High Tailer RRRumblers Sold Prices

1971 Hot Wheels Rumblers High Tailer

Casting #: 6011
7 listed variations

RRRumbler Variations / Price Guide

Casting #	Year	Variation	Low	High
6011	1971	Dk. Blue	$65.00	$130.00
6011	1971	Green	$100.00	$200.00
6011	1971	Lt. Green	$35.00	$70.00
6011	1971	Orange	$35.00	$70.00
6011	1971	Red	$35.00	$70.00
6011	1971	Tan	$500.00	.
6011	1971	Yellow	$100.00	$200.00

HISTORICAL DOSSIER: HIGH TAILER (RRRUMBLERS, 1971)

TOOLING

Design: The High Tailer (Product No. 5961) is a heavy-duty three-wheeled "chopper" trike. It features a distinctive high-back "sissy bar" (the "High Tail"), an oversized exposed chrome engine, and extended front forks.
Track Performance: Unlike the two-wheeled RRRumblers that required a "clear" plastic kickstand (T-bar) to remain upright on orange tracks, the High Tailer’s trike configuration provided inherent stability for gravity-fed track sets.
The 'Roar' Factor: This casting includes a thin, flexible plastic "clicker" or "sound strip" attached to the chassis. When the rear wheels spin, the strip strikes the spokes of the wheel, creating a mechanical vibrating sound intended to simulate a motorcycle engine.

RIDERS

Primary Rider: The original rider figure for the High Tailer is characterized by a "Biker" aesthetic. He typically features a blue torso (vest/shirt), tan or brown pants, and a white helmet.
Variations: While the blue-torso figure is the standard, slight variations in the paint shade of the pants and the facial detailing exist due to the hand-painted nature of the figures. In late-run 1973 releases, figures from other RRRumbler castings were occasionally substituted in packaging, though the blue-vested biker remains the definitive match.

COLOR REGISTRY

Spectraflame Colors (1971-1972): Aqua, Blue, Red, Green, Rose, Magenta, Yellow, Orange.
Enamel Colors (1973): Yellow, Orange, Blue.
Note: Spectraflame Blue and Spectraflame Aqua are among the most frequently documented versions. Rose and Magenta are significantly scarcer.

CHASSIS & TIRES

Chassis: The base plate is die-cast metal, while the upper body and forks are plastic. The underside is embossed with: MATTEL, INC. 1970, HONG KONG, U.S. & FOREIGN PAT. PEND.
Tires: The model utilizes "Redline" wheels. It features two large-diameter rear wheels with chrome "mag" hubs and a single smaller front wheel held by the plastic fork assembly.

CONDITION KILLERS

Handlebars: The thin plastic handlebars are the most common point of failure. They are frequently snapped off or bent white from stress.
The Sissy Bar: The "High Tail" backrest is prone to snapping at the base if the toy is stepped on or dropped.
Sound Strip: The plastic clicker tab is often missing, trimmed off by original owners to reduce friction, or snapped due to plastic fatigue.
Chrome Oxidation: The large engine block is prone to "chrome wear" or "tarnishing," where the vacuum-metallized finish flakes off to reveal the grey plastic beneath.
Rider Loss: Because the figures were removable and not "locked" into the seat, the vast majority of loose examples are missing the rider.

MARKET TRENDS

Loose (No Rider): $20.00 – $45.00 USD (Depends heavily on handlebar integrity and chrome quality).
Loose (With Original Rider): $85.00 – $160.00 USD (Rarity of the body color can drive this higher).
Mint on Blister Card (MOBC): $350.00 – $600.00+ USD (Based on recent auction data for 1971-1972 packaging).
Historical Note: Prices for RRRumblers have seen a steady increase as the "plastic-heavy" components make surviving "Mint" examples rarer than standard die-cast cars of the same era.

