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236 LEGO Garage with Automatic Door
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236 LEGO Garage with Automatic Door
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LEGO 236 Garage with Automatic Door is a vintage System i Leg set from 1956 valued at $371 for new and sealed sets, up 11327% from an original retail price of $3.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.01% since release. On the used market, values range from $291 to $330 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Garage with Automatic Door since January 1956. Medium accuracy
LEGO 236 Garage with Automatic Door is a Classic set released in 1956, comprising 69 pieces. The model represents a small, brick-built garage structure with a white base and door frame, along with red and clear bricks forming the walls and windows. Its main feature is a functional “automatic” garage door operated by an internal counterweight system that allows it to open and close smoothly without motorization. Although officially cataloged as a 1956 release, production began as early as 1955 in Europe, and the set remained available until around 1966. It did not include a vehicle and was nearly identical in design to LEGO 1236-2 Garage with Automatic Door, differing mainly in regional numbering and packaging. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $395 within the next year.
Garage with Automatic Door (236-1) 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 $371.37 may understate its true worth, assuming one can even be found for sale. Since this set was released in 1956, finding it sealed and well-preserved is exceptionally difficult—making complete sets with intact boxes museum-grade collectibles.
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Garage with Automatic Door Reviews

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“The LEGO 236 Garage with Automatic Door presents a deceptively intricate structure, featuring a clean, boxy layout and an early example of functional design through its gravity-assisted garage door mechanism. The build highlights formative LEGO construction techniques, from hollow bricks and distinctive plates to a printed garage sign that adds visual clarity to the façade. While simple by modern standards, the model stands out for its thoughtful engineering and clear architectural intent, making it an effective snapshot of LEGO’s early... More system-based design approach.”
 

About System i Leg Town Plan

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Town Plan consists of 30 sets that ran from 1955 to 1959. As of today, 1306 VW Garage is the most valuable Town Plan set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $4,574.
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