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LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car is a vintage Town set from 1978 valued at $228 for new and sealed sets, up 6438% from an original retail price of $3.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.11% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $18 based on condition. Signals for it are pulling both ways, with an above-average forecast against slower growth than similar sets.

Fire Chief's Car Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Chief's Car since January 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 602-1 Fire Chief's Car is a Town Classic set released in 1978, containing 29 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set includes a small fire chief car and a fire chief minifigure with a printed torso sticker and a black firefighter helmet. Although it includes a traditional minifigure, the vehicle is not built to minifigure scale and cannot seat the figure. It was one of the first LEGO fire chief car sets to include a standard minifigure and was released in the UK, Europe, and Canada before later appearing in the United States as set 6602 Fire Unit 1 in 1981.

A sealed Fire Chief's Car is worth about $228. It has grown by roughly 9.1% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 9% or so next year. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition.
Collector and Investor Standing
The Classic Town line holds a special place for collectors who value the theme's simplicity. This car features two distinct firefighter figures, adding character to a set that many members own or want. Investors also note the theme has held its value well over the years.
68/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
Plain black town firefighters defy trend expectations
78/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Wide ownership boosts its current standing
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (JP) Town 602 Fire Chief's Car Vintage Original MISB $319.99
+40.2%
(SE) Fire Chief's Car from BrickLink seller snurrsnurr $199.00
-12.8%
(IT) Fire Chief's Car from BrickLink seller brick_cronico $219.94
-3.6%
(NL) Fire Chief's Car from BrickLink seller RickdeKeijzer $275.20
+20.6%
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 602 Fire Chief's Car 1978 - 602-1 Town Classic Vintage
$14.00
-6.6%
(DE) Used - 602-1 Fire Chief's Car - Commander, from 1978, used, with instructions
$16.30
(UK) Used - Complete with instructions no box. Stickers applied. Slightly faded on minifig... $19.05
(US) Used - Fire Chief Car With Minifigure
$20.00
(DE) Used - Classic 602 Fire Chief Car - Car with Figure
$20.54

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's forecast is ahead of similar sets, but it is lagging its theme, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in Town
Moderate demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Town
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+6% typical for Classic
+1% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·75% neutral·20% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Fire Chief's Car Minifigs

Fire Chief's Car contains the following minifigures.
fire005
Firefighter
Firefighter wearing plain black torso with black arms, black legs, and a black fire helmet - fire005
8 sets
Value $2.94
fire005s alternate
Firefighter
Firefighter wearing a black fire helmet with a torso sticker featuring 4 buttons - fire005s
8 sets
Value $27.50

Compared with other Classic sets

One thing stands out in Fire Chief's Car's case. Its past year was weaker than that of similar sets.

#21 of 45
By growth since retail, +6,438%
+271%+28,881%
In the top half of the group.
$7.87 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$7.87
Typical
$5.85
About 35% above the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
1600-2 Police Car+28,881%
2621 Police Car+20,138%
3674 Forklift and Truck+19,970%
21602 Fire Chief's Car+6,438%

Related Sets

6602 Fire Unit I

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
6602 LEGO Fire Unit I
Retail $1.89
Value $157.49
Growth  +8232.8%
Annual growth 10.3%

Sets in Town / Classic

374 Fire Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 349 / 4
Availability Retired
374 LEGO Fire Station
Retail $34.95
Value $1,734.12
Growth  +4861.7%
Annual growth 8.5%

376-2 House with Garden

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2
Availability Retired
376-2 LEGO House with Garden
Retail $19.95
Value $577.61
Growth  +2795.3%
Annual growth 10.2%

377 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
377 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $15.89
Value $1,157.27
Growth  +7183.0%
Annual growth 9.4%

671 Shell Petrol Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 1
Availability Retired
671 LEGO Shell Petrol Tanker
Retail $6.95
Value $589.68
Growth  +8384.6%
Annual growth 8.0%

672 Fire Engine and Trailer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 1
Availability Retired
672 LEGO Fire Engine and Trailer
Retail $5.49
Value $732.99
Growth  +13251.4%
Annual growth 10.7%

673 Rally Car and Motorbike

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 2
Availability Retired
673 LEGO Rally Car and Motorbike
Retail $5.89
Value $114.20
Growth  +1838.9%
Annual growth 8.2%

644-2 Police Mobile Patrol

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 64 / 1
Availability Retired
644-2 LEGO Police Mobile Patrol
Retail $5.89
Value $244.30
Growth  +4047.7%
Annual growth 8.1%

670 Mobile Crane

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
670 LEGO Mobile Crane
Retail $5.49
Value $428.06
Growth  +7697.1%
Annual growth 9.5%

674 Forklift and Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
674 LEGO Forklift and Truck
Retail $5.49
Value $1,101.85
Growth  +19970.1%
Annual growth 11.7%

622 Tipper Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
622 LEGO Tipper Truck
Retail $4.49
Value $216.46
Growth  +4720.9%
Annual growth 4.1%

640-2 Fire Truck and Trailer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 45 / 1
Availability Retired
640-2 LEGO Fire Truck and Trailer
Retail $4.89
Value $447.12
Growth  +9043.6%
Annual growth 9.9%

642 Tow Truck and Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces 44
Availability Retired
642 LEGO Tow Truck and Car
Retail $4.49
Value $131.22
Growth  +2822.5%
Annual growth 7.3%

641 Excavator

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 41 / 1
Availability Retired
641 LEGO Excavator
Retail $4.49
Value $239.43
Growth  +5232.5%
Annual growth 9.1%

621 Police Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 1
Availability Retired
621 LEGO Police Car
Retail $3.49
Value $706.31
Growth  +20138.1%
Annual growth 11.7%

643 Flatbed Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 2
Availability Retired
643 LEGO Flatbed Truck
Retail $4.89
Value $498.29
Growth  +10090.0%
Annual growth 10.1%

623 Red Cross Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 38 / 1
Availability Retired
623 LEGO Red Cross Car
Retail $3.49
Value $375.87
Growth  +10669.9%
Annual growth 6.1%

620 Fire Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1
Availability Retired
620 LEGO Fire Truck
Retail $4.49
Value $240.51
Growth  +5256.6%
Annual growth 6.5%

626-2 Red Cross Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces 37
Availability Retired
626-2 LEGO Red Cross Helicopter
Retail $5.49
Value $156.22
Growth  +2745.5%
Annual growth 3.4%

625 Tractor Digger

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
625 LEGO Tractor Digger
Retail $3.49
Value $29.32
Growth  +740.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

606 Ambulance

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1
Availability Retired
606 LEGO Ambulance
Retail $2.99
Value $514.18
Growth  +17096.7%
Annual growth 8.9%

604 Shell Service Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
604 LEGO Shell Service Car
Retail $2.99
Value $80.00
Growth  +2575.6%
Annual growth 5.0%

603 Motorbike

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1
Availability Retired
603 LEGO Motorbike
Retail $2.89
Value $416.17
Growth  +14300.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

600-2 Police Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
600-2 LEGO Police Car
Retail $3.49
Value $1,011.42
Growth  +28880.5%
Annual growth 9.1%

605 Street Crew

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
605 LEGO Street Crew
Retail $1.89
Value $236.61
Growth  +12419.0%
Annual growth 10.6%

601 Shell Filling Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1
Availability Retired
601 LEGO Shell Filling Station
Retail $1.89
Value $113.39
Growth  +5899.5%
Annual growth 16.0%

Fire Chief's Car Questions

What does LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Fire Chief's Car is $228. On the used market, expect to pay around $15.

Is LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car retired?

Yes. Fire Chief's Car has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car gone up in value?

Since it sold for $3.49 in shops, Fire Chief's Car has risen 6,438% in value, or roughly 9.1% a year on average. It has outgrown the Classic average of 6.8% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Fire Chief's Car near $249 in twelve months, about 9% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 602 Fire Chief's Car?

Fire Chief's Car has 29 pieces ($0.12 a piece at its retail price), and 2 minifigures: Firefighter (2).

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Fire Chief's Car Reviews

18 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
CollectionDX
“One of the oddest features of the early sets is that you cannot put the Mini-Figure in the vehicle. This is a throwback to the original sets that were created in the 1960’s where they were just buildable vehicle and Building sets. The entire concept of the now iconic... More Mini-Fig did not start until the mid- 1970’s, this set being one of the first to come with a Mini-Fig.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This early LEGO fire chief car from 1978 introduced the first minifigure fire chief, featuring a torso with a sticker decal and a traditional black fireman’s helmet. The car itself, while compact and adorned with stickers, has a humorous design quirk where the figure can't actually fit inside. The set is a simple build that showcases the early charm of LEGO designs.”
 
Excerpts from third-party reviews

About Town Classic

The LEGO Town Classic theme, active from 1978 to 1981, introduced foundational sets that established the urban layout concept in the LEGO world. Notable sets include 1592 Town Square Castle Scene, which combined medieval and modern elements, and 381-2 Police Headquarters, a prominent city infrastructure piece. The 379 Bus Station provided public transport centrality, while 600-2 Police Car offered essential city law enforcement. These sets, among others, played a critical role in defining the classic LEGO town aesthetic.

Classic consists of 45 sets that ran from 1978 to 1981. As of today, 1592 Town Square Castle Scene is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/sealed value of $2,662.
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