Race Car (6609-1) is a LEGO Town / City set from 1980 that sells for around $2.83 used on BrickLink. It includes 1 minifigure with a combined resale value of $2.16, or 76% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Vertical Lines Red & Blue - Blue Arms - Blue Legs, Red Classic Helmet at $2.16. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Minifig value: $2.16 out of $2.83 total (76%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink. They'll earn more than bundling everything together.
Race Car sells for an average of $2.83 used and $100.19 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
This set includes 1 minifigure: Vertical Lines Red & Blue - Blue Arms - Blue Legs, Red Classic Helmet ($2.16). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $2.16. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
The minifigures alone are worth $2.16 (76% of the $2.83 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Vertical Lines Red & Blue - Blue Arms - Blue Legs, Red Classic Helmet at $2.16. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
Yes, Race Car was released in 1980 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.
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