How Much Are Hess Toy Trucks Worth?
Hess trucks from the 1990s onward usually sell for $15–$60 in the box, 1980s trucks for more, and the earliest ones from the 1960s for hundreds — the first, the 1964 tanker trailer, and the 1966 Voyager tanker ship are the most wanted. The original box and inserts matter almost as much as the truck.
What decides the value of hess toy trucks
Year
Hess has released a holiday toy truck nearly every year since 1964. The 1960s and early 1970s trucks were made in smaller numbers and are worth the most; recent years were made in large quantities.
Box and inserts
Collectors want the original box, the cardboard inserts and any included paperwork. A truck without its box often sells for half or less.
Working condition
Lights and sounds should work. Old batteries left inside can leak and corrode the contacts, which hurts value.
Never played with
Many Hess trucks were bought to keep, so a mint truck in a crisp box is the norm for recent years — anything less sells at a discount.
Typical price ranges
Broad secondhand-market ranges to orient you — the exact value of your item depends on the precise model, edition and condition. Scan it for the real number.
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Hess Toy Trucks — FAQ
Which Hess truck is worth the most?
The early 1960s pieces — the 1964 tanker trailer, the first Hess toy, and the 1966 Voyager tanker ship — especially in the original box. Later trucks are worth much less because so many were kept mint.
Do Hess trucks need the box to sell?
They'll sell without it, but the box and inserts are a big part of the value — often half or more of the price for later years.
Should I put new batteries in to test it?
Testing is fine and buyers like to know it works, but remove the batteries before storing or shipping so they can't leak.
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