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261-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom
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261-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom
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LEGO 261 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom is a vintage System i Leg set from 1958 valued at $686 for new and sealed sets, up 17059% from an original retail price of $4.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.87% since release. Used copies are valued between $493 and $692 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom since January 1958. Medium accuracy
LEGO 261-2 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom is a System i Leg HO 1:87 Vehicles set released in 1958, cataloged with 1 piece. This early vehicle pack was sold in a wrapper with a 4x8 display plate that held the elements and the included 1:87 scale Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle in this set is the longer body version, an older variant of the model that was also later included in a garage set. Contemporary LEGO VW Beetle models were produced in both short and long forms, and the Beetle design appeared in several color variations during the period.

A new and sealed 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom is currently valued at around $686, with annual growth of approximately 8%. The average used price is $570 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $736 within the next year.
1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom is an incredibly rare set. Set 261-2 has not been available for sale online or in retail stores in new/good condition for over one year. Boxes in well-preserved condition are considered museum-grade collectibles, representing the very origins of LEGO. Its true market value is likely higher than the current estimate. The last brand new 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 1:87 VW Beetle + Showroom at this time.
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VW HO 1:87 Sets

607-2 1:87 VW Samba Bus

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1965
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
607-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Samba Bus
Retail $1.50
Value $315.98
Growth  +20965.3%
Annual growth 9.2%

658-2 1:87 VW Van

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1964
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
658-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Van
Retail $0.70
Value $212.65
Growth  +30278.6%
Annual growth 9.0%

659-2 1:87 VW Pickup

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1964
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
659-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Pickup
Retail $0.95
Value $322.61
Growth  +33858.9%
Annual growth 9.8%

661-2 1:87 VW Beetle

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1964
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
661-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle
Retail $1.65
Value $421.34
Growth  +25435.8%
Annual growth 9.4%

667 1:87 VW 1500

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1964
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
667 LEGO 1:87 VW 1500
Retail $1.65
Value $617.53
Growth  +37326.1%
Annual growth 10.0%

261-3 1:87 VW Beetle with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
261-3 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle with Garage
Retail $0.80
Value $1,309.85
Growth  +163631.3%
Annual growth 12.1%

267 1:87 VW 1500 Limousine with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
267 LEGO 1:87 VW 1500 Limousine with Garage
Retail $1.65
Value $367.50
Growth  +22172.7%
Annual growth 6.5%

258-2 1:87 VW Van

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
258-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Van
Retail $1.10
Value $163.51
Growth  +14764.5%
Annual growth 7.6%

259 1:87 VW Pickup

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
259 LEGO 1:87 VW Pickup
Retail $1.10
Value $225.95
Growth  +20440.9%
Annual growth 8.2%

260-2 1:87 VW Beetle

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
260-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle
Retail $0.85
Value $333.90
Growth  +39182.4%
Annual growth 9.5%

1261-2 1:87 VW Beetle

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
1261-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle
Retail $0.85

275-2 1:87 VW Van

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1956
Availability Retired
275-2 LEGO 1:87 VW Van
Retail $0.70
Value $386.55
Growth  +55121.4%
Annual growth 8.9%

Sets in System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles

253 1:87 Bedford Flatbed Truck

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
253 LEGO 1:87 Bedford Flatbed Truck
Retail $1.85
Value $177.73
Growth  +9507.0%
Annual growth 6.9%

254-2 1:87 Bedford Flatbed Trailer

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
254-2 LEGO 1:87 Bedford Flatbed Trailer
Retail $0.70
Value $88.70
Growth  +12571.4%
Annual growth 6.8%

255 1:87 Bedford Fire Engine

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
255 LEGO 1:87 Bedford Fire Engine
Retail $1.40
Value $327.01
Growth  +23257.9%
Annual growth 8.4%

256-2 1:87 Bedford Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
256-2 LEGO 1:87 Bedford Tow Truck
Retail $1.30
Value $386.74
Growth  +29649.2%
Annual growth 8.7%

257 1:87 Bedford Delivery Truck

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
257 LEGO 1:87 Bedford Delivery Truck
Retail $1.40
Value $367.92
Growth  +26180.0%
Annual growth 8.5%

270 5 Cyclists / Motorcyclists

Theme / Subtheme System i Leg / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1958
Availability Retired
270 LEGO 5 Cyclists / Motorcyclists
Retail $2.00
Value $246.26
Growth  +12213.0%
Annual growth 4.5%

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About System i Leg HO 1:87 Vehicles

The LEGO HO 1:87 Vehicles subtheme, also referred to as LEGO small vehicles where plastic sets released in the 1950's and 1960's to compliment LEGO sets which could be used to build houses, gas stations, garages, shops and more. These vehicles sets remailed in production for almost ten years until they were replaced by LEGOLAND vehicles in the early 1970s. LEGO made the these small 1:87 scale vehicles until around 1969.

HO 1:87 Vehicles consists of 25 sets that ran from 1955 to 1958. As of today, 1260-2 1:87 Twenty Four Models is the most valuable HO 1:87 Vehicles set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $9,961.
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