How many pieces are in the Car Transporter?

Car Transporter contains 2,493 pieces.

When was the Car Transporter released?

Car Transporter was released in 2019.

🏛 Technic

Set #42098

Car Transporter

The Car Transporter is a fantastic display of Technic engineering.

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Who it's for: Ages 11+ · Advanced build Technic fans, car enthusiasts, and experienced LEGO builders
Build: 2,493 pieces · about 10 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 187 ratings

Fans praise the Car Transporter for its complex build and realistic functionality, especially the working ramp system. However, some find the building process repetitive in certain sections and the included car somewhat basic.

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📝 Our Take

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The Car Transporter is a fantastic display of Technic engineering. With its intricate mechanisms and realistic design, this set offers a rewarding building experience and a visually impressive model.

This set is perfect for Technic enthusiasts and car lovers. The build provides a challenging but satisfying experience, and the completed model is a great addition to any collection.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale sets or simpler builds. Consider Creator Expert vehicles like the Ford Mustang for a more classic building experience.

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2,493

Pieces

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10h

Estimated Build Time

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Advanced

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Realistic car transport functionality
Intricate gear systems for raising and lowering ramps
Detailed V6 engine with moving pistons
Includes a buildable blue car

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The LEGO Technic Car Transporter (42098-1) presents a decent investment opportunity, driven by its popularity within the Technic theme, substantial piece count, and the intricate functionality it offers. As a retired set, its value is likely to appreciate over time, especially among collectors seeking complete Technic vehicle collections. While not as iconic as some licensed Technic sets, its detailed design and play features contribute to its desirability. However, potential investors should be aware that Technic sets can be more niche than other themes, which may temper rapid appreciation.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Technic vehicle sets, the Car Transporter offers a unique combination of building complexity and play features. While sets like the Bugatti Chiron (42083-1) focus on supercar aesthetics, the Car Transporter prioritizes realistic functionality. It provides a different building experience than smaller Technic sets and offers more display presence. Collectors interested in vehicle functionality might prefer this over some of the licensed sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 2,493
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 144 unique parts, 2,493 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 10247 4× Black

Technic Gear 8 To...

Part #: 10928 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 46× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Dark Azure

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 11478 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 1× Dark Azure

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 3× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11946 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11947 1× Dark Azure

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 11947 1× Black

Part #: 11954 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 4× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 15100 32× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 15100 31× White

Tyre 49.53 x 20

Part #: 15413 6× Black

Technic Panel 3 x...

Part #: 15458 2× Red

Technic Panel 3 x...

Part #: 15458 24× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel 3 x...

Part #: 15458 2× Dark Azure

Technic Axle 5 wi...

Part #: 15462 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 18575 4× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 18651 6× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 51× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 9× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18677 2× Black

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 18940 2× Red

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 18942 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 18944 3× Black

Part #: 23948 6× Yellow

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 24116 2× Blue

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 24116 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 24116 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 24119 4× Red

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 24316 22× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 25214 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 26287 17× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 2× Yellow

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 518× Black

Technic Worm Gear...

Part #: 27938 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 27940 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Zipline, 22L with...

Part #: 27965 12× Flat Silver

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 2819 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Clear

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 43.2 x 14

Part #: 30699 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Trans-Clear

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 5× Tan

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 23× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32015 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 3× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 73× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 6× Yellow

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 8× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 32× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32063 4× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 17× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 25× Yellow

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 12× Red

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 12× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 4× White

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32198 1× Tan

Axle Hose, Soft 12L

Part #: 32200 1× Black

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 15× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 26× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 6× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 35× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 21× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 3× Dark Azure

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 27× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 4× Yellow

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32494 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 24× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 7× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 12× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 14× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 6× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 10× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 12× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 16× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 22× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 20× Red

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 8× Dark Azure

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 11× Tan

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32557 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 33299b 11× Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Black

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 21× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Part #: 3747b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 40490 19× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 4× Dark Azure

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 8× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 41678 4× Black

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 30× Red

Technic Panel Car...

Part #: 42531 2× Red

Technic Panel Car...

Part #: 42531 4× Dark Azure

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 69× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 72× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 6× Red

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 14× Yellow

Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR

Part #: 44309 4× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 44809 8× Red

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 42× Yellow

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 6× Black

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 48267 2× Trans-Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48496 1× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 10× Light Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 51319 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 13× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...

Part #: 56145 10× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 30 x 14

Part #: 56904 4× Black

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 15× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 39× Red

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 20× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 10× Red

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Black

Technic Universal...

Part #: 61903 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 11× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 14× Black

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 62531 4× Dark Azure

Technic Gear Diff...

Part #: 62821b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 6× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 63869 16× Black

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 12× Black

Technic Beam 5 x ...

Part #: 64178 5× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam Fram...

Part #: 64179 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64394 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64680 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel 5 x...

Part #: 64782 1× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 31× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 222× Blue

Part #: 6632 24× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× Red

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87080 1× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87080 2× Dark Azure

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87082 5× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87082 2× Black

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 18× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87086 1× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87086 2× Dark Azure

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87408 4× Black

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 87761 1× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 92906 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 10× Trans-Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 12× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 8× Trans-Red

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 99008 7× Tan

Technic Beam Tria...

Part #: 99773 4× Black

The set offers a wide array of Technic pins and axles, providing a good starting point for MOC builders looking to create functional mechanisms. The large quantity of blue pins is particularly useful.