The Definitive Ranking

The 30 Most Valuable
Pixar Cars Diecast

Ranked by estimated market value across 7,343+ tracked cars. Updated daily.

Every Disney Pixar Cars collector has a list. The cars that got away. The ones spotted on eBay at 2 a.m. and hesitated on. The ones a friend has that you pretend not to envy.

This is the definitive ranking โ€” the 30 most valuable Pixar Cars diecast toys by estimated market price. Not guesswork. Not nostalgia. Real data updated daily on Pixar Cars Garage.

Below: the top 10 in detail, the next 10 climbing fast, and 10 more rising in value. Each entry shows the variant, year, Mattel number, current estimated value, and how many collectors own one.

#1 โ€” #10

Top 10 Most Valuable

The headliners. Convention exclusives, 2006 Desert Series originals, and rare variants commanding the highest prices on the secondary market.

MOTOR SPEEDWAY OF THE SOUTH โ€” Chase rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel L4721
Rank #1

MOTOR SPEEDWAY OF THE SOUTH

L4721 Chase 2008 Cars
2 own this 3 wishlisted +27% in 10yr
$3,999.99 Estimated value
$5,079.99 Projected 10-year
The Convoy Brothers โ€” Chase rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel Y6038
Rank #2

The Convoy Brothers

Y6038 Chase 2013 Cars
3 own this 4 wishlisted +23% in 10yr
$2,999.95 Estimated value
$3,689.94 Projected 10-year
Big Al - Albert Hinkey โ€” Chase rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel CMX09
Rank #3

Big Al - Albert Hinkey

CMX09 Chase 2015 Cars
2 own this 7 wishlisted +20% in 10yr
$2,399.95 Estimated value
$2,879.94 Projected 10-year
2006 Factory Sealed Set โ€” Chase rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel L4755
Rank #4

2006 Factory Sealed Set

L4755 Chase 2006 Cars
3 own this 6 wishlisted +27% in 10yr
$1,499.95 Estimated value
$1,904.94 Projected 10-year
The King & Cars 3 Jeff Gorvette โ€” Uncommon rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel DXW04
Rank #5

The King & Cars 3 Jeff Gorvette

DXW04 Uncommon 2017 Cars 3
1 own this +18% in 10yr
$1,000.99 Estimated value
$1,181.17 Projected 10-year
El Materdor #9 โ€” Rare rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel R8887
Rank #6

El Materdor #9

R8887 Rare 2009 Cars Toons
2 own this 1 wishlisted +24% in 10yr
$899.99 Estimated value
$1,115.99 Projected 10-year
Race Damaged Mood Springs โ€” Chase rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel R8667
Rank #7

Race Damaged Mood Springs

R8667 Chase 2010 Cars
3 own this 5 wishlisted +23% in 10yr
$799.99 Estimated value
$983.99 Projected 10-year
Wedding Day Gift Pack โ€” Rare rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel BBW61
Rank #8

Wedding Day Gift Pack

BBW61 Rare 2014 Cars Toon
6 own this 2 wishlisted +21% in 10yr
$764.05 Estimated value
$924.50 Projected 10-year
10 Car Value Pack โ€” Rare rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel M8492
Rank #9

10 Car Value Pack

M8492 Rare 2007 Cars
3 own this +28% in 10yr
$750.00 Estimated value
$960.00 Projected 10-year
Streets of Japan - 5-Pack โ€” Rare rarity Pixar Cars diecast โ€” Mattel V6208
Rank #10

Streets of Japan - 5-Pack

V6208 Rare 2011 Cars 2
2 own this 1 wishlisted +24% in 10yr
$649.99 Estimated value
$805.99 Projected 10-year

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#11 โ€” #20

High Value

Strong secondary-market values, often Chase variants and limited series releases that collectors actively hunt.

Team Nitroade Crew โ€” Mattel R9419
#11

Team Nitroade Crew

R9419 Chase 2010
$625.00 +23% 10yr
Radiator Springs Beginnings Gift Pack โ€” Mattel BCY36
#12

Radiator Springs Beginnings Gift Pack

BCY36 Rare 2014
$541.00 +21% 10yr
Desert Race 11-Pack โ€” Mattel FCL79
#13

Desert Race 11-Pack

FCL79 Rare 2017
$500.00 +21% 10yr
Lightning McQueen mit Aufklebern โ€” Mattel BJP68
#14

Lightning McQueen mit Aufklebern

BJP68 Uncommon 2013
$499.99 +21% 10yr
Pitty as Bespin Guard, Ramone as Han Solo in Carbonite, King as Lando Calrissian โ€” Mattel 38636
#15

Pitty as Bespin Guard, Ramone as Han Solo in Carbonite, King as Lando Calrissian

38636 2013
$449.95 +18% 10yr
Sudeep โ€” Mattel FLL38
#16

Sudeep

FLL38 Rare 2019
$400.00 +18% 10yr
Taco Mater - Megasize #13 โ€” Mattel W6713
#17

Taco Mater - Megasize #13

W6713 Uncommon 2011
$349.99 +21% 10yr
Piston Cup 500 โ€” Mattel H6425
#18

Piston Cup 500

H6425 Uncommon 2006
$330.00 +25% 10yr
Sheila, Rhonda, Laverne โ€” Mattel P5630
#19

Sheila, Rhonda, Laverne

P5630 Rare 2009
$326.98 +24% 10yr
Terry Kargas - Piston Cup Racers โ€” Mattel FGD69
#20

Terry Kargas - Piston Cup Racers

FGD69 Rare 2020
$325.00 +18% 10yr
#21 โ€” #30

Rising in Value

Strong upward trajectory based on production status, availability, and collector demand.

Racing Legends 4-Pack โ€” Mattel FGR87
#21

Racing Legends 4-Pack

FGR87 ยท 2017
$299.99
Jocko Flocko Mack Hauler โ€” Mattel FGH15
#22

Jocko Flocko Mack Hauler

FGH15 ยท 2017
$299.00
Oliver Lightload โ€” Mattel T0309
#23

Oliver Lightload

T0309 ยท 2010
$299.00
Cupcake Lightning McQueen - Funny Flashbacks โ€” Mattel GKB29
#24

Cupcake Lightning McQueen - Funny Flashbacks

GKB29 ยท 2020
$295.00
Doug RM โ€” Mattel CJN03
#25

Doug RM

CJN03 ยท 2015
$290.08
Transforming Lightning McQueen - Dinoco Daydream โ€” Mattel GKB54
#26

Transforming Lightning McQueen - Dinoco Daydream

GKB54 ยท 2020
$287.11
World Grand Prix Racers - 10-Pack โ€” Mattel W2138
#27

World Grand Prix Racers - 10-Pack

W2138 ยท 2011
$260.00
London Rescue - 12-Pack โ€” Mattel Y9418
#28

London Rescue - 12-Pack

Y9418 ยท 2011
$260.00
Ben Crankleshaft โ€” Mattel T0310
#29

Ben Crankleshaft

T0310 ยท 2010
$252.77
Stu Scattershields โ€” Mattel FGD93
#30

Stu Scattershields

FGD93 ยท 2017
$251.00

How Pixar Cars Values Work

Pixar Cars diecast values are driven by four main factors: rarity classification, release year, exclusive retailer status, and projected future demand. Pixar Cars Garage updates estimated values daily based on real collector data โ€” not guesswork or nostalgia inflation.

Common mainline releases trade close to original retail. Chase variants โ€” limited-production versions hidden in assortment cases at roughly 1 per case โ€” typically command 3-10x retail. Super Chase variants, even rarer, can reach 20-50x. Convention exclusives from D23 and SDCC, factory errors, and crew gifts occupy the highest tier and routinely cross $500-1,000+ on the secondary market.

What Makes a Pixar Cars Diecast Rare

Rarity in this hobby comes from a few specific sources. Limited production โ€” short manufacturing runs, often tied to retailer-exclusive deals or convention drops. Defunct exclusives โ€” releases tied to retailers that no longer exist, which freezes supply. Factory errors โ€” misprints, paint anomalies, packaging variations, all of which collectors actively hunt. International-only releases โ€” variants distributed in specific markets (Mexico, UK, Japan) that never reached US shelves. Crew gifts โ€” production-team-only releases that surface only when crew members sell.

The cars at the top of this list combine multiple rarity factors. A 2006 Desert Series original card variant isn't just rare โ€” it's also nostalgic, the launch of the entire franchise. That's why those releases reach the prices they do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rarest Pixar Cars diecast?

Values are based on rarity, age, and market demand. The rarest Pixar Cars diecast toys include crew gifts, convention exclusives, and early 2006 Desert Series releases that can reach over $1,000.

How much are old Pixar Cars toys worth?

Values range from under $10 for common releases to over $2,000 for rare variants. Key factors include production numbers, condition, packaging, and whether it's a convention exclusive or factory error.

Where can I sell rare Pixar Cars?

Pixar Cars Garage lets you list cars for sale or trade directly to fellow collectors. eBay and Facebook collector groups are also popular marketplaces.

How do I track my Pixar Cars collection value?

Join Pixar Cars Garage for free to catalog your entire collection with automatic value estimates. Over 1,139 collectors already use it to track what their collection is worth.

What makes a Pixar Cars diecast valuable?

Rarity factors include limited production, convention exclusives (D23, SDCC), factory errors, international-only releases, crew gifts, defunct store exclusives, and early discontinuation.

How are Pixar Cars values calculated?

Our values are estimated using rarity classification, release year, exclusive retailer multipliers, and projected future demand based on production status and nostalgia factors. They are updated daily from real collector data.

What are Chase and Super Chase variants?

Chase variants are limited-production versions with special paint, packaging, or accessories. Super Chase variants are even rarer, sometimes only 1 per case. Both command significant premiums over standard releases.

Are Pixar Cars from 2006 valuable?

Yes. Original 2006 Desert Series releases are among the most valuable. The 12-back card variations command the highest premiums. Factory sealed sets from 2006 can reach $800-1,200.

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