	Hot Wheels Rrrumblers High Tailer Sold RD $73.89 Sold Jun 3, 2026 2 bids Shipping: FIXED $2157.11 Seller: vwtaxi777 100% positive (220) Item ID: 188440388876
	HOT WHEELS HIGH TAILER RRRUMBLERS 1971 MOTORBIKE DARK BLUE NO RIDER MATTEL Sold RD $77.69 Sold May 19, 2026 2 bids Shipping: FIXED $4053.24 Seller: Customs services and international tracking provided goatjazz3 Item ID: 168369964456
	Hot Wheels Redlines Era Rrrumblers High Tailer Motorcycle Orange Die Cast Parts Sold RD $413.81 Sold May 15, 2026 Buy It Now Shipping: FIXED $1825.47 Seller: diecasttoysplus 100% positive (11.7K) Item ID: 298267641847
	Vintage 1970s Mattel Hot Wheels RRRumblers High Tailer Blue Motorcycle USA Sold RD $543.27 Sold Jul 1, 2026 8 bids Shipping: FIXED $2229.82 Seller: a_retro_reality 100% positive (356) Item ID: 227405111264
	Hot Wheels Rrrumblers 1972 High Tailer Orange Motorcycle Bike Hong Kong Embossed Sold RD $738.94 Sold Jun 28, 2026 2 bids Shipping: FIXED $2335.63 Seller: djhwcol94 100% positive (3.9K) Item ID: 227398866173
	Vintage Hot Wheels RRRumblers High Tailer Orange Hong Kong 1971 Motorcycle Sold RD $1,004.36 Sold Apr 13, 2026 1 bid Shipping: FIXED $2313.17 Seller: mrnobdyhockey 99.9% positive (1.7K) Item ID: 178028196180
	A good vintage Hot Wheels Redline era RRRumblers High Tailer custom motorbike Sold RD $1,093.16 Sold May 2, 2026 barbidder 99.7% positive (890) Shipping: FIXED $4017.93 Seller: Customs services and international tracking provided barbidder Item ID: 327135336497
	ORIGINAL VINTAGE DIECAST HOT WHEELS RRRUMBLERS HIGH TAILER DRAG BIKE HONG KONG Sold RD $1,165.36 Sold May 18, 2026 1 bid Shipping: FIXED $4020.28 Seller: Customs services and international tracking provided rustyavid Item ID: 257511337611
	Hot Wheels Vintage RRRumblers High Tailer Red USA 1971 Redline Era Motorcycle Sold RD $1,182.30 Sold May 29, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $1467.83 Seller: jknoxville7 98.2% positive (1.5K) Item ID: 326912132945
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	1971 Hot Wheels Rrrumblers Orange High Tailer Motorcycle Sold RD $1,477.88 Sold Apr 4, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $1205.35 Seller: socialxproblems 99% positive (379) Item ID: 256799781629
	Hot Wheels Redline Era Rrrumblers HIGH TAILER - Orange W/Mustard Yellow #5 Rider Sold RD $1,655.22 Sold Apr 21, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2363.42 Seller: tegele0 100% positive (1K) Item ID: 267591451741
	1971 Hot Wheels Rrrumblers RED High Tailer Motorcycle Tan Rider 6011. Hong Kong Sold RD $1,891.68 Sold Jun 30, 2026 10 bids Shipping: FIXED $2190.80 Seller: momb11 100% positive (1.1K) Item ID: 137447105199
	Vintage 1971 Hot Wheels RRRumblers High Tailer Rider Figure Redline Era Green Sold RD $1,961.88 Sold Jun 28, 2026 1 bid Shipping: FIXED $1176.34 Seller: brokentoothantiques 100% positive (3.5K) Item ID: 198437534906
	Vintage Rrrumblers High Tailer GREEN 5 Motorcycle Hot Wheels Redline Read Sold RD $2,216.81 Sold May 5, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2135.82 Seller: evelynrosevintage 100% positive (472) Item ID: 327118024200
	Original Hotwheels Rrrumblers High Tailer Orange Blue Rider Redline Era 🔥 Sold RD $2,228.04 Sold May 27, 2026 5 bids Shipping: FIXED $2009.32 Seller: miamiredlines 100% positive (4.9K) Item ID: 257516950996
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	Hotwheels Redline Era RRRumblers High Tailer Orange w/Tan Rider. VERY NICE! Sold RD $2,423.72 Sold May 27, 2026 7 bids Shipping: FIXED $2201.44 Seller: thunderc2000 99.3% positive (4.2K) Item ID: 198369401647
	2 Rrrumblers for parts High Tailer & 3 Squealer Hot Wheels REDLINE Sold RD $2,541.95 Sold Jun 28, 2026 13 bids Shipping: FIXED $1971.49 Seller: toizrit 100% positive (15.7K) Item ID: 336648018282
	HOT WHEELS REDLINE RRRUMBLERS HIGH TAILER GREEN ORIGINAL Sold RD $2,660.18 Sold May 18, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2134.64 Seller: miche-gol 99.8% positive (2.1K) Item ID: 178139727360
	70'S MATTEL HOT WHEELS RRRUMBLERS USA HIGH TAILER Blue MOTORCYCLE Sold RD $2,660.18 Sold May 24, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2128.73 Seller: mathesonmayhem 98.6% positive (68) Item ID: 178082102167
	Vintage Hot Wheels RRRumblers High Tailer - Orange W/Brown Rider - Nice Bike Sold RD $2,777.81 Sold Jun 28, 2026 13 bids Shipping: FIXED $2299.57 Seller: realrider2 100% positive (2.5K) Item ID: 206356618434
	Hot Wheels Redline Rrrumblers HIGH TAILER Orange Very Nice !!! Sold RD $2,952.79 Sold May 20, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2395.93 Seller: 94_gtr 100% positive (9.6K) Item ID: 306938756484
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	Hot Wheels RRRumblers Motorcycle with Rider and Track Guide - High Tailer Sold RD $3,014.87 Sold May 24, 2026 2 bids Shipping: FIXED $2176.61 Seller: cmolosky 100% positive (1.1K) Item ID: 257511479020
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	Vintage 1972 Hot Wheels Original Redline Ara RRRumblers HIGH TAILER Red Bike/ Br Sold RD $3,546.31 Sold Jun 7, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2521.25 Seller: sealedcase 99.9% positive (14.4K) Item ID: 117036050955
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	Hot Wheels RRRumblers Motorcycle with Rider and Track Guide - High Tailer Sold RD $3,960.71 Sold May 24, 2026 9 bids Shipping: FIXED $2232.18 Seller: cmolosky 100% positive (1.1K) Item ID: 257511479015
	70's Hot Wheels Redline Era Rrrumblers HIGH TAILER ORANGE w/ track rack Sold RD $4,433.03 Sold May 19, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2540.76 Seller: shadedsky25-2 99.7% positive (441) Item ID: 198366816243
	Vintage Hot Wheels Redline Rrrumblers HIGH TAILER Yellow Rider & RARE Track Rack Sold RD $4,609.20 Sold May 5, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2405.98 Seller: deal-hunter-florida 100% positive (2.9K) Item ID: 167959601496
	Vintage 1972 Hot Wheels Original Redline Ara RRRumblers HIGH TAILER COMPLETE Sold RD $4,728.61 Sold Apr 6, 2026 or Best Offer Shipping: FIXED $2590.42 Seller: sealedcase 99.9% positive (14.4K) Item ID: 117036052055