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Tow Truck and Car

642 LEGO Tow Truck and Car

Name: LEGO Tow Truck and Car
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 642-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (11 reviews)

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LEGO 642 Tow Truck and Car is a vintage Town set from 1978 valued at $131 for new and sealed sets, up 2814% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.28% since release. Used copies are valued between $5 and $6 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tow Truck and Car since November 2017. Medium accuracy

LEGO 642-1 Tow Truck and Car is a Town/Classic set released in 1978, containing 44 pieces. It builds a Shell-branded tow truck and a small red-and-black car in the pre-minifigure vehicle scale. The set includes a sticker sheet with two Shell logos to complete the livery.

A new and sealed Tow Truck and Car is currently valued at around $131, 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 $140 within the next year.

Tow Truck and Car (642-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $130.83 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1978, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 642 Tow Truck and Car at this time.

All regions

All regions 2
United States 1
Europe 1

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - eBay listing for 642 Tow Truck and Car	$4.68
	(NL) Used - 100% complete with instructions. No box. Playwear, condition 3/5.	$5.05

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	376-2 House with Garden Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $19.95 Value $575.73 Growth +2785.9% Annual growth 10.2% I own this set I want this set

	377 Shell Service Station Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $15.89 Value $1,178.81 Growth +7318.6% Annual growth 9.4% I own this set I want this set

	671 Shell Petrol Tanker Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $6.95 Value $589.68 Growth +8384.6% Annual growth 8.0% I own this set I want this set

	672 Fire Engine and Trailer Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.49 Value $730.13 Growth +13199.3% Annual growth 10.7% I own this set I want this set

	673 Rally Car and Motorbike Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.89 Value $113.85 Growth +1832.9% Annual growth 8.2% I own this set I want this set

	644-2 Police Mobile Patrol Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 64 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.89 Value $243.31 Growth +4030.9% Annual growth 8.1% I own this set I want this set

	670 Mobile Crane Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.49 Value $407.31 Growth +7319.1% Annual growth 9.4% I own this set I want this set

	674 Forklift and Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.49 Value $1,101.85 Growth +19970.1% Annual growth 11.7% I own this set I want this set

	622 Tipper Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces 45 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $215.63 Growth +4702.4% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

	640-2 Fire Truck and Trailer Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 45 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.89 Value $445.12 Growth +9002.7% Annual growth 9.9% I own this set I want this set

	641 Excavator Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 41 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $238.63 Growth +5214.7% Annual growth 9.1% I own this set I want this set

	621 Police Car Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $704.06 Growth +20073.6% Annual growth 11.7% I own this set I want this set

	643 Flatbed Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.89 Value $495.96 Growth +10042.3% Annual growth 10.1% I own this set I want this set

	623 Red Cross Car Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 38 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $383.91 Growth +10900.3% Annual growth 6.2% I own this set I want this set

	620 Fire Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $4.49 Value $240.51 Growth +5256.6% Annual growth 6.5% I own this set I want this set

	626-2 Red Cross Helicopter Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces 37 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.49 Value $156.22 Growth +2745.5% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	625 Tractor Digger Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $29.26 Growth +738.4% Annual growth 5.9% I own this set I want this set

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	602 Fire Chief's Car Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $3.49 Value $228.17 Growth +6437.8% Annual growth 9.1% I own this set I want this set

	604 Shell Service Car Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $79.72 Growth +2566.2% Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	603 Motorbike Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.89 Value $416.17 Growth +14300.3% Annual growth 5.5% I own this set I want this set

	600-2 Police Car Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $1,005.44 Growth +28709.2% Annual growth 9.1% I own this set I want this set

	605 Street Crew Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.89 Value $209.14 Growth +10965.6% Annual growth 4.8% I own this set I want this set

	601 Shell Filling Station Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $1.89 Value $113.00 Growth +5878.8% Annual growth 15.9% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

642-1

Name

Tow Truck and Car

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Classic

Year

1978

Availability

Retired

Pieces

44 (PPP $0.10)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$130.83

Growth

+2813.81%

Annual growth

+7.28%

90-day change

3.44%

Used

Value

$4.68

Range

$4.58 - $5.61

Quick Buy

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Price (new)

$126.91

Price (used)

$4.68

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$130.83

1 year forecast

$139.60+6.70%

5 year forecast

$167.17+27.77%

$159

$172

642 Tow Truck and Car is projected to be valued between $159 - $172 within five years.

Insights

Released long ago and now retired, Tow Truck and Car, a Classic Town set with era-specific Shell branding, benefits from scarce sealed examples and low remake risk, and while sealed copies have shown strong post-retirement appreciation, its small, minifigure-free format limits broader collector demand and raises condition sensitivity.

Set Facts

It consists of a red and black car and a Shell tow truck. The models are brick-built with period styling typical of late-1970s Town vehicles.
The set consists of 44 parts, an instruction sheet and a sticker sheet with two stickers on it.
The set's vehicles were not minifigure scale.
It is a co-branded set with Shell.

Tow Truck and Car Reviews

11 reviews

4.7

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“The LEGO Town 642 Tow Truck and Car is a set that exudes nostalgia. And little against that. Despite the fact that the mutual proportions here and there are not right, it is a set that is very typical of that time in terms of style. The construction of the tow truck is not... More much and is ready in no time. In the 70's and 80's most cars were four studs wide, including this tow truck.”

Full review at bouwsteentjes.info

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Classic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1981

Annual growth

+6.64% (this set +7.28%)

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

Community Stats

Tow Truck and Car currently ranks #17 out of the top most owned sets in Town Classic.

#1Snack Bar

#2Shell Petrol Tanker

#3Taxi

#4Shell Service Station

#5Mini Loader

#17Tow Truck and Car

#18Fire Station

#19Ambulance

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 $2,651.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$130.83

Value (in a year)

$139.60

Value (in 2 years)

$147.43

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$4.68

Value (low range)

$4.58

Value (high range)

$5.61

Accuracy

0.765000 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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