Bill Elliott Special Edition Racing Card (Crown Jewel Series)
Collectible trading card, lithographic print on cardstock with holographic/refractive film overlay • Produced by Crown Jewel / Action Packed (licensed NASCAR merchandise)
Style & Movement
Commercial Sports Memorabilia / 90s Graphic Design
Medium & Technique
Four-color offset lithography with foil stamping and refractive 'cracked ice' holographic lamination
Creation Period
Circa 1995-1997
Dimensions & Format
Standard trading card (approx. 2.5 x 3.5 inches), vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Portrayal of NASCAR driver Bill Elliott in his McDonald's sponsored racing suit. The composition features a bold '94' car number background, sponsor logos including Coca-Cola and Amoco, and a refractive red border. The imagery functions as both a portrait and a marketing object for professional stock car racing.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the card remains in its original 'Special Edition' window packaging, though the outer box shows significant edge wear, scuffing, and minor tearing at the window joints.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (ungraded)
Auction Estimate
$3.00 - $10.00 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial collectible; likely acquired through retail hobby shops or sports memorabilia circuits in the mid-1990s.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-90s 'bubble' in the sports collectibles market characterized by high-production-value technical finishes (foils, holos) used to create artificial scarcity. It documents the peak commercial era of NASCAR's 'Awesome Bill from Dawsonville.'
Notable Features
Features a 'Special Edition' designation with a distinct refractive red foil border known in the hobby as a 'Cracked Ice' or 'Atomic' refractor finish.
Condition Issues
Card appears preserved but packaging is compromised with visible creases, shelf wear, and structural softening of the cardboard box. Potential for 'bricking' (sticking to plastic) or surface oxidation of the foil elements depending on storage humidity.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment. Avoid direct UV light to prevent fading of the red pigments. For maximum preservation, the card should be removed from the damaged original packaging and placed in an acid-free PVC-free top-loader.