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8841 LEGO Technic Desert Racer
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LEGO 8841 Desert Racer is a vintage Technic set from 1983 valued at $119 for new and sealed sets, up 562% from an original retail price of $18.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.27% since release. Used copies are valued between $11 and $16 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $109 and $144.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Racer since May 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8841 Desert Racer is a Technic set released in 1983, containing 180 pieces. The model is a dune buggy built on a beam-based chassis with an upper roll cage, four rubber tires on gray wheels, rack-and-pinion steering, and a steering wheel at the driver’s position that controls the front wheels. It also includes a single-cylinder reciprocating engine that uses the offset axle holes of 24-tooth gears to form a crankshaft. In Europe, it was the only Technic set released in 1983.

A new and sealed Desert Racer is currently valued at around $119, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $124 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $107 to $146.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Desert Racer ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$145.99
(ES) New in box. Box excellent, one seals is cut contents sitll selaed in original bags an... $101.81
-14.6%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $108.00
-9.4%
(NL) With box (1 seal is cut). With instructions. Bags are still sealed. Good condition. $114.06
-4.3%
(US) New in sealed box. Box has some wear - photos upon request. Seals are intact. Lift... $119.49
+0.3%
(US) TECHNIC Dune Buggy Desert Racer (8841)- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $145.99
+22.5%
(US) Excellent condition. Collectors piece. 10/10 Price tag applied. $149.99
+25.9%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8841 Desert Racer.

Sets in Technic

8846 Tow Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1982
Pieces 379
Availability Retired
8846 LEGO Technic Tow Truck
Retail $65.90
Value $547.30
Growth  +730.5%
Annual growth 2.7%

8851 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 347
Availability Retired
8851 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $46.00
Value $417.94
Growth  +808.6%
Annual growth 3.2%

8843 Fork-Lift Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 269
Availability Retired
8843 LEGO Technic Fork-Lift Truck
Retail $24.99
Value $271.29
Growth  +985.6%
Annual growth 5.6%

8847 Dragster

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 250
Availability Retired
8847 LEGO Technic Dragster
Retail $24.99
Value $319.93
Growth  +1180.2%
Annual growth 3.2%

1924 Motorcycle

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 103
Availability Retired
1924 LEGO Technic Motorcycle
Retail $12.99
Value $127.60
Growth  +882.3%
Annual growth 6.5%

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Desert Racer Reviews

40 reviews
4.7
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Technicopedia
“Set 8841 was released in 1983, and was the only Technic set released in Europe that year. This is a much more traditional dune buggy than the previous model, 8845, and yet is very similar to the Go Cart 854. It features rack and pinion steering and a 1 cylinder... More reciprocating engine. The main chassis is constructed of beams, the roll cage and upper frame of axles and toothed connectors, and the colorful seat of standard plates.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Dune Buggy from the Lego Technic series is a small model with few functions. Nevertheless, it makes fun to assemble it and to play with it. Unfortunately, there is no differential, so the pistons are driven by only one wheel. Therefore, there are only 4 stars in the... More overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de

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.
Summary
Technic Desert Racer set 8841 was released in October 1983, retailing for $18, but has since been retired. New, unopened Desert Racer sets are valued at $119, while used sets can be found for $14 in good condition.
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