Name: LEGO Technic Roadster
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8832-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (28 reviews)

LEGO 8832 Roadster is a vintage Technic set from 1988 valued at $15 for new and sealed sets, up 60% from an original retail price of $9.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 1.45% since release. Used copies are valued between $8 and $10 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Roadster since June 2017. High accuracy

LEGO 8832 Roadster is a Technic set released in 1988, containing 86 pieces. The model builds a dirt-track buggy with functional front steering operated from the driver’s position via a steering wheel connected to an axle and 8-tooth pinion gear. It includes a tilting steering wheel and a rear swingarm suspension for the driven axle. The set is also known as Dirt-Track Buggy in some catalogs and listings.

A new and sealed Roadster is currently valued at around $15, with annual growth of approximately 1%. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $15 within the next year.

Roadster has become a rare set, as set 8832-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Roadster was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 8832 Roadster at this time.

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Set is complete. Good condition overall. Instructions included but have a litt...	$8.00
	(US) Used - Complete w instructions, No Box, No Extra Parts	$8.87
	(IT) Used - Instruction yes, but no Box Photos: https://tinyurl.com/3ah79tsm	$8.97
	(IT) Used - Vintage Instructions Instructions Set 8832 - Technic Roadster (1988)	$9.04
	(IT) Used - Vintage Instructions Instructions Set 8832 - Technic Roadster (1988)	$9.04

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Set Details

Set number

8832-1

Name

Roadster

Theme

Technic

Year

1988

Availability

Retired

Pieces

86 (PPP $0.11)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.50

New/Sealed

Value

$15.17

Growth

+59.68%

Annual growth

+1.45%

90-day change

1.58%

Used

Value

$8.06

Range

$7.57 - $9.67

Quick Buy

eBay

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Price (new)

$14.71

Price (used)

$9.04

Bricklink

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$15.17

1 year forecast

$15.39+1.45%

5 year forecast

$16.27+7.24%

$16

$17

8832 Roadster is projected to be valued between $16 - $17 within five years.

Insights

Retired Roadster (set 8832) dates from the classic Technic era and benefits from nostalgia for early mechanisms, and sealed copies are relatively scarce; however its small, non-unique format and frequent modern off-road buggies limit upside and keep momentum modest.

Set Facts

The set features a dirt-track buggy with steering, a tilting steering wheel, and rear wheel suspension.
The front wheels can be steered using a wheel at the driver's position that drives an axle connected to an 8-tooth pinion gear.
The rear axle has a swing arm type suspension.
The set is also called "Dirt-Track Buggy."

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$9.50

United Kingdom

£6.00

Roadster Reviews

28 reviews

4.6

Collectors

Investors

Technicopedia

“Set 8832 was released in 1988, and was already the 4th Technic go cart. This set features rack and pinion steering using the new steering parts and a swing arm rear axle suspension. It is the first go cart to feature the specialized seat designed to fit a figure, although... More no figure comes with the set.”

Full review at www.technicopedia.com

Technic-Dialog

“The Roadster from the Lego Technic series is a typical beginner’s model. From relatively few single parts the model of a go-kart is built here, which has at least a steerable front axle and a spring-mounted rear axle. One cannot and should not expect more here. Altogether... More there are four stars in the overall rating.”

Full review at technic-dialog.de

Theme Analysis

Technic

Sets

574

Years

1977 - 2026

Annual growth

+4.03% (this set +1.45%)

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

Community Stats

Roadster currently ranks #231 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.

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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.

Dirt-track Buggy with steering, tilting steering wheel and rear wheel suspension. From 8 years.

8832 LEGO Technic Roadster