Minichamps 1:18 F1 diecast prices – Sebastian Vettel cars

Sauber C24B (2006) – Valencia Test

Notes: LE 999 pcs. Seb’s 1st F1 test was at 2006 Turkish GP for Sauber but also tested later at Valencia. The C24B was the C24 chassis with BMW engine and BMW livery.

Recent high auction price: Aug 2022 – $255USD

Recent high buy now price: Jan 2023 –€167EUR

Sauber F1.07 US GP (2007)

Notes: Vettel’s debut F1 race at US GP in 2007 following Robert Kubica’s crash at the Canadian GP where he scored his first F1 points. There was only a limited production run of this model, so its historically fetched good resale prices.

Recent high auction price: May 2022 – $246USD

Recent high buy now price: Mar 2023 – $400USD

Toro Rosso STR3 Italian GP (2008)

Notes: Sebastian’s breakthrough season with his 1st GP win and 1st win for Toro Rosso at the Italian GP. The Italian win car was a limited edition 4,999 pcs.

Recent high auction price: Oct 2023 –  $392USD

Recent high buy now price: Mar 2023 –  €253EUR

Red Bull RB5 (2009)

Notes: Vettel’s first season and Red Bull car in 2009 yielding 4 wins (Shanghai, Silverstone, Japan, Abu Dhabi) and 4 poles.

Recent high auction price: Mar 2022 – €110EUR; Sep 2022 – £200GBP (Chinese GP)

Recent high buy now price: Sep 2021 – $164USD

Red Bull RB6 (2010)

Notes: Sebastian’s 1st world championship secured in Abu Dhabi GP and Red Bull first constructors championship in Brazilian GP. The 1:18 model was produced in various runs – 2010 season, Abu Dhabi GP version and Brazilian GP version. The Brazilian GP version came in a clamshell box and was limited to 777 pcs.

Recent high auction price: Dec 2022 – $425AUD (Abu Dhabi GP)

Recent high buy now price:  Feb 2023 –€274EUR (std RB6 model); Jul 2022 – £247GBP(Abu Dhabi GP, LE 7500 pcs); Aug 2022 – $499USD (Brazilian GP, LE 777pcs)

Red Bull RB7 (2011)

Notes: Vettel’s 2nd world title. The 1:18 also comes in German GP, Spanish GP and Japanese GP versions.

Recent high auction price: Jan 2021 – $140USD (std 2011 Season); Nov 2022 – €250EUR (Japanese GP)

Recent high buy now price: Feb 2023 – €318EUR (std 2011 Season); Dec 2022 – €357EUR (Japanese GP)

Red Bull RB8 (2012)

Notes: Vettel’s 3rd world championship car.

Recent high auction price: April 2022 – £310GBP

Recent high buy now price: Feb 2023 –€274EUR

Red Bull RB8 (2012) Brazilian GP

Notes: Seb won his 3rd world title at the chaotic Brazilian GP in the rain (much to Fernando’s disappointment!). This model is a limited edition 2070 pcs and comes with rain tyres and fetches a slightly high price than the standard in-season RB8 model.

Recent high auction price:  March 2022 – €385EUR

Recent high buy now price: Jul 2022 – £800GBP

Red Bull RB9 (2013)

Notes: Vettel’s 4th and final back to back world title, secured at the Indian GP. A dominant season chalking up 13 wins. Both the Indian GP car (LE 1002 pcs) and the Brazilian GP car (LE 598 pc) have appreciated in value. With Seb’s retirement a the end of 2022, these cars are now increasing in resale price. The final world title car of a multiple world champion generally tends to be more popular with collectors too (think Michael’ Schumacher’s F2004, Prost’s FW15C).

Recent high auction price: March 2022 – €385EUR (Indian GP); Nov 2023 – $350USD (std RB9 model)

Recent high buy now price: Feb 2022 – £349GBP (Indian GP); Feb 2023 –€548EUR (Brazilian GP); Jan 2023 – €439EUR (std RB9 model)

Red Bull RB10 (2014)

Notes: Final season at Red Bull with some struggles being shaded by new team member Daniel Ricciardo. No wins for the season for Seb.

Recent auction sales: Aug 2021 – $134USD

Recent buy now sales: March 2021 – $219USD