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    These 12 Disneyland ride vehicles could fetch $750,000 at auction
    • July 11, 2023

    An upcoming auction featuring a dozen Disneyland ride vehicles expected to fetch as much as $750,000 will give Disneyana collectors a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park’s history to their personal memorabilia collections.

    Van Eaton Galleries in Studio City will hold the Joel Magee Disneyland Collection Auction on July 17-19.

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    The collection is on exhibit and open to the public at the Burbank Town Center Mall from Wednesday, July 12 through Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    The auction of the world’s largest individual Disneyland collection includes 1,500 items ranging from ride vehicles to character costumes to attraction posters from Walt Disney’s original theme park.

    We’ve collected the 12 most expensive Disneyland ride vehicles in the auction to help you refine your shopping list before the bidding starts.

    Dumbo Attraction Elephant (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Dumbo Attraction Elephant

    $100,000-$200,000

    The 1960s ride vehicle from Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland has been restored in gray and pink colors. The elephant vehicle is in fine condition with minor wear.

    Global Van Lines Moving Truck (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Global Van Lines Moving Truck

    $100,000-$200,000

    The original moving truck built by Disney Legend Bob Gurr operated during the first few years in the park starting in 1963 and was often seen on Main Street USA. The truck was retired in 1979 when Global Van Lines ended its partnership with Disneyland.

    Peter Pan’s Flight Attraction Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Peter Pan’s Flight Attraction Vehicle

    $75,000-$100,000

    The rare 1955 flying pirate ship is one of the few ever offered for public sale. The attraction vehicle took riders on an aerial adventure over London and Neverland.

    Skyway Bucket Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Skyway Bucket Vehicle

    $60,000-$100,000

    The orange rectangle-shaped bucket used from 1965 to 1994 has been signed by Gurr on the upper rim below the railing.

    Rocket Jet Attraction Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Rocket Jet Attraction Vehicle

    $40,000-$50,000

    The sleek black and white rocket with gold accents and red nose operated in Tomorrowland starting in 1967.

    Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy Attraction Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy Attraction Vehicle

    $30,000-$50,000

    The rare Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy is one of the most sought-after Disneyland collectibles. The Omnimover-style ride vehicle with a remote controlled lap bar sits on a custom-built platform.

    Midget Autopia Car (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Midget Autopia Car

    $30,000-$50,000

    The rare Midget Autopia car with a blue body, red rims and chrome detail was designed for kids who were too small to ride in the full-sized Autopia cars. The Midget Autopia track that operated from 1957 to 1966 was donated to Walt Disney’s boyhood home of Marceline, Missouri, after the ride was retired from Disneyland.

    Space Mountain Ride Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Space Mountain Attraction Vehicle

    $8,000-$10,000

    Rocket ship number 4 has glow-in-the-dark side panels and some scuffing and wear from park use starting in 1977.

    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Car Seat (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Car Seat

    $3,000-$5,000

    The two-seat passenger car from the roller coaster train sits on a custom stand. The 1979 car seat has light wear typical of park use.

    Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster Attraction Vehicle Door (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster Attraction Vehicle Door

    $3,000-$5,000

    The door from the Omnimover-style ride system tilts back and forth to let riders in and out. The Disneyland collectible from car XP-37 does not include the blaster and turn controls typically mounted inside the door.

    Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Attraction Vehicle (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Attraction Vehicle

    $3,000-$5,000

    The beehive-designed ride vehicle has golden honeycomb and green leaf details. The 1999 front seat from the Winnie the Pooh attraction has scuffs on the floor from park use.

    Toy Story Midway Mania Vehicle Props (Van Eaton Galleries)

    Toy Story Midway Mania Vehicle Props

    $800-$1,000 each

    The side panels from the Pixar Pier dark ride feature Mr. Potato Head and Jessie the yodeling cowgirl on the sides.

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