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I'm hoping you can help or point me to somebody who can help. We have a children's gas motorized car. It's a replica of a Model-T and seats two small children. My parent's bought it in the early 60's. My brother and I had great fun as children driving the car but now we are trying to find a new home for it. We are trying to find what it's worth and the best way to sell it.
Thanks for your help.

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Hi Jim,
Thanx for writing!
Those were really cool cars to have back then. I was a kid in the 60's also and I remember a friend of my Dad's had one and I always asked me Dad to try and buy it from him. The guy would never sell it....
Anyway, stop into your local convenience store and as soon as you walk in, there should be a rack of Automotive news papers, like "The Swap Sheet" and I'm sure a handful of others. That is definitely the best place to put it. All kinds of automotive stuff is in there and all kinds of people look in there.
Depending on the condition, style and size it can be worth up to $1,000. (one thousand), but without seeing it, I can't honestly put a price on it. I'm sure you understand.
Here is a link to one that the person is asking $1,000 for -> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/rvs/358753154.html
I just did a google search "model t go kart" and came up with some good examples.
Good luck and write back if there is anything else that I may be able to help with.
Mike Zarnock

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Michael Zarnock is an American author and columnist, who writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories. Michael's knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. Whether it be because of the 11 books and countless magazine articles that he has written about Hot Wheels toys or the sheer size and diversity of his collection, this extensive knowledge has earned him the label,
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2011-Present - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Highway Section)
2009-2010 - "The Car Room Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2008-2009 - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2002 to 2008 - "Toy Cars & Models Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column & Variation Price Guide)
2002 - "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations"
2002 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles II"
2003 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide"
2004 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition"
2004 - *"Toys & Prices - 11th Edition"
2005 - "Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide"
2005 - *"Toys & Prices - 12th Edition"
2005 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles III"
2006 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide"
2006 - *"Toys & Prices - 13th Edition"
2007 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 3rd Edition"
2007 - *"Toys & Prices - 14th Edition"
2007 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 2nd Edition"
2008 - *"Toys & Prices - 15th Edition"
2009 - *"Toys & Prices - 16th Edition"
2009 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide 2nd Edition"
2009 - "Once Upon A Street Race" (Based on the true story of the time Mike got kidnapped at a street race!)
2010 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 4th Edition"
2010 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 3rd Edition"
2011 - "Hot Wheels Prototypes" (Bruce Pascal & Michael Zarnock)
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Michael is a 2 Time Guinness World Record holder! First in 2003 and then again in 2007! He is in the record books for owning the "Largest collection of different model cars". He is featured in the 2008 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book #5 “Prepare To Be Shocked!” And the 2011 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book "Utterly Crazy!" February 2009 Michael was inducted into the "Diecast Hall Of Fame" and later that year Mattel Hot Wheels® honored Michael by reproducing his old Altered Roadster Race Car as part of their Nostalgic "Drag Strip Demons®" Series!

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