JoHan Cadillac Promo Worth/Values?

[Snake45]

Tomorrow's the monthly local toy show. From time to time I run across JoHan Cadillac promos there, and always pass because I have no interest in them. But I know others here might be interested, and I might be leaving some screamin' deals on the table. Can anyone give me an idea of what they might be worth, by year, and if anyone here is actually interested? Thanks!

[Motor City]

Snake,

As with most promos, it's the condition, rarity and color.  The early Cadillacs were made by Banthrico ('52, '54, '55 60 Special 4-door, '56 Eldorado hardtop).  These are slush aluminum and have coin slots on the bottom.  Clean ones without dents and having most paint sell for $100 or more.  If the paint is pristine, value depends on the color.  Since the paint tends to get scraped up or fall off on these aluminum models, a pristine example could be anywhere from $125 and up.  A bidding war ensues on ebay for many pristine Banthricos, and it doesn't matter what the model is.  A '49 Nash just sold this week for something like $645!

For the 1/25th plastic promos, AMT made the Coupe deVille in '55 and '56.  I've never seen a good '55 since the plastic warped terribly.  Most '55s sell for under $50.  A nice '56 will sell for $75-$125 depending on condition and color.

Jo-Han made the '58-'62 Fleetwood 4-door hardtop.  The '58 and '59 were reissued by X-El and Seville Enterprises, which typically sell for $50-$100.  The original issues warped badly, with the '60 probably being the worst.  Most of the originals sell for less than $100.  One with slight warp may sell for up to $200.

Jo-Han issues the Coupe deVille from '63-'70, and again from '77-'79.  The '63 warped, but the later ones don't.  Good ones sell for $100-$200 for the early years, and probably $50-$75 for the '77-'79.  The deVille (convertible) was produced from '63-'68.  Those are worth more since the windshield often was damaged, so those that are undamaged will sell for more.

Jo-Han produced the Eldorado promo from '67-'76.  The first generation ('67-'70) tend to sell for more.  I would say $100-150 for those, while the later ones sell for $50-$125.

 

[Jeffcad]

Hi Richard !

Cadillac promos in perfect condition and with original boxes are all pretty expensive. But I would say that today, the Coupe DeVille 1965, 1966, 1969 and 1970 are the most wanted promos and sometimes prices are rising a lot on Ebay, with more than 200-250 dollars. The 1969 Coupe DeVille in Wisteria is very rare. DeVille convertibles 1965, 1966 and 1967 are also wanted and in that price range. ( again, with perfect chromes and paint ). I have noticed than Friction promos are a little bit less expensive than the ones with detailed chassis. 1967-68 and 69 Eldorados are about 100-120 bucks, same as 1971 and 1972 Eldorados in perfect condition. 1973-1974 Eldorados around 60-90 bucks.

Coupe DeVilles 1977,78,79 are about 50 bucks. 

1975 and 1976 Eldorados are the less expensive, they have been reissued under the X-EL brand so you can find good ones for 40 dollars.

Because most of the original JoHan's 1958 to 1962 Fleetwood Sedans and 1963 models are wrapped, it's now very difficult to find some in good conditions. Here again, X-EL products have reissued the 1958 and 1959 Fleetwood, as well as the 1968 Coupe DeVille. You can find them for about 100 dollars.

These are average prices you can find them on Ebay right now, but it can be more of less depending if the color applied on the model is a factory metallic one, or if the car is moulded in a coloured plastic.

Cheers !

 

 

 

[Snake45]

Thanks MC and Jeffcad! 

I never see pristine or boxed ones. The ones I see are usually in "played with" condition, often dirty and slightly scratched and maybe some minor breakage such as a vent window frame or a chipped tail fin, or missing a tire. They're exactly the kind of thing I'd buy if they were Chevies or Pontiacs as good candidates for restoration or rebuilding (abandoning all collector value, of course) as shelf models. Asking prices seem to be in the $20-$45 range. I was interested in knowing if they're worth that to anyone here; I'd be glad to pick them up and make reasonable trades on them. 

Just got back from the show, no Caddy promos this month. 

[Oldcarfan27]

Oohh, I'd be interested in 60s and 70s Caddies. Even parts, builtups and junkers. I have a few that need bumpers, hoods, wheels and interior parts so I'm always looking for them!!

There just aren't alot of kits of them.

Keep me in mind if you find anything, Snake!

[Junkman]

On 9/9/2019 at 6:12 AM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Oohh, I'd be interested in 60s and 70s Caddies. Even parts, builtups and junkers. I have a few that need bumpers, hoods, wheels and interior parts so I'm always looking for them!!

There just aren't alot of kits of them.

Keep me in mind if you find anything, Snake!

Let me know what you are looking for, I have some leftover Johan items.

[disabled modeler]

I need parts for a 66 hearse...67,68,69 coupe deville HTs and would love to find a 70 coupe deville HT.

[Junkman]

Which parts for the '66 hearse?

[ChrisBcritter]

vintagemodelcarparts (eBay seller) has a bunch of ambulance parts listed right now;  if they don't sell this time he'll drop the price on the next go-round:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_sop=10&_ssn=vintagemodelcarparts&_osacat=0&ssPageName=STRK%3Anull%3AMESOI&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcadillac.TRS0&_nkw=cadillac&_sacat=0

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

18 hours ago, Junkman said:

Let me know what you are looking for, I have some leftover Johan items.

PM sent

[yellowsportwagon]

Man I can’t find a decent 65 Coupe de Ville to save my neck.