LEGO® Truck

Description

A vehicle, not a house

Most early sets show buildings, so this truck is an exception. That makes it interesting for a collection, because a vehicle needs wheels, axles and a load-bearing structure, parts that are missing from a plain house set. At 125 pieces the model stays manageable, yet the basic shape of a lorry is easy to recognise: cab at the front, loading area behind. That clarity makes it something you want to pick up and roll across the table.

Red, black and light grey

Red provides the most striking surface, black stands for wheels and details, and light grey and white add contrast. The result is a truck with a classic look that suits the other models of the period. When you rebuild it, you notice how much the spread of colour decides whether a vehicle convinces. A red body on a black chassis looks strong, while the pale parts can pick out the load bed or the windows.

Samsonite and the parts list

The Samsonite tag points to the distribution variant used in North America at the time. For you it mainly means that related sets may exist that differ only in labelling. The parts list on this page names all 18 part types with their quantities, so it is the most dependable source when you want to check a used copy. Missing wheels or axles stand out very quickly when you compare against it.

Starting from your collection

If you already own bricks in red, black and grey, the “What can I build?” tool shows whether other sets can be put together with them. Combining the truck with Warehouse 341-1 gives you a small scene as well: vehicle and building fit together by theme, even though they come in separate sets. With no figures included, it is up to you who drives and what gets loaded, and a few extra bricks quickly turn the pair into a small yard.

FAQ

How many pieces does Truck 317-3 have?

It has 125 pieces in 18 different part types and no minifigures.

What does System / Samsonite mean?

The set belongs to the System theme and also carries the Samsonite label, which refers to how it was distributed at the time.

Which colours does it have?

Red, black, light grey and white.