Name: LEGOLAND Sterling Super Caravelle
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1550-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (33 reviews)

LEGO 1550 Sterling Super Caravelle is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1972 valued at $1,331 for new and sealed sets, up 29537% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.12% since release. On the used market, values range from $28 to $35 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sterling Super Caravelle since January 1972. Medium accuracy

LEGO 1550-1 Sterling Super Caravelle is a LEGOLAND set released in 1972, containing 49 pieces. The model depicts a Sterling Airways Sud Aviation Caravelle jetliner with airline-specific branding. It was an airline promotional set released exclusively in Denmark, aligning with Sterling Airways’ operations based at Copenhagen Airport. Despite the name, the subject represents the subsonic Caravelle airliner operated by Sterling rather than the separate “Super-Caravelle” supersonic concept.

A new and sealed Sterling Super Caravelle is currently valued at around $1,331, 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 $29 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,433 within the next year.

Sterling Super Caravelle has become a rare vintage set, as set 1550-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Sterling Super Caravelle was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Sterling Super Caravelle at this time.

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Set Details

Set number

1550-1

Name

Sterling Super Caravelle

Theme

LEGOLAND

Year

1972

Availability

Retired

Pieces

49 (PPP $0.09)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$1,330.70

Growth

+29536.97%

Annual growth

+11.12%

Future growth

+8.34% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

7.60%

Used

Value

$29.03

Range

$28.03 - $34.84

Quick Buy

eBay

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Price

$1,290.78

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$1,330.70

1 year forecast

$1,432.84+7.68%

5 year forecast

$1,754.07+31.82%

$1,703

$1,801

1550 Sterling Super Caravelle is projected to be valued between $1,703 - $1,801 within five years.

Insights

Released during the LEGOLAND era and long retired, Sterling Super Caravelle carries distinctive Sterling Airways branding and a regional Danish release that left sealed examples scarce, and while that scarcity and niche collector interest have supported post-retirement appreciation, trading is thin and outcomes are condition-sensitive.

Set Facts

The set's model is based on the Sterling Airways Sud Aviation Caravelle operated by Sterling Airways and built by Sud Aviation. The Super-Caravelle was an early design for a supersonic transport.
The set was exclusive to Denmark as Sterling Airlines A/S was a low-cost airline with its head office at Copenhagen Airport in Denmark.
It is a co-branded set with Sterling Airways.

Sterling Super Caravelle Reviews

33 ratings

4.8

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Theme Analysis

LEGOLAND

Sets

166

Years

1969 - 1978

Annual growth

+5.87% (this set +11.12%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Sterling Super Caravelle currently ranks #159 out of the top most owned sets in LEGOLAND.

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About LEGOLAND

The LEGO LEGOLAND theme, introduced in the 1970s and continuing into the 1980s, comprised sets that replicated everyday scenes, vehicles, and buildings in a more simplistic style than later themes. These sets, pre-dating the minifigure era, were designed to represent various aspects of life, from towns to vehicles to castles. The LEGOLAND theme was foundational in the evolution of LEGO, bridging the gap between basic brick building and the more themed, narrative-driven sets that would become standard in subsequent years.

1550 LEGOLAND Sterling Super Caravelle