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Set 311-5 Remote Control Car Set
System Samsonite

LEGO® Remote Control Car Set

The Remote Control Car Set 311-5 came out in 1970 as part of the Samsonite range and has 189 pieces. Its very name promises a vehicle that can do more than stand still.

Set number
311-5
Year
1970
Pieces
189
Minifigures
0
Theme
Samsonite
Different parts
45
What can I build with it?

Parts list 45

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Description

A car you can steer from afar

Talk of a remote-control car means movement at the press of a button, and in the early seventies that was something special. The set therefore speaks to anyone who likes playing with technology and wants a model that does more than roll. At 189 pieces the scope is manageable, yet larger than the simplest models of those years. How exactly the control is solved is best seen in the parts list on this page. The complete list of components helps you understand the build and find missing pieces precisely, even if you have no manual to hand.

Blue, red, black and clear

The colour scheme is bold: blue and red dominate, black provides contrast, and transparent pieces take care of windows or covers. The 189 bricks come in 29 different types, quite a broad mix. That variety is exactly what appeals to collectors who want to know which special parts were used at the time and how they differ from the components of today. Alongside them, the many small special shapes stand out, setting the car apart from a plain brick model and making it especially interesting for collectors.

Play it or collect it

For children the model was meant for driving, while for today's collectors it is more a piece of technical history. Displaying it shows that even early brick sets worked with moving functions. As part of the Samsonite range it sits well with the other car and vehicle sets from 1970, and together they look like a small fleet. A careful comparison with the original is possible thanks to the parts list. A car with a remote-control character was a statement then, and the model still lets you recapture and show off that feeling today.

Parts for new vehicles

Even without the remote control the bricks are very usable. With “What can I build?” you can see which other vehicles your stock allows. Blue and red standard parts suit bodywork, spoilers or trailers. If you own several sets from this period, you can pool your stock and design new cars without buying anything, and they will look quite different from the original model. That also saves space in the collection, because instead of keeping every car assembled you can sort the parts and rebuild them whenever you like.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Remote Control Car Set?
The set has 189 pieces in 29 different types. There are no minifigures.
Which range is it from?
It belongs to the Samsonite range and was released in 1970.
Can I use the parts for other vehicles?
Yes. The “What can I build?” tool shows which models are possible.

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