LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter 1253-1
LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter (1253-1) is worth about $39 on the secondary market today, against a $12 retail price. It has 102 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 1253-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Shell
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 102
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $12
- Market value
- $39
- Used value
- $6
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Minifigures in LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter
Shell Race Car Transporter value by year
From $17 in 2016 to $39 in 2026 so far: +125%. Its highest year was 2024, at $40.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $39 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $38 | −3.5% |
| 2024 | $40 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $39 | +92.7% |
| 2022 | $20 | −17.3% |
| 2021 | $24 | +25.6% |
| 2020 | $19 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $19 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | $18 | +32.7% |
| 2017 | $14 | −21.5% |
| 2016 | $17 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — about typical for Town sets (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter (1253-1) worth?
LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter is worth approximately $39 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter retired?
Yes — Shell Race Car Transporter (1253-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter gone up in value?
Yes. Shell Race Car Transporter launched at $12 and now trades around $39, an increase of 225.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shell Race Car Transporter?
At its $12 retail price across 102 pieces, Shell Race Car Transporter works out to about $0.118 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter a good investment?
Shell Race Car Transporter currently trades 225.7% above its $12 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter so expensive?
Shell Race Car Transporter was released in 1999 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.