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LEGO 1963 / Classic Sets

In 1963, LEGO released 20 Classic sets across 7 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Architecture, Basic Set, Building, HO 187 Vehicles, Supplemental, Vehicle, and Wooden Box Set. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $134, today those sets are valued around $11,285.
Most valuable 1963 LEGO Classic set
750-2 Hobby and Model Box $2,211.00
Highest growth 1963 Classic set
261-3 1:87 VW Beetle with Garage +165732.50%
Largest 1963 LEGO Classic set
752 Hobby and Model Box 1,786 pieces
Most owned 1963 Classic set
315-3 European Taxi
20 sets

242-1-1 International Flags 1

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Supplemental
Year 1963
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
242-1-1 LEGO International Flags 1
Retail $0.50
Value $100.50
Growth  +20000.0%
Annual growth 7.6%

242-1-2 International Flags 2

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Supplemental
Year 1963
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
242-1-2 LEGO International Flags 2
Retail $0.50
Value $100.50
Growth  +20000.0%
Annual growth 7.6%

242-1-3 International Flags 3

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Supplemental
Year 1963
Pieces 5
Availability Retired
242-1-3 LEGO International Flags 3
Retail $0.50
Value $112.11
Growth  +22322.0%
Annual growth 7.8%

261-3 1:87 VW Beetle with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
261-3 LEGO 1:87 VW Beetle with Garage
Retail $0.80
Value $1,326.66
Growth  +165732.5%
Annual growth 12.1%

266-2 1:87 Mercedes 190 SL with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
266-2 LEGO 1:87 Mercedes 190 SL with Garage
Retail $1.65
Value $366.04
Growth  +22084.2%
Annual growth 7.9%

267 1:87 VW 1500 Limousine with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
267 LEGO 1:87 VW 1500 Limousine with Garage
Retail $1.65
Value $367.50
Growth  +22172.7%
Annual growth 6.5%

268-2 1:87 Ford Taunus 17M with Garage

Theme / Subtheme Classic / HO 1:87 Vehicles
Year 1963
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
268-2 LEGO 1:87 Ford Taunus 17M with Garage
Retail $1.65

314-2 Large & Small Wheels & Turn-Table

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Vehicle
Year 1963
Pieces 35
Availability Retired
314-2 LEGO Large & Small Wheels & Turn-Table
Retail $7.95
Value $378.35
Growth  +4659.1%
Annual growth 6.4%

315-3 European Taxi

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Vehicle
Year 1963
Pieces 48
Availability Retired
315-3 LEGO European Taxi
Retail $2.25
Value $86.27
Growth  +3734.2%
Annual growth 6.0%

316-2 Farm Tractor

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Vehicle
Year 1963
Pieces 49
Availability Retired
316-2 LEGO Farm Tractor
Retail $3.75
Value $365.54
Growth  +9647.7%
Annual growth 7.5%

317 Truck

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Vehicle
Year 1963
Pieces 125
Availability Retired
317 LEGO Truck
Retail $5.25
Value $401.85
Growth  +7554.3%
Annual growth 7.1%

318 Windmill Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building
Year 1963
Pieces 153
Availability Retired
318 LEGO Windmill Set
Retail $4.50
Value $1,038.15
Growth  +22970.0%
Annual growth 9.0%

400-4 Small Wheels with Axles

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Supplemental
Year 1963
Pieces 12
Availability Retired
400-4 LEGO Small Wheels with Axles
Retail $0.50
Value $19.73
Growth  +3846.0%
Annual growth 4.9%

600-1-1 Basic Set

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Basic Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
600-1-1 LEGO Basic Set
Retail $6.00
Value $258.57
Growth  +4209.5%
Annual growth 6.3%

711-4 Wooden Storage Box Large

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Wooden Box Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
711-4 LEGO Wooden Storage Box Large
Retail $4.50
Value $321.10
Growth  +7035.6%
Annual growth 7.0%

712-2 Wooden Storage Box Medium with Contents

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Wooden Box Set
Year 1963
Pieces 307
Availability Retired
712-2 LEGO Wooden Storage Box Medium with Contents
Retail $9.00

713 Wooden Storage Box Medium

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Wooden Box Set
Year 1963
Availability Retired
713 LEGO Wooden Storage Box Medium
Retail $3.50
Value $926.03
Growth  +26358.0%
Annual growth 9.3%

750-2 Hobby and Model Box

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Architecture
Year 1963
Pieces 1,620
Availability Retired
750-2 LEGO Architecture Hobby and Model Box
Retail $50.00
Value $2,211.00
Growth  +4322.0%
Annual growth 6.2%

751-2 Hobby and Model Box

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Architecture
Year 1963
Pieces 750
Availability Retired
751-2 LEGO Architecture Hobby and Model Box
Retail $18.50
Value $841.62
Growth  +4449.3%
Annual growth 6.3%

752 Hobby and Model Box

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Architecture
Year 1963
Pieces 1,786
Availability Retired
752 LEGO Architecture Hobby and Model Box
Retail $11.50
Value $2,063.00
Growth  +17839.1%
Annual growth 8.6%

Year Pricing

Retail
$134.45   (for all 20 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
~$11,284.52
Unfortunately, accurate retail and value pricing for all sets released in 1963 is unavailable. Many of these sets are difficult to find due to their age, limited production, and regional distribution. Additionally, records from this period are scarce, and original pricing information is not well-documented. As a result, determining precise values for these sets remains a challenge.

Subtheme Pricing

1963 / Classic
Annual growth
Building
+9.03%
Wooden Box Set
+7.35%
HO 1:87 Vehicles
+7.21%
Supplemental
+7.19%
Vehicle
+6.30%
Basic Set
+6.29%
Architecture
+6.23%

Subthemes

1963 / Classic
Sets
Architecture
3
Basic Set
1
Building
1
HO 1:87 Vehicles
4
Supplemental
4
Vehicle
4
Wooden Box Set
3

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1963 Classic sets by LEGO collectors.
#1European Taxi
#2Truck
#3Farm Tractor
#4Windmill Set
#5Large & Small Wheels & Turn-Table
#61:87 Mercedes 190 SL with Garage
#7Small Wheels with Axles
#81:87 VW 1500 Limousine with Garage
#91:87 Ford Taunus 17M with Garage
#101:87 VW Beetle with Garage

About LEGO Classic

The LEGO Classic theme comprises sets that offer a broad assortment of bricks and pieces in various colors and shapes. Unlike many other LEGO themes that revolve around specific narratives or characters, the Classic theme emphasizes open-ended creativity, allowing builders to construct whatever they envision. These sets serve as foundational building kits and include various LEGO elements and parts in a variety of packaging.
1963 LEGO Sets
1963 was pivotal for material and design innovation. LEGO completed its transition from cellulose acetate to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), improving color stability, durability, and clutch power. The company also launched Modulex—a smaller, precision-scaled building system for architects—produced by the new subsidiary Modulex A/S. Modulex elements were based on a 5mm grid and designed for 1:20 scale modeling, expanding LEGO’s presence into professional design and planning.