Classic Town is Calling!
Answer with the ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew

Relive the nostalgia of 1996 with this vintage set! Featuring 264 pieces and 3 minifigs, it's a must-have for any LEGO Town collector.

🏛 Classic Town
Set #2140

ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew

The ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew is a charming slice of Classic Town life.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans of all ages who appreciate classic designs and simple, enjoyable builds. ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 264 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the nostalgic charm and simple design of this Classic Town set. While some may find the build too basic, it remains a beloved piece for collectors and those seeking a retro LEGO experience.

Best Price
$270.00
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📝 Our Take

The ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew is a charming slice of Classic Town life. Released in 1996, this set perfectly captures the everyday heroism of roadside assistance, featuring a detailed tow truck and a crew ready to save the day.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate vintage designs and Classic Town aesthetics. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, offering a nostalgic trip for older fans and a great introduction to LEGO building for younger ones. Its display appeal lies in its retro charm.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in complex builds or licensed themes. Consider more modern City sets with advanced techniques, or explore themes like Star Wars or Marvel for intricate models.

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🧱 Building Experience

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264
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward construction
  • Classic Town design elements
  • Functional tow truck mechanism
  • Charming roadside scene

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew set presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its age and relatively low piece count contribute to its collectibility, particularly among Classic Town enthusiasts. While the price trend is currently stable, well-maintained, complete sets could see appreciation over time. The set's charm and nostalgia factor also enhance its potential value. However, the lack of highly unique or exclusive elements may limit significant price increases.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City tow trucks, the ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew offers a simpler, more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets may have more advanced features and details, this set stands out for its classic design and vintage appeal. Collectors might choose this set for its rarity and historical significance within the LEGO Town theme.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures, featuring classic smiling faces and vintage outfits. The two identical minifigs with sunglasses add a touch of cool to the roadside assistance crew.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 86 unique parts • 250 total pieces

Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges Glass 2 x 3 for H...
Part #: 2348b Trans-Light Blue
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ledges Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 2349b White
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Yellow
Plant, Pine Tree - Small 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Pine Tree ...
Part #: 2435 Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 2436 Light Gray
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top Windscreen 3 x 4 ...
Part #: 2437 Trans-Light Blue
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Wheel Arch, Mudguard, Slope 3 x 4 Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 2513 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Light Gray
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Blue
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Blue
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Green
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Blue
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Computer Screen Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0026 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Red Warning Triangle Print Tile 2 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3068bpr0030 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Danger Chevrons Red Print Tile 1 x 2 with D...
Part #: 3069bpr0026 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Yellow
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 10× Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 Green
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Red
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 Yellow
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 Blue
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 Yellow
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 Blue
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 Yellow
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 Trans-Light Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Equipment Brush / Push Broom Equipment Brush /...
Part #: 3836 Brown
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Yellow
Equipment Radio [Compact Handle] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 3962a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Yellow
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Light Gray
Vehicle Base 4 x 5 with Wheel Arches, 2 x 2 Opening Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 4211 Yellow
Vehicle Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, 1 x 2 Cutouts, No Center Hole Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 4212b Yellow
Vehicle Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, 1 x 2 Cutouts, No Center Hole Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 4212b Black
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4213 Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 4275b Yellow
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Black
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 Yellow
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 White
Bag / Briefcase Bag / Briefcase
Part #: 4449 Light Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends Hinge Plate 1 x 6...
Part #: 4504 Yellow
Tool Hammer / Mallet Large Tool Hammer / Mal...
Part #: 4522 Black
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 4531 Yellow
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 White
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4600 Light Gray
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 10× White
Hinge Tile 1 x 4 Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Part #: 4625 Yellow
Tool Jack [Complete Assembly] Tool Jack [Comple...
Part #: 4629c01 Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Solid Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864a Trans-Clear
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Yellow
Tool Hammer Cross Pein [6-Rib Handle] Tool Hammer Cross...
Part #: 55295 Dark Gray
Tool Oil Can [Smooth Handle] Tool Oil Can [Smo...
Part #: 55296 Dark Gray
Tool Drill, Electric Tool Drill, Electric
Part #: 55297 Dark Gray
Tool Screwdriver with Narrow Head [6-Rib Handle] Tool Screwdriver ...
Part #: 55298 Dark Gray
Tool Wrench / Spanner Open End [6-Rib Handle] Tool Wrench / Spa...
Part #: 55299 Dark Gray
Tool Wrench / Spanner, Box [6-Rib Handle] Tool Wrench / Spa...
Part #: 55300 Dark Gray
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) [Undetermined Length] String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823 Black
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014a Light Gray
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 6015 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Neon Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 6157 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Yellow
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 2140-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 71558 [No Color/Any Color]
String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 (Light Gray Drum) String Reel Winch...
Part #: 73037 Yellow
The set features a good selection of yellow and light gray parts, useful for building classic town vehicles and structures. The inclusion of headlight bricks is a nice touch for adding detail.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

White Wheel 8 x 6 (10x) $1.50
Black Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small (10x) $2.00
Yellow Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (6x) $1.80
Trans-Neon Orange Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x) $1.20
Blue Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (6x) $1.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the roadside assistance fleet with different service vehicles
🏙 Create a larger Classic Town layout with a service station
🚗 Design a custom tow truck with modern features

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos
3.2 /5
Mixed
11% positive
BlockTalk AI

Based on a limited dataset, overall sentiment towards LEGO sets, including related space and town themes, appears mixed. While one review highlights a positive experience with a Minecraft set, the majority of videos adopt a neutral stance, focusing on set details and historical context rather than strong opinions about the ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew (2140-1) itself.

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.2 /5
Mixed
11% positive
1
Positive
8
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

Based on a limited dataset, overall sentiment towards LEGO sets, including related space and town themes, appears mixed. While one review highlights a positive experience with a Minecraft set, the majority of videos adopt a neutral stance, focusing on set details and historical context rather than strong opinions about the ANWB Roadside Assistance Crew (2140-1) itself.

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Pigmie showcases a micro drone found on Amazon, unrelated, and PythFenn discusses the best LEGO Minecraft sets. BrickTsar explores the rarity and desirability of the vintage LEGO 1490 Town Bank, while BRICKLAND reviews LEGO 6614 Launch Evac 1, a space-themed emergency crew set.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

86
Unique Parts
250
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1