario Andretti is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2016. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number DLY79 and shipped in 2016 as part of the LA Speedway assortment. The assortment identifier is W1938.
Rarity score is 69 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $12.82 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $9.62 to $16.03. The 10-year projected value is $15.13, with a steady outlook.
DLY79 is one of 11 Mario Andretti variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include CJM22 from 2015, DKG38 from 2016, and FLM08 from 2023. Collectors working on the full Mario Andretti subset need all of them.
The LA Speedway series released in 2016. Other cars in the assortment include Artie & Brian Fee Clamp (DHL19), Brad Winmiler (DHJ50), and Brake Boyd (DHJ48).
As an uncommon release, DLY79 trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.
11 versions of Mario Andretti exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | DLY79 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | W1938 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | LA Speedway |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Uncommon (Score: 69/120) |