These are the LEGOLAND vehicle sets of the 1970s, the cars, lorries, fire engines, ambulances and tow trucks of LEGO town building before the minifigure. Most came without any figure at all. From 1975 a few included the first small LEGO figures, with a bare head and a body without arms, and these led to the minifigure of 1978. Some carried real brand names, Shell above all, as LEGO had a long partnership with the oil company, and 621 Shell Tanker Truck was one of the first. The later years added a hovercraft and a rally car to the usual mix of emergency services, building machines and transport trucks.
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 $724.
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 $114, while used sets can be found for $10 in good condition.
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