7 Classic LEGO® Car Models for Your Hobby Room

Lovers of classic cars, turn your hobby room into a car showroom with these nostalgic LEGO® car sets featuring makes and models from years gone by…

If you love that clean-car smell and feeling the wind in your hair, here’s how to bring that into your home. Fill your room with brick-built retro vehicles that have been spotted on the roads over the years! These LEGO classic car sets are accurate in all the details and look totally authentic.

So, settle in, pop on your seat belt and check out seven LEGO sets that are perfect for vehicle enthusiasts who long to hit the road in their dream car.

Dreaming and driving

Every car enthusiast dreams of owning a classic sports car. With the LEGO Icons Porsche 911 (10295) model, you can have a mini collectible car on display in your home.

This kit comes with two choices – Turbo or Targa? The first comes with a turbo-charged engine and the second with the iconic Targa bar and a removable roof. Both have authentic 911 details, from the angled headlights to the printed Porsche logo.

Will you escape the rat race and spend some quality time building this collectible sports car set?

Super set

Sleek, stylish and speedy – supercars are made to stand out. And the LEGO Creator Expert Ferrari F40 (10248) set is sure to stand out in your space.

With its aerodynamic lines, this model is impressively authentic. The rear spoiler and red bodywork are distinctive. Pop up the headlights or open the hatch to see the twin-turbocharged engine. There’s even the famous prancing horse logo on the steering wheel!

Search for this retired set on BrickLink, and use the build time to recharge your batteries and get back to top speed. The model is a must-have for all Ferrari fans.

A legendary look

Car designers are always looking to create something different. Build the LEGO Icons Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (10337) set to see what makes this legendary super sports car unique.

With its strikingly low silhouette and razor-sharp angles, all the little details add to the authenticity of this model replica. There are deep-dish alloy wheels, opening scissor doors and a sleek rear spoiler. Plus, the build is an opportunity to focus, relax, unwind and dream of feeling the wind in your hair. Aaaaaaaah…

US-style

Choices, choices! You might have a bit of a dilemma when you create the LEGO Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (10304), as there are a couple of cool building options.

This model of the iconic American ‘pony’ car is highly customizