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858 LEGO Technic Auto Engines
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Auto Engines since January 1980. Medium accuracy
LEGO set 858 Auto Engines was a 460 piece Expert Builder Technic set released in 1980 in the United States. The set features instructions for 4 different engines including a 3 cylinder inline engine, a V6 engine, a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine, and a 2-cycle engine. The details for each engine feature reciprocating rectangular pistons, spark plug wires, and belts all from TECHNIC parts. Since this set was available only in the United States and a limited number were in production it is extremely uncommon and very difficult to find on the secondary markets.
Auto Engines is an extremely old and very rare LEGO set. We have not seen set 858-1 currently for sale online or in the hundreds of retail stores in good/new condition in over 1,443 days. Because of the rarity of this hard to find set the current estimated value of $846.03 might actually be much lower than the true value, assuming this set can be found for sale.Because Auto Engines is a very old set from 1980, finding it in a sealed and good condition might be difficult thus making the true value even that much higher.

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Auto Engines Reviews

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“It features instructions for 4 different engines: a 3 cylinder inline engine, a V6 engine, a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed (Boxer) engine, and a 2-cycle engine. Ironically, this last engine can not be considered either 2 or 4 cycle because there are no valves or transfer... More ports, making the term meaningless. All of the engines feature reciprocating rectangular pistons, spark plug wires, and belts. Other features vary by model.”
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About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
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Technical Sets for experienced builders
LEGO Technical Sets are for experienced LEGO builders from 9 years who like to work with technical problems. These detailed working models with gears and steering and working pistons are challenging but rewarding to build. Instruction books detail 2 or more different models from each set.
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