LEGO 1096 Race Buggy is a Town set from 1999 valued at $75 for new and sealed sets, up 2912% from an original retail price of $2.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.11% since release. On the used market, values range from $5 to $8 based on condition.
LEGO 1096-1 Race Buggy is a Town / Extreme Team set released in 1999, containing 23 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a small go-kart with a printed number 5 element, exhaust, safety rail, bumper, and four wheels. It includes a driver minifigure in an Octan racing suit with a white helmet. This polybag set is the same model as sets 6406 Go-Kart and 6400 Go-Kart, which were released under different set numbers.
A new and sealed Race Buggy is currently valued at around $75, with annual growth of about 11.1% that is expected to level off to around 8.3% in the coming year. The average used price is $6 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $81 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 30% of the set's total value.