Retread (rubber tires) R1879 (2009)
R1879
2009
Chase
Race O Rama
Retread is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2009. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number R1879 and shipped in 2009 as part of the Race O Rama assortment. Packaging type is Kmart. The assortment identifier is M1054.
Rarity score is 104 out of 120, which classifies this release as Chase. Current collector value is $15.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $13.59 to $18.39. The 10-year projected value is $19.67, with a steady outlook.
R1879 is one of 2 Retread variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. A related release is N9869 from 2009. Collectors working on the full Retread subset need all of them.
The Race O Rama series released in 2009. Other cars in the assortment include Aggro McQueen, Dinoco Showgirl #1, Dinoco Showgirl #2 (N9767), Al Oft The Lightyear Blimp (N7290), and Andrea (P1650).
As a chase release, R1879 is one of the hardest pulls in the assortment. Collectors who find one at retail are in the minority.
Value History
Collector Value
$15.99
Range: $13.59 – $18.39
High confidence
10-Year Collector Value
$19.67
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2 versions of Retread exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | R1879 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | M1054 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Packaging | Kmart |
| Series | Race O Rama |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Chase (Score: 104/120) |
