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8865 LEGO Technic Testcar
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LEGO 8865 Testcar is a vintage Technic set from 1988 valued at $477 for new and sealed sets, up 503% from an original retail price of $79.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.60% since release. On the used market, values range from $106 to $129 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Testcar since August 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8865 Test Car is a Technic set released in 1988, containing 900 pieces. It features a rear-mounted V4 engine with moving pistons, a 2-speed gearbox with neutral, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, adjustable seats, and pop-up headlights. The front wheels can be steered using a wheel at the driver’s position. It was the first Technic auto chassis to include a body and the first regular set to feature a V-configured engine aside from the supplementary 858 Engine Set.

A new and sealed Testcar is currently valued at around $477, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $108 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $379 to $517. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $489 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (JP) New condition, but both seal are cut.Inside bags are all sealed.Box is in shape, but ... $369.48
-22.5%
(ES) New in box. One seal is unglued. All still in original trays an polybags, box with we... $424.19
-11.0%
(US) eBay listing for Testcar $462.24
-3.0%
(UK) Both seals loose, all parts new in unopened bags and trays. Box has slight wear, and ... $535.75
+12.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS (cover page loose), NO BOX $107.63
(US) Used - eBay listing for 8865 Testcar $106.87
(UK) Used - Complete with instructions and a really battered box. $107.95
(NL) Used - Condition: Used, checked for completenessBox: Not includedInstructions: Includ... $112.29
(NL) Used - IN GREAT CONDITION, (bricks in great condition. no discoloration, white is whi... $125.48

Sets in Technic

8855 Prop Plane

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces / Figures 569 / 1
Availability Retired
8855 LEGO Technic Prop Plane
Retail $49.00
Value $236.26
Growth  +382.2%
Annual growth 4.3%

8853 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 326
Availability Retired
8853 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $32.00
Value $215.46
Growth  +573.3%
Annual growth 5.2%

8832 Roadster

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8832 LEGO Technic Roadster
Retail $9.50
Value $15.16
Growth  +59.6%
Annual growth 1.4%

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Testcar Reviews

29 reviews
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Technicopedia
“Set 8865, released in 1988, was the third generation auto chassis and improved upon the technology in the previous version, set 8860, in many ways. It features a 4 cylinder reciprocating engine in a V configuration, a 3 speed transmission, a working rear differential,... More working front and rear double wishbone suspension, rack and pinion steering, retractable headlights, and adjustable and reclining seats.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“This model is the successor of the legendary Car Chassis 8860. For the first time, not only the chassis but also the body was created. Secondly, the pistons in the engine were not installed transversely, but in a V-shape. And last but not least, the beautiful white rims were... More added. It’s a beautiful model, which is a lot of fun to assemble. Moreover, the construction is not as easy as with other models.”
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.
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Test Car. With V-4 engine, pop-up headlights (via a bar between the adjustable seats), rack-and-pinion steering, 4-wheel independent ‘suspension and a 2-speed gearbox plus neutral.
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