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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Racer since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8841 Desert Racer was a 180 piece Technic set released in 1983. This was the only Technic set released in Europe in 1983. Today's value for a new/sealed Desert Racer is estimated around $129 with a average yearly gain of 4% and is expected to level off closer to 3% soon. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $11 and $19 depending on the condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the...
$130.00
+0.6%
(US) 8841 Expert Builder Set Desert Racer Dune Buggy Vintage 1983 NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$149.99
+16.0%
(US) Excellent condition. Collectors piece. 10/10 Price tag applied.
$149.99
+16.0%

Sets in Technic

8846 Tow Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1982
Pieces 379
Availability Retired
8846 LEGO Technic Tow Truck
Retail $65.90
Value $749.41
Growth  1037.2%
Annual growth 6.0%

8851 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 347
Availability Retired
8851 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $46.00
Value $547.72
Growth  1090.7%
Annual growth 6.4%

8843 Fork-Lift Truck

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 269
Availability Retired
8843 LEGO Technic Fork-Lift Truck
Retail $24.99
Value $383.63
Growth  1435.1%
Annual growth 4.4%

8847 Dragster

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 250
Availability Retired
8847 LEGO Technic Dragster
Retail $24.99
Value $349.99
Growth  1300.5%
Annual growth 3.8%

1924 Motorcycle

Theme Technic
Year 1983
Pieces 103
Availability Retired
1924 LEGO Technic Motorcycle
Retail $12.99
Value $110.17
Growth  748.1%
Annual growth 5.4%
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Desert Racer Reviews

40 reviews
4.5
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Technicopedia
“Set 8841 was released in 1983, and was the only Technic set released in Europe that year. This is a much more traditional dune buggy than the previous model, 8845, and yet is very similar to the Go Cart 854. It features rack and pinion steering and a 1 cylinder... More reciprocating engine. The main chassis is constructed of beams, the roll cage and upper frame of axles and toothed connectors, and the colorful seat of standard plates.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Dune Buggy from the Lego Technic series is a small model with few functions. Nevertheless, it makes fun to assemble it and to play with it. Unfortunately, there is no differential, so the pistons are driven by only one wheel. Therefore, there are only 4 stars in the... More overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de

About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Desert Racer set 8841 was released in October 1983, retailing for $18, but has since been retired. New, unopened Desert Racer sets are valued at $129, while used sets can be found for $16 in good condition.
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