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LEGO 1989 / Town / Racing Sets

In 1989, LEGO released 5 Town Racing sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $27, today those sets are valued around $786, a growth of 2762%.
Most valuable 1989 LEGO Town Racing set
1518 Racing Service Crew $404.36
Largest 1989 LEGO Town Racing set
6591 Nitro-Dragsters 143 pieces
Most owned 1989 Town Racing set
6526 Red Line Racer
5 sets

1517 Black Racing Car

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 1
Availability Retired
1517 LEGO Black Racing Car
Retail $2.49
Value $15.72
Growth  +531.3%
Annual growth 5.1%

1518 Racing Service Crew

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 73 / 2
Availability Retired
1518 LEGO Racing Service Crew
Retail $6.99
Value $404.36
Growth  +5684.8%
Annual growth 9.0%

1899 Race Car Number 1.

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
1899 LEGO Racing Race Car Number 1.
Retail $1.99
Value $55.97
Growth  +2712.6%
Annual growth 9.4%

6526 Red Line Racer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 47 / 1
Availability Retired
6526 LEGO Racing Red Line Racer
Retail $3.99
Value $43.03
Growth  +978.4%
Annual growth 4.1%

6591 Nitro-Dragsters

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 143 / 2
Availability Retired
6591 LEGO Racing Nitro-Dragsters
Retail $11.99
Value $266.67
Growth  +2124.1%
Annual growth 5.4%

Year Pricing

Retail
$27.45   (for all 5 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$785.75
Growth
+2762.48%
Annual growth
+5.17%
Used
Value
$376.56

Community Stats

The following are the top 5 most owned 1989 Town Racing sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Red Line Racer
#2Nitro-Dragsters
#3Black Racing Car
#4Race Car Number 1.
#5Racing Service Crew

About LEGO Town Racing

The LEGO Town Racing theme, active from 1980 to 1999, centered on motorsports and competitive racing. Key sets include 6395 Victory Lap Raceway, a comprehensive racing circuit with grandstands and pit areas, and 6335 Indy Transport, featuring a transporter truck and race cars for Indy-style racing. The 6337 Fast Track Finish set provided a finish line and race infrastructure to complete the racing experience.
1989 LEGO Sets
1989 was a landmark year with the global debut of LEGO Pirates, introducing expressive minifigure faces, large sailing ships, and the Imperials vs. buccaneers conflict. Space Police I launched as a law-and-order counterpoint to Blacktron, while Model Team continued to grow with realistic, detail-rich vehicles for older builders. LEGO also strengthened its education arm under the LEGO Dacta name, reflecting an ongoing commitment to learning through play.