Do you own one of these toy cars that could be worth thousands of pounds?

Check your loft, check your sheds and check your old toy boxes.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2018, 13:17 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2018, 14:21 BST
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Some of the valuable vehicles

READ: Here's when the Leeds branch of Toys 'R' Us will close for the last timeIn fact, check your parents' house and your children's' toy boxes while you're at it.

You could be THOUSANDS of pounds richer without even realising it.

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Comparison website Go Compare have taken the time to kindly list all of the rare models and valuable vehicles on the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels and the 65th anniversary of Matchbox.

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Some of the valuable vehicles

READ: Leeds gamers wanted for new job that could pay up to £20 an hour!Top 10 most-expensive models

The rear-loading Volkswagen Microbus Beach Bomb was an unreleased prototype. Its extreme rarity meant we were unable to secure a photo for this project, explaining its omission on the project page.

The most recent valuation stands at £80,000 to £120,000. Rear-loading was unique to this Beach Bomb, which is what makes it so rare. This model was never released because its high centre of gravity made it prone to falling off the track.

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(1969) Rear-loading Volkswagen Microbus Beach Bomb (pink): £80,000 to £120,000

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Some of the valuable vehicles

(1961) Magirus-Deutz Truck, Matchbox (tan/orange): £8,513

(1966) Opel Diplomat, Matchbox (sea foam green): £4,812

(1965) Dodge Wreck Truck, Matchbox (green/yellow): £4,257

(1971) Olds 442, Hot Wheels (purple): £3,372

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Some of the valuable vehicles

(1969) Custom AMX, Hot Wheels (blue): £3,138

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(1968) Mercury Cougar, Matchbox (cream): £2,739

(1968) Mercury Station Wagon, Matchbox (Yellow): £2,665

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Some of the valuable vehicles

(1971) Evil Weevil, Hot Wheels (purple): £2,098

Click here (http://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/wheeler-dealer/) to go through the website and see more information, including a Q&A with experts and the full appreciation and value list.

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