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LEGO 653 Ambulance and Helicopter is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1973 valued at $95 for new and sealed sets, up 6258% from an original retail price of $1.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.08% since release. Used copies are valued between $7 and $12 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ambulance and Helicopter since January 1973. Medium accuracy
LEGO 653-1 Ambulance and Helicopter is a LEGOLAND Vehicle set released in 1973, containing 37 pieces. The set includes two rescue vehicles: a medical helicopter and an ambulance, representing an early LEGOLAND emergency services model. This version was released in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. It is the same set as 460 Rescue Units, which was issued in the United States.

A new and sealed Ambulance and Helicopter is currently valued at around $95, with annual growth of approximately 8%, which is higher than other Vehicle sets. The average used price is $10 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $102 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Ambulance and Helicopter $91.89
-3.0%
(US) Nice clean box. Sealed instructions and bricks. Photos on request. $100.00
+5.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 653 Rescue ambulance helicopter Legoland hospital 653 build instructions
$9.99
--0.9%
(CA) Used - 100% complete with original instructions $11.18
(UK) Used - BrickLink store Iconic Bricks UK $12.17
(UK) Used - 100% COMPLETE with INSTRUCTIONS, but no original box. All bricks are of the CO... $12.70
(UK) Used - Complete with instructions No Box $12.70

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About LEGOLAND Vehicle

The LEGOLAND Vehicle theme is a subset of the broader LEGOLAND line from the 1970s and 1980s. This specific theme concentrated on various vehicles, from cars and trucks to boats and airplanes. Using a more simplistic design approach characteristic of that era, the sets aimed to recreate everyday transportation modes.

Vehicle consists of 47 sets that ran from 1970 to 1977. As of today, 611 Police Car is the most valuable Vehicle set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $705.
Summary
LEGOLAND Vehicle Ambulance and Helicopter set 653 was released in January 1973, retailing for $1, but has since been retired. New, unopened Ambulance and Helicopter sets are valued at $95, while used sets can be found for $10 in good condition.
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