How many pieces are in the Gas N' Wash Express?

Gas N' Wash Express contains 470 pieces.

When was the Gas N' Wash Express released?

Gas N' Wash Express was released in 1992.

🏛 Classic Town

Set #6397

Gas N' Wash Express

Gas N' Wash Express is a quintessential Classic Town set that captures the charm of the early 90s.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO fans of all ages who appreciate classic town layouts and simple designs.
Build: 470 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 103 ratings

Fans appreciate the nostalgic design and classic town feel of the Gas N' Wash Express. Some find the building techniques basic compared to modern sets, but the overall charm and playability are highly regarded.

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📝 Our Take

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Gas N' Wash Express is a quintessential Classic Town set that captures the charm of the early 90s. With its bright colors, simple yet effective building techniques, and focus on everyday life, it perfectly embodies the spirit of LEGO Town.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or those who appreciate the simplicity of classic LEGO design. It's a relatively straightforward build, making it accessible to builders of varying skill levels, and it offers a great display piece for any Town collection.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in complex building techniques or highly detailed models. Modern LEGO sets offer more intricate designs and larger piece counts. Consider sets from the Creator Expert line for a more challenging build experience.

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470

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

The modular design allows for easy integration into existing LEGO cities.
The use of classic building techniques provides a nostalgic building experience.
The inclusion of a car wash and gas station provides plenty of play possibilities.
The bright color scheme and detailed signage add to the set's visual appeal.

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⏳ Retired

Gas N' Wash Express is a retired set from the Classic Town theme, a line that holds significant nostalgic value for many LEGO collectors. Its age, coupled with a decent piece count and complete set with original box in good condition, can command a premium on the secondary market. While not as iconic as some larger sets, its relative affordability and wide appeal within the Town theme make it a potentially good investment, particularly for those focused on completing a vintage Town collection. Like any collectible, condition is key, and prices can fluctuate. The set's playability also enhances its collectibility.

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Compared to modern LEGO City gas stations, 6397-1 offers a simpler, more classic aesthetic. While newer sets may have more intricate details and play features, this set's vintage charm and nostalgic value make it a unique addition to any LEGO collection. Consider sets like 60330-1 for a modern gas station or 60257-1 for a service station, but if you want the feel of the early 90s, nothing beats this set.

3 Minifigures Included

Woman, White Top with Large Octan Logo, Green Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

B-

Man, Black Jacket over Red Shirt, Black Legs, Black Hair (3626b Head)

4 parts

Man, White Top with Large Octan Logo, Green Legs, Red Cap

4 parts

The set includes three classic minifigures featuring the Octan logo, adding to the set's overall vintage charm. The minifigure with the black jacket over a red shirt is a common head, but the torsos are unique to a few sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 470
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 117 unique parts, 462 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 470 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 474, including the 12 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Minifig Hose Nozz...

Part #: 194c02 3× Green

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412a 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412a 4× Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Green

Wedge Plate 4 x 9...

Part #: 2413 2× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Light Gray

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 1× Green

Part #: 2453a 1× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 3× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 2× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 2× White

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× White

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× Black

Street Sweeper Br...

Part #: 2475 3× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2476a 2× White

Window 1 x 4 x 5 ...

Part #: 2493a 2× Light Gray

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 2494 2× Trans-Clear

Wheel Skateboard ...

Part #: 2496 2× Black

Street Sweeper Br...

Part #: 2497 3× Light Gray

Street Sweeper Brush

Part #: 2498 9× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Black

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2584 1× Red

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2585 1× Light Gray

Wheel Holder, Pla...

Part #: 2655 2× Light Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× White

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 19× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 5× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 6× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 6× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 7× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Green

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Red

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 1× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 4× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9994 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040bpr0010 4× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Light Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× White

Tile 2 x 2 with R...

Part #: 3068bpr0030 1× White

Tile 2 x 2 with B...

Part #: 3068bpr0050 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with T...

Part #: 3069bpr0043 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Green

Baseplate 32 x 32...

Part #: 309pr0003 1× Green

Hook, Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 3127 1× Light Gray

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 3139 1× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Green

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× Red

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 5× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 10× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Red

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 3641 6× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Green

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Green

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plant, Flower Stem

Part #: 3741 2× Green

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 6× Yellow

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3788 3× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 4× White

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

Part #: 3821 1× White

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

Part #: 3821 1× Red

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

Part #: 3822 1× White

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

Part #: 3822 1× Red

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 3× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Gray

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× White

Equipment Hairbru...

Part #: 3852a 1× Brown

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× White

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 4006 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 5× White

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× White

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 1× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 4× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 8× Light Gray

Baseplate 8 x 32

Part #: 4187 1× Green

Part #: 4213 1× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4213 1× Black

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 4265a 1× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 1× Black

Hinge Bar 8L with...

Part #: 4319 1× Black

Window 4 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 4447 8× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 4448 8× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Green

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× White

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 5× Red

Tool Hammer / Mal...

Part #: 4522 1× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 1× Black

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 5× Black

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 6× White

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Part #: 4625 1× White

Construction Vehi...

Part #: 4626 1× Light Gray

Tool Jack [Comple...

Part #: 4629c01 1× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 1× Light Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864a 4× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× Light Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× White

String Cord Thin ...

Part #: 56823c30 1× Black

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014a 4× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 6015 4× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Blue

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Ri...

Part #: 73194c01 1× Light Gray

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c01a 2× Light Gray

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 165495 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The parts selection is fairly standard for a set of this era, with a good mix of basic bricks and plates in white, black, and red. The trans-light blue street sweeper brushes are a notable element, potentially useful for MOCs involving vehicles or street cleaning.