Brits could be sitting on a secret goldmine after a new list has revealed the most valuable toy cars that could be hidden around the house.

The experts at LeaseCar UK have compiled a list of the most valuable toy cars to keep an eye out for.

From Hot Wheels to Matchbox, there are thousands of collectible toy cars that could be worth some cash, scattered in lofts and storage across the country.

With a Matchbox car collection recently selling at auction for £281,000 the price of these small commodities is arguably at an all time high.

Collectible cars often appreciate in value over time like many things; however, special editions and quirky manufacturing faults can also drive up the price of certain items.

The 1968 Custom Camaro in white was a manufacturing fault from Hot Wheels and as a result only a limited amount were released to the public.

If you have this particular model sat around at home it could fetch upwards of £3,000 online.

Matchbox are well known for having produced some very valuable vehicles such as their 1968 Mercury Station Wagon in yellow which resells for around £2,600- around 50 times more valuable than the green variation of the vehicle.

Not everyone will have extensive toy car collections in their house so car boot sales and online marketplaces can be a great place to search if you’re looking to make some quick profit.

The average person may not be aware of a particular vehicle’s value and they may dismiss the piece because they think the condition renders it worthless, however this isn’t always the case.

Unboxed and slightly worn cars can still fetch anywhere between £5-£30 online, such as the Matchbox Lesney Moko Petrol Tanker in yellow (£20).

Some more recent models like the Hot Wheels 2016 Mercedes AMG GT, are widely accessible to the average seller in comparison to pre 2000’s cars, and these can fetch around £12-20 online.

A spokesperson for LeaseCar UK said:”With toy cars selling for crazy amounts at auction there has never been a better time to start selling these small vehicles.

“If you’re lucky enough to have a collection in your loft then it’s definitely worth checking the value because you may be pleasantly surprised!

“There is a massive gap in the market for casual resellers. Everyone is always searching for the next side hustle and this could be it.”

Top 10 toy cars to keep an eye out for

1968 Hot Wheels Custom Camaro (White)- £3,000
1968 Matchbox Mercury Station Wagon (Yellow)- £2,600
2011 Hot Wheels Ferrari 599xx (Red)- £150
1981 Matchbox Skoda 130 LR (Blue/White)- £100
Matchbox Wildcat Dragster (Pink/ Yellow base)- £45
2001 Hot Wheels Michael Schumacher Edition (Red)- £40
2011 Hot Wheels Chevy Silverado (Black)- £35
1990 Hot Wheels Swingfire (Blue/White)- £32
Matchbox 53 Mercedes Coupe (Red)- £25
Matchbox Lesney Moko Petrol Tanker (Yellow)- £20