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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$40,000-$50,000
The sleek black and white rocket with gold accents and red nose operated in Tomorrowland starting in 1967.
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