Not just nostalgia: Your old toy cars could be a secret goldmine

October 20, 2026 — 1:03pm

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Many car enthusiasts fondly recall memories of their Holdens and Fords from the 1960s and ’70s. While few held on to these prized automobiles, considerably more still have the model car taking pride-of-place on their shelves, recalling a time when drivers such Peter Brock and Allan Moffat took out titles on the racetrack at Bathurst.

These miniature toys, often diecast, still hold memories as well as their value – many toy cars are priced in the hundreds and, occasionally, in the thousands of dollars.

For Daniel Parsons, who owns Car Models of Braidwood, a historic township in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, it’s the adults rather than children coming into the store or buying online.

“The Holden VF Commodore toy cars are popular. Take the Ford Focus RS WRC08........

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