Huge Matchbox Toy Collection Auction

"Phenomenal model car collection to go on sale"

American collector Dr Scott D Gillogly of Atlanta GA will be auctioning off his Matchbox cars. With over 3500 items in the collection it will be one of the largest of its kind. The auction is expected to fetch over 1 million USD.

The auction is taking place in Middlesbrough UK. And is being held by Vectis Auctioneers. Currently all the items are being collected from Atlanta and being shipped to the UK for the auction. The collectibles auction is being held on September 16 and 17 2008.

This Matchbox collection contains very rare items, in many instances the cases housing the collectibles are worth more than the collectibles themselves. Matchbox collectibles collections this comprehensive are a rarity and this will most likely be one of the few times you would ever see such an extensive collection up for bid.

Check out my posts on collecting Rare Matchbox Collectibles also I have a write up on display cases for your matchbox collectibles.