How many pieces are in the Car Transporter?

Car Transporter contains 342 pieces.

What age is the Car Transporter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5+.

When was the Car Transporter released?

Car Transporter was released in 2021.

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Set #60305

Car Transporter

The Car Transporter is a surprisingly fun and functional City set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy vehicles and role-playing
Build: 342 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 8.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 73 ratings

Fans appreciate the Car Transporter for its playability and realistic design, making it a great addition to any LEGO City. Some find the build relatively simple, but the set's functionality and overall value are generally well-received.

$29.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Car Transporter is a surprisingly fun and functional City set. It perfectly captures the essence of a car hauling truck, offering playability and a realistic design that kids and adult collectors will appreciate. The set is a great addition to any LEGO City layout, adding a touch of realism and logistical support.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and City builders. The build is straightforward and engaging, providing a satisfying experience without being overly complex. The play features are well-integrated, allowing for hours of imaginative play with the included cars and minifigures.

Skip this if you're primarily looking for a challenging or highly detailed build. While enjoyable, its simplicity might not satisfy experienced builders seeking intricate techniques. Consider the LEGO Technic Car Transporter for a more complex and realistic model.

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🧱 Building Experience

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342

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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11cm × 31cm × 8cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple yet effective techniques for building the car transporter
Functional loading and unloading mechanisms
Incorporation of smaller vehicle for added play value
Sturdy construction ensures durability during play

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Car Transporter (60305) is a retired set from the popular LEGO City theme, which typically sees moderate appreciation over time. While not a highly sought-after set, its reasonable piece count and play features contribute to its collectibility. As a retired set, its value will likely gradually increase, particularly if kept in pristine condition with the original box. However, the set's relatively common parts and lack of exclusive minifigures may limit its long-term investment potential.

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Compared to other LEGO City vehicle sets, the Car Transporter offers a unique play experience focused on vehicle logistics. While smaller than the LEGO Technic Car Transporter, it's more accessible for younger builders. It provides a different type of vehicle play than sets like the LEGO City Race Car, focusing on transport rather than speed.

2 Minifigures Included

Woman, Black Jacket, Medium Blue Legs, Reddish Brown Hair

4 parts

C+

Man, Dark Red Jacket, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Cap, Moustache

4 parts

C+

The set includes two standard LEGO City minifigures: a female driver with a black jacket and a male driver with a dark red jacket. These figures are common across multiple City sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 342
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 96 unique parts, 334 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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 2× White

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 2× Green

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Part #: 11477 2× Orange

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Part #: 15207 2× Lime

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Part #: 2432 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 12

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Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 3

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 10

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Brick 1 x 4

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Brick 1 x 4

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Part #: 30157 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Lime

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Green

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 3× White

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Part #: 30414 2× Tan

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Part #: 32803 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

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Windscreen 2 x 6 ...

Part #: 35336 1× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Orange

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Lime

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Equipment Brush /...

Part #: 3836 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3895 2× Black

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Black

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 4006 1× Flat Silver

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Orange

Bracket 2 x 2 wit...

Part #: 41682 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Tan

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Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× White

Brick Sloped 10° ...

Part #: 4515 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

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Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 2× White

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Part #: 50745 4× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Orange

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 57783 1× Trans-Light Blue

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 10× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 60212 1× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× White

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Yellow

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Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Brick Sloped 18° ...

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Brick Sloped 18° ...

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Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

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Part #: 6636 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 67688 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 68297 1× White

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Part #: 69729 6× White

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Part #: 77295 1× [No Color/Any Color]

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Part #: 85984 2× Black

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 10× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

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Tyre 21 x 12 with...

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Plate 8 x 16

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Part #: 93273 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 93274 3× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 8× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 98263 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 1× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Black

The set offers a variety of white and light bluish gray panels and slopes, useful for creating clean, modern vehicle designs. The inclusion of 10 black tires and dark bluish gray grille tiles adds to the set's overall utility for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] (21x) $2.10

Light Bluish Gray Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate (16x) $1.60

Black Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band (10x) $2.00

Dark Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (10x) $1.50

Green Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (4x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mobile crane or tow truck

🏙 Expansion to a LEGO City car dealership

🚗 Modified trailer for transporting other LEGO vehicles

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO City Car Transporter (60305) and its successor (60408) receive neutral reviews across various YouTube channels. Reviewers like RacingBrick and JANG's LEGO Reviews offer detailed looks without strong positive or negative sentiments, focusing on design and functionality.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

MADABOUTLEGO showcases the 60305 set, highlighting the car transporter and muscle car. RacingBrick provides a detailed review of the 60408, emphasizing its functions, while JANG's LEGO Reviews appreciates the design excellence of the 60408, even suggesting it could be smaller.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

4 videos

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RacingBrick

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MADABOUTLEGO

59.0K views Review

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Mikro

12.3K views Review

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11.7K views Unboxing

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

📖 Building Instructions 4

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

342

Official Piece Count

334

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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