The LEGO HO 1:87 Vehicles subtheme, also referred to as LEGO small vehicles where plastic sets released in the 1950's and 1960's to compliment LEGO sets which could be used to build houses, gas stations, garages, shops and more. These vehicles sets remailed in production for almost ten years until they were replaced by LEGOLAND vehicles in the early 1970s. LEGO made the these small 1:87 scale vehicles until around 1969.
1957 LEGO Sets
In 1957, LEGO celebrated its Silver Jubilee Year of 25 years since its founding. This was yet another important year in the history of LEGO in that the founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen, health began a steady decline and by 1957 it had deteriorated to the point where he could no longer participate in the business. The company was restructured and his son Godtfred Kirk Christiansen was appointed Managing Director. In addition, the 700-series System i Leg wood box sets were introduced and Language translations first appeared on the sides of boxes to cope with the variety of markets LEGO was sold in. Also, in 1957, LEGO Schweiz was established and was LEGO Group's first official company outside of Denmark located in Switzerland.