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.
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What hess toy trucks actually sold for
Short answer: Based on 63 real completed eBay sales in the US (checked November 14, 2026), hess toy trucks typically sold for $15.38–$1,200 (median per model): 1966 Hess Voyager tanker ship at about $1,200, 1990s Hess truck (boxed) at about $15.38.
Real completed sales on eBay in the US — what buyers paid, not what sellers are asking. Each sale is checked to be the exact item; graded copies, lots, parts and Best Offer sales (where eBay hides the real price) are left out. Updated November 14, 2026 · 63 sales checked.
"Pay at most to flip" is FlipTip's rule of thumb for resellers — the typical sale ÷ 1.6, which leaves room for eBay's fee (about 13%), shipping and a solid profit; "—" = too cheap to flip one at a time. Tap a price to work out your own number.
"Typical sale" is the median. "Most sold between" is the middle of the market — the middle 70% of sales when there are six or more, otherwise the lowest to the highest. Your item's condition, completeness and exact version move it inside — or outside — that range, so scan yours for its own number — or see how to check eBay sold prices yourself.
Flipping hess toy trucks?
At the stall the question isn't what it's worth — it's the most you can pay and still make money after the fees and the shipping label. The "Pay at most to flip" column above gives a starting number for each model.
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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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