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608-2 LEGO Taxi
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LEGO 608 Taxi is a vintage Town set from 1979 valued at $221 for new and sealed sets, up 11002% from an original retail price of $1.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.08% since release. Used copies are valued between $3 and $7 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Taxi since September 2017. Medium accuracy
LEGO 608-2 Taxi is a Town Classic set released in 1979, containing 25 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build depicts a small taxi and includes a printed “TAXI” brick. The included early minifigure reflects late-1970s design conventions, such as no back printing. Due to the compact vehicle design, the minifigure cannot be seated inside the car.

A new and sealed Taxi is currently valued at around $221, with annual growth of approximately 7%. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $235 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 21% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Town: Taxi (608) - New Sealed Rare Vintage Car 1979
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$199.98
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set in fair used condition. With instructions in fair used condition. $3.68
(US) Used - eBay listing for 608-2 Taxi $3.64
(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box $3.68
(DE) Used - good contition, with instruction $3.93
(BE) Used - Complete set in normal used condition. With (very used, teared) instructions,... $4.33
(IT) Used - No box, instructions 8/10 $4.73

Minifigs

Taxi contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
trn088
Male in Black Suit
Minifigure wearing a black suit with 3 buttons, blue legs, and a black hat - trn088
Exclusive
Value $46.24

Sets in Town / Classic

381-2 Police Headquarters

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 372 / 4
Availability Retired
381-2 LEGO Police Headquarters
Retail $34.50
Value $1,159.06
Growth  +3259.6%
Annual growth 5.1%

588 Police Headquarters

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 372 / 4
Availability Retired
588 LEGO Police Headquarters
Retail $34.50
Value $1,305.45
Growth  +3683.9%
Annual growth 8.0%

560 Town House

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2
Availability Retired
560 LEGO Town House
Retail $19.95
Value $756.37
Growth  +3691.3%
Annual growth 8.7%

379 Bus Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 172 / 4
Availability Retired
379 LEGO Bus Station
Retail $19.95
Value $976.87
Growth  +4796.6%
Annual growth 7.8%

361-2 Garage

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 79 / 1
Availability Retired
361-2 LEGO Garage
Retail $8.95
Value $475.27
Growth  +5210.3%
Annual growth 5.1%

554 Exxon Fuel Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 79 / 1
Availability Retired
554 LEGO Exxon Fuel Tanker
Retail $3.89
Value $582.38
Growth  +14871.2%
Annual growth 6.5%

556 Emergency Van

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 1
Availability Retired
556 LEGO Emergency Van
Retail $4.25
Value $211.33
Growth  +4872.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

675 Snack Bar

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 64 / 2
Availability Retired
675 LEGO Snack Bar
Retail $6.95
Value $515.26
Growth  +7313.8%
Annual growth 6.0%

645 Police Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 1
Availability Retired
645 LEGO Police Helicopter
Retail $6.95
Value $254.42
Growth  +3560.7%
Annual growth 4.8%

558 Road Crane

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
558 LEGO Road Crane
Retail $6.95
Value $600.00
Growth  +8533.1%
Annual growth 6.6%

540-2 Police Units

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 49 / 1
Availability Retired
540-2 LEGO Police Units
Retail $4.25
Value $259.15
Growth  +5997.6%
Annual growth 9.1%

542 Street Crew

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 45 / 2
Availability Retired
542 LEGO Street Crew
Retail $3.99
Value $294.44
Growth  +7279.4%
Annual growth 7.4%

646 Auto Service

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 1
Availability Retired
646 LEGO Auto Service
Retail $3.95
Value $173.55
Growth  +4293.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

607 Mini Loader

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
607 LEGO Mini Loader
Retail $1.89
Value $78.71
Growth  +4064.6%
Annual growth 3.9%

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Taxi Reviews

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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The set represents early LEGO Town designs with minimalistic builds and simplicity, reflecting the style of LEGO sets from that era.”
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This early LEGO Town set features a simple yet iconic design, showcasing the beginnings of the minifigure era. While the car isn’t scaled to fit figures, it includes a printed "Taxi" piece and a minifigure, highlighting LEGO's early focus on creative play and thematic builds. A great example of the evolution of LEGO design in the late 1970s.”
 

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/factory sealed value of $2,573.
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