# Collectible Gold Race Cars Sotheby's is Auctioning a 1/25-Scale Model of an Iconic Ford Vehicle By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-race-car References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/sothebys18-karat-gold-1-25-scale-ford-gt-model-auction) & [sothebys](https://www.sothebys.com/buy/85622786-5d31-4eba-b553-9dd3f13eb501/lots/33328ac8-f220-4b3c-95a2-23ade2503063) For auto enthusiasts, the market for decor collectibles doesn't get more exciting than an authentic gold race car. Auctioned by Sotheby's, the object belongs to "a descendant of Henry Ford" and it depicts one of the company's most iconic racing automobiles. The model is about 7.25 x 3.25 x 1.5 inches and weighs about three pounds. The luxe and extravagant collectible is composed of two-toned 18-karat-gold, making the miniature auto a precious item with an authentic backstory and high-quality materials. The gorgeous gold race car features a nice little detail on the license plate that makes it that much more valuable. It reads "Michigan Ford 1." This definitely brings its value up. Sotheby's has set the entry price a $24,000 USD and the bidding war closes on December 4th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Collectibles:** Creating and selling limited-edition luxury collectibles for wealthy enthusiasts. - **Gold-plated Models:** Designing and manufacturing gold-plated versions of iconic vehicles and other collectibles for high-end buyers. - **Backstory-based Collectibles:** Creating and marketing collectibles that have an authentic and compelling backstory to add value to the product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Exploring opportunities to create high-end, limited-edition versions of iconic vehicles for collectors. - **Luxury Goods:** Introducing customizable and restricted-edition luxury items that appeal to high-end buyers, such as gold-plated collectibles. - **Auction Houses:** Partnering with affluent collectors and sellers to create and auction high-value, backstory-based collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Car Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pass-n-go-164.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Race Car-Themed Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-racing.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Graffiti Racer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000gt-vr4.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - ['60s-Era Throwback Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-mann.md) - [Automotive Brand Decor Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo.md)