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Car Transport Depot

Car Transport Depot

7839-1·Trains·1986·2 minifigs·100 parts

Used Avg
$113.35
New Avg
$436.56
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About Car Transport Depot

Car Transport Depot (7839-1) is a LEGO Trains set released in 1986, currently averaging $113.35 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $3.94. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 100 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 3% of this set's value ($3.94 out of $113.35). 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 $436.56 vs $113.35 used — a 285% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1986). 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 Car Transport Depot (2)

Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Blue Legs, Brown Male Hair
Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Blue Legs, Brown Male Hair
pln068$1.60
Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat
Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat
trn068$2.34

Parts (100)

Road Sign Round with No Entry / Thoroughfare Pattern
Road Sign Round with No Entry / Thoroughfare Pattern
Glass for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof without Ridges
Glass for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof without Ridges
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×7
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×11
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×21
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
×3
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×20
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×5
Plate 6 x 16
Plate 6 x 16
×3
Plate 6 x 12
Plate 6 x 12
×2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
×2
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
×2
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
×2
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
×3
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow Thin Yellow with Black Border Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow Thin Yellow with Black Border Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×11
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
×2
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Slots
×4
Train, Track 12V Conducting Rail Straight
Train, Track 12V Conducting Rail Straight
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×6
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×7
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×14
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×4
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×9
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
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
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
×2
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3
Baseplate 16 x 32
Baseplate 16 x 32
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
×2
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Plate 6 x 6
Plate 6 x 6
×2
Train Coupling with Pin
Train Coupling with Pin
×2
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
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
×4
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
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×2
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 with Cable Grooves
Train, Track Sleeper Plate 2 x 8 with Cable Grooves
×5
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
×3
Train Base 6 x 16 Cutout
Train Base 6 x 16 Cutout
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Black Wheels, Train Spoked Small (23mm D.) and Black Pins (4180 / wheel3 / 2344)
×2
Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, No Center Hole
Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, No Center Hole
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×4
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Window 1 x 4 x 5 with Fixed Glass
Window 1 x 4 x 5 with Fixed Glass
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
×4
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×4
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Door Rail
×12
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×4
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
×2
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
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×2
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 4 Inverted
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 4 Inverted
×2
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×2
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass

Common questions about Car Transport Depot

How much is LEGO Car Transport Depot (7839-1) worth?

Car Transport Depot sells for an average of $113.35 used and $436.56 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 7839-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Blue Legs, Brown Male Hair ($1.60), Suit with 3 Buttons Blue - Blue Legs, Red Hat ($2.34). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $3.94. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Car Transport Depot?

The minifigures make up about 3% of the set value ($3.94 out of $113.35). 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 Car Transport Depot (7839-1) retired?

Yes, Car Transport Depot was released in 1986 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 Car Transport Depot 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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