LEGO 1251 1:87 Esso Bedford Truck is a vintage System i Leg set from 1955 valued at $269 for new and sealed sets, up 19086% from an original retail price of $1.40. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.69% since release. Used copies are valued between $59 and $268 depending on condition.
LEGO 1251-2 1:87 Esso Bedford Truck is a System i Leg HO 1:87 Vehicles set released in 1955. The set depicts a Bedford tanker truck with Esso branding, including “Esso Extra Motor Oil” printed on the side, and it was issued as part of LEGO’s early Town Plan system for use with the Town Plan board. It was sold only in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and was packaged in a closed card box; production continued until 1970. The Danish version included three small Esso oil cans made from 1x1 round bricks with Esso stickers, while the Norwegian and Swedish versions were supplied without the oil cans. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $288 within the next year.
1:87 Esso Bedford Truck (1251-2) is an exceptionally old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the estimated value in sealed condition of $268.61 may understate its true worth, assuming one can even be found for sale. Since this set was released in 1955, finding it sealed and well-preserved is exceptionally difficult—making complete sets with intact boxes museum-grade collectibles.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 1251-2 1:87 Esso Bedford Truck at this time.