LEGO® Antique Car

Description

A veteran car in bricks

An old-fashioned car makes a rewarding subject for studded bricks: a tall body, upright wheels and a windscreen that can be shown with a transparent piece. The set manages with 111 pieces spread across 17 part types. There are no minifigures, so you will need to imagine the driver. Because the model stays small, it builds quickly and is recognisable at once, which is a large part of its appeal next to much more elaborate modern sets.

Black, grey, red and clear

The main colours are black, light grey and red, along with trans-clear. Black suits the chassis and wheels, red gives the bodywork its colour, and light grey works for details such as a radiator or bumper. The clear part naturally stands in for the windscreen. This combination still looks convincing today and recalls the cars we know from old photographs. The parts list on this page gives the exact quantity of every piece in each colour.

To collect or to play with

If you collect sets from the earliest years, the antique car is a small vehicle from 1968 that sits happily beside similar models. It is just as good for play. The model is compact, and depending on how you build the wheels it can roll across a table. You could add a home-made garage or petrol station. It also makes a sensible first vehicle project for beginners, because the build is clear and never feels overwhelming.

Reuse rather than put away

The 111 pieces are yours to use in whatever form you like. On Bricoria, the “What can I build?” tool shows which other sets could be assembled from your collection. The black and red basics in particular turn up in many models, from lorries to small houses. That means the car can be taken apart again at any time and serve as raw material for the next vehicle, without any need to buy more bricks.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Antique Car 329-3 have?

It has 111 pieces in 17 different types. No minifigures are included.

Which colours define the model?

Mainly black, light grey and red, plus trans-clear for the windscreen. Exact quantities appear in the parts list.

Is it part of a particular range?

Yes, it belongs to the System / Samsonite range and was released in 1968.