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6653 LEGO Highway Maintenance Truck
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LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck is a vintage Town set from 1982 valued at $118 for new and sealed sets, up 2860% from an original retail price of $3.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.86% since release. Used copies are valued between $7 and $11 depending on condition. The set's market has slowed, with a value that has slipped lately and growth that trails similar sets.

Highway Maintenance Truck Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Highway Maintenance Truck since February 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck is a Town Maintenance set released in 1982, containing 56 pieces and 1 minifigure. The blue four-stud-wide road maintenance van features a highway emblem with a bridge motif on the vehicle and the worker’s torso. Accessories include a wrench, a radio, and a triangular warning sign. The set was also named "Motorway Maintenance" and was included in the 1967-2 Town Value Pack.

A new and sealed Highway Maintenance Truck is currently valued at around $118, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 11% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $140 to $299.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Lego 6653, Highway Emergency Van, Vintage 1982
BrickEconomy Choice
$139.95
(US) Town: Highway Emergency Van (6653)-Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $299.00
+153.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - in very good condition, has both green (german) and blue side panels. Sticker... $8.40
(US) Used - eBay listing for 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck $8.63
(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box $8.72
(CH) Used - Complete with instructions, no box. All stickers applied. $10.31
(DE) Used - Complete with Instruction but no Boxplayed Conditon $10.49
(NL) Used - Complete with instructions (green stickers are in bad shape) $10.50

Market Momentum

Bearish
Over the last three months, 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck has eased in value. It has grown slower than similar retired sets over the past year, though the site's two-year forecast points to faster growth ahead.
DemandTop 25% in Town
High demand
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-8% typical for Maintenance
-42% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:67% bearish·23% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Highway Maintenance Truck Minifigs

Highway Maintenance Truck contains 1 minifigure. Highway Worker is exclusive to this set.
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Highway Worker
Minifigure wearing white hat with blue legs in highway pattern - hgh002
Exclusive
Value $13.49

Compared with other Maintenance sets

Highway Maintenance Truck holds a middle spot among the Maintenance sets, pulled in two directions. Its launch price was about half what most sets ranked lower cost, but similar sets held their value better than it over the past year.

#8 of 18
By growth since retail, +2,860%
+295%+4,716%
In the top half of the group.
$2.11 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$2.11
Typical
$2.11
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
16693 Refuse Collection Truck+4,716%
26608 Tractor+4,199%
36607 Service Truck+4,124%
86653 Highway Maintenance Truck+2,860%

Contained In Sets

1967-2 Town Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Town / Value Packs
Year 1985
Pieces 155
Availability Retired
1967-2 LEGO Town Value Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $484.90
Growth  +3134.8%
Annual growth 7.1%

Sets in Town / Maintenance

6383 Public Works Center

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 421 / 4
Availability Retired
6383 LEGO Public Works Center
Retail $29.99
Value $1,011.37
Growth  +3272.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

6693 Refuse Collection Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 115 / 2
Availability Retired
6693 LEGO Refuse Collection Truck
Retail $10.75
Value $517.76
Growth  +4716.4%
Annual growth 5.6%

6668 Recycle Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 109 / 1
Availability Retired
6668 LEGO Recycle Truck
Retail $9.25
Value $148.47
Growth  +1505.1%
Annual growth 4.5%

6671 Utility Repair Lift

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 106 / 1
Availability Retired
6671 LEGO Utility Repair Lift
Retail $7.99
Value $197.20
Growth  +2368.1%
Annual growth 5.7%

6667 Pothole Patcher

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 97 / 1
Availability Retired
6667 LEGO Pothole Patcher
Retail $9.25
Value $90.62
Growth  +879.7%
Annual growth 5.7%

1876 Soil Scooper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 73 / 2
Availability Retired
1876 LEGO Soil Scooper
Retail $7.99
Value $193.39
Growth  +2320.4%
Annual growth 6.1%

6645 Street Sweeper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 2
Availability Retired
6645 LEGO Street Sweeper
Retail $6.99
Value $200.22
Growth  +2764.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

6649 Street Sweeper

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 63 / 1
Availability Retired
6649 LEGO Street Sweeper
Retail $6.75
Value $74.83
Growth  +1008.6%
Annual growth 6.2%

6521 Emergency Repair Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 58 / 1
Availability Retired
6521 LEGO Emergency Repair Truck
Retail $4.75
Value $143.59
Growth  +2922.9%
Annual growth 6.1%

6647 Highway Repair

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1980
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
6647 LEGO Highway Repair
Retail $4.25
Value $143.35
Growth  +3272.9%
Annual growth 5.5%

6656 Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 53 / 1
Availability Retired
6656 LEGO Tow Truck
Retail $4.50
Value $144.94
Growth  +3120.9%
Annual growth 5.2%

6524 Blizzard Blazer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1988
Pieces / Minifigs 50 / 1
Availability Retired
6524 LEGO Blizzard Blazer
Retail $3.99
Value $83.57
Growth  +1994.5%
Annual growth 6.0%

6422 Telephone Repair

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 1
Availability Retired
6422 LEGO Telephone Repair
Retail $8.75
Value $49.28
Growth  +463.2%
Annual growth 4.2%

6564 Recycle Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 1
Availability Retired
6564 LEGO Recycle Truck
Retail $7.25
Value $28.63
Growth  +294.9%
Annual growth 2.5%

6606 Road Repair Set

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1
Availability Retired
6606 LEGO Road Repair Set
Retail $2.99
Value $52.50
Growth  +1655.9%
Annual growth 5.9%

6607 Service Truck

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6607 LEGO Service Truck
Retail $2.25
Value $95.03
Growth  +4123.6%
Annual growth 8.9%

6608 Tractor

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maintenance
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
6608 LEGO Tractor
Retail $2.25
Value $96.72
Growth  +4198.7%
Annual growth 7.4%

Highway Maintenance Truck Questions

How much is LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Highway Maintenance Truck is worth about $118 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $9.

Can you still buy LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck from LEGO?

No. LEGO no longer makes Highway Maintenance Truck. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Highway Maintenance Truck has gained 2,860% on its original retail price of $3.99, about 7.9% a year. That beats the Maintenance average of 5.6% a year by a clear margin.

Will LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck go up in value?

If its long-run trend holds, yes. BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Highway Maintenance Truck near $127 in twelve months, about 7% more than today. That is the long-run picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. Demand, supply and price signals are leaning downward. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck?

The set contains 56 pieces ($0.07 a piece at its retail price), with 1 minifigure: Highway Worker. Highway Worker is valued at about $13, about 11% of the set's value. Highway Worker cannot be found in any other set.

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Highway Maintenance Truck Reviews

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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The 1982 Highway Maintenance Truck features a compact design with essential tools for road repairs, including a wrench, radio, and functional hazard lights. The truck includes a minifigure with a printed maintenance uniform and room for gear in the rear compartment. A practical and iconic set from the early minifigure era.”
 

About Town Maintenance

The LEGO Town Maintenance theme, active from 1980 to 1998, focused on city upkeep and public services. Key sets include 6383 Public Works Center, which served as a hub for various maintenance activities, 6693 Refuse Collection Truck, essential for waste management, and 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck, used for road repairs and upkeep. These sets highlighted the essential services that keep a town running smoothly, adding a layer of realism to the LEGO Town series.

Maintenance consists of 18 sets that ran from 1980 to 1998. As of today, 6383 Public Works Center is the most valuable Maintenance set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,011.
Summary
Town Maintenance Highway Maintenance Truck set 6653 was released in January 1982, retailing for $4, but has since been retired. New, unopened Highway Maintenance Truck sets are valued at $118, while used sets can be found for $9 in good condition.
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