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Mobile Car Crane

Mobile Car Crane

1489-1·Town / City·1989·2 minifigs·86 parts

Used Avg
$115.99
New Avg
$614.28
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About Mobile Car Crane

Mobile Car Crane (1489-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 1989, currently averaging $115.99 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $3.36. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 86 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 3% of this set's value ($3.36 out of $115.99). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $614.28 vs $115.99 used — a 430% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1989). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Mobile Car Crane (2)

Horizontal Lines Blue - Blue Arms - White Legs, Brown Female Hair
Horizontal Lines Blue - Blue Arms - White Legs, Brown Female Hair
hor017$1.95
Overalls Red with Pocket, Red Legs, White Cap
Overalls Red with Pocket, Red Legs, White Cap
ovr006$1.41

Parts (86)

Tire 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread
Tire 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread
×4
Glass for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges
Glass for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof
Crane Arm Outside, Narrow with 16 Studs with Black Arrows and 3L Liftarm Pattern
Crane Arm Outside, Narrow with 16 Studs with Black Arrows and 3L Liftarm Pattern
Crane Arm Center (Technic Liftarm 1 x 16)
Crane Arm Center (Technic Liftarm 1 x 16)
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Lifting Ring Thin
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Lifting Ring Thin
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
×3
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
×4
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×4
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Male (Digger Bucket Holder)
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Male (Digger Bucket Holder)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
×4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Female (Digger Bucket Holder)
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 - Female (Digger Bucket Holder)
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×6
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
×4
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×2
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Vertical
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Vertical
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
×4
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
×4
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×4
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
Hook Metal 1 x 4 x 1
Hook Metal 1 x 4 x 1

Common questions about Mobile Car Crane

How much is LEGO Mobile Car Crane (1489-1) worth?

Mobile Car Crane sells for an average of $115.99 used and $614.28 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 1489-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Horizontal Lines Blue - Blue Arms - White Legs, Brown Female Hair ($1.95), Overalls Red with Pocket, Red Legs, White Cap ($1.41). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $3.36. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Mobile Car Crane?

The minifigures make up about 3% of the set value ($3.36 out of $115.99). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Mobile Car Crane (1489-1) retired?

Yes, Mobile Car Crane was released in 1989 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Mobile Car Crane set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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