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8847 LEGO Technic Dragster
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LEGO 8847 Dragster is a vintage Technic set from 1983 valued at $320 for new and sealed sets, up 1180% from an original retail price of $24.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.23% since release. On the used market, values range from $69 to $88 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Dragster since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8847-1 Dragster is a Technic set released in 1983, containing 250 pieces. The model depicts a drag racing car and was released only in the United States. Its front wheels are steered by a pulley wheel positioned at the driver's seat. The set is also noted as the first Technic model to use pulleys as wheels and the first to use the newer tire treads designed for them.

A new and sealed Dragster is currently valued at around $320, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $74 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $330 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Complete Excellent with Orig Box and Instructs $295.00
-7.8%
(US) eBay listing for Dragster $310.33
-3.0%
(US) Excellent condition. Collectors piece. 10/10 Price tag applied. One seal is broke on... $349.99
+9.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (AU) Used - no instructions or box. $62.04
(US) Used - 8847 DRAGSTER VINTAGE 1983 EXPERT BUILDER TECHNIC SET CLEAN COMPLETE RARE
$72.60
--1.5%
(US) Used - Original used set, stored in ziplock bag with instructions (good cond. may hav... $94.99

Sets in Technic

8846 Tow Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1982
Pieces 379
Availability Retired
8846 LEGO Technic Tow Truck
Retail $65.90
Value $539.54
Growth  +718.7%
Annual growth 2.8%

8851 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 347
Availability Retired
8851 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $46.00
Value $460.00
Growth  +900.0%
Annual growth 4.0%

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%

8841 Desert Racer

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 180
Availability Retired
8841 LEGO Technic Desert Racer
Retail $18.00
Value $123.27
Growth  +584.8%
Annual growth 4.1%

1924 Motorcycle

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 103
Availability Retired
1924 LEGO Technic Motorcycle
Retail $12.99
Value $238.60
Growth  +1736.8%
Annual growth 7.5%

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Dragster Reviews

41 reviews
4.8
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Technicopedia
“Set 8847 was released in 1983 and was available only in the USA. Do they have top fuel drag racing in Europe? Maybe not, which would explain the discrepancy. This model features rack and pinion steering, a 2 cylinder reciprocating engine, and a rear differential, as well... More as a host of nice looking aesthetic features including a large rear spoiler.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Dragster from the Lego Technic series was only ever sold in the USA. To put it into perspective, at that time, Lego Technic had been around for only six years. It’s a good model of a dragster built from relatively few parts. There’s not much fun because it has only a few... More functions, but it does resemble the original, so it gets four stars in the overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Brickset
“This set was also the first time and still the only differential and "timing chain" that i have. I know its not really a timing chain but that's how its used in this model and i like that detail even though it didn't really do any thing. The use of colors was a nice touch as... More compared to other sets of the day. accept for the yellow exhaust pipes. Gray ones would have been better in my opinion.”
Full review at brickset.com

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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