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1253 LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter
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LEGO 1253 Shell Race Car Transporter is a Town set from 1999 valued at $42 for new and sealed sets, up 567% from an original retail price of $6.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.29% since release. Used copies are valued between $7 and $9 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $36 and $60.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Shell Race Car Transporter since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1253-1 Shell Race Car Transporter is a Town Shell subtheme set released in 1999, containing 102 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set includes a Shell-branded truck and trailer transporting a Ferrari race car, with the minifigure wearing a matching Shell uniform. It was issued as a promotional release in partnership with Shell and was also available through LEGO Shop@Home. The models feature Shell-printed elements.

A new and sealed Shell Race Car Transporter is currently valued at around $42, with annual growth of 7.3% that is expected to level off to around 4.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 15% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $37 to $51.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Shell Race Car Transporter ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$42.48
(MO) BrickLink store ETOYS MACAO $33.06
-20.7%
(BE) 100% factory-sealed, box in pristine condition, comes from my private collection, smo... $34.82
-16.5%
(DE) BrickLink store FimuBricks $36.06
-13.5%
(US) BrickLink store Ozark Elements $39.22
-6.0%
(NL) Sealed box in excellent condition. $40.76
-2.3%
(US) New In Factory Sealed Box. $42.00
+0.7%
(US) Shell Race Car Transporter 1253 System Town Ferrari Complete Set Boxed $42.48
+1.8%
(UK) MINT CONDITION $49.99
+19.9%
(US) Town: Shell Race Car Transporter (1253) - NEW, RETIRED $50.00
+19.9%
(CA) New Sealed $51.68
+23.9%
(US) Town: Shell Race Car Transporter (1253) Factory Sealed Nice Box $64.95
+55.7%
(US) Town: Shell Race Car Transporter (1253) Factory Sealed, New $69.00
+65.4%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 1253 Shell Race Car Transporter.

Minifigs

Shell Race Car Transporter contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 2 other sets.
shell008
Shell Worker
Minifigure wearing a red cap and a Shell jacket with black legs and eyebrows - shell008
3 sets
Value $6.34

Sets in Town / Shell

1254 Shell Convenience Store

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 159 / 3
Availability Retired
1254 LEGO Shell Convenience Store
Retail $12.99
Value $57.79
Growth  +344.9%
Annual growth 5.1%

1256 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 144 / 2
Availability Retired
1256 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $19.99
Value $94.99
Growth  +375.2%
Annual growth 5.0%

1255 Shell Car Wash

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 137 / 2
Availability Retired
1255 LEGO Shell Car Wash
Retail $12.99
Value $119.41
Growth  +819.2%
Annual growth 7.9%

1252 Shell Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 107 / 1
Availability Retired
1252 LEGO Shell Tanker
Retail $6.99
Value $102.04
Growth  +1359.8%
Annual growth 8.0%

My Collection

Shell Race Car Transporter Reviews

19 reviews
4.6
Collectors
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“Lego was not doing very well at that time, and models often differed from what we were used to earlier. Nevertheless, there were also quite successful constructions. Such is the presented 1253 Shell Race Car Transporter from 1999 , consisting of 102 elements and 1 minifig. A... More set dedicated to shopping at Shell stations, but also when shopping online. A set tied to two brands, i.e., of course, Shell and Ferrari.”
Full review at legosoul.wordpress.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The truck features a nostalgic 4-wide design with useful tool holds and a simulated oil can in the back, though it's missing doors. The race car captures a Ferrari F1 vibe, adding a nice touch, but feels more like a go-kart due to its shorter length. Despite some minor flaws, like the awkward canopy and ramp design, the set offers a good balance of playability and classic LEGO style.”
 

About Town Shell

The LEGO Town / Shell theme of 1999 included sets such as 1256 Shell Service Station and 1255 Shell Car Wash, representing a partnership between LEGO and the Shell oil company. This collaboration began in the 1960s, with LEGO producing sets that featured Shell branding, including service stations, tanker trucks, and race cars. This relationship aimed to create realistic urban and racing environments in LEGO Town sets, incorporating familiar real-world brands to enhance the play experience. The partnership also included promotional sets available at Shell gas stations.

Shell was introduced in 1999 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today, 1255 Shell Car Wash is the most valuable Shell set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $119.
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