Heritage Auctions closed on a complete set of Topps 1954-55 World on Wheels that included all the known back variations, which have always challenged vintage card collectors looking to finish their sets. A true 192-card master set was present, which included the tough high number series from 161 to 180, along with rarely complete numbered cards 171 to 180 in both red and blue back variations.
Two other cards also have variations. Card 7 can be found with Norton—German Motorcycle or Norton—English Motorcycle, and card 92 Mercury Sedan can be found with Horsepower and Wheelbase reversed on the card backs. The final auction price of $1,800 included a buyer’s premium of 20%. The offered set generally graded out at excellent to excellent-near mint. The auction house stated this was the first set with all variations they have offered in their history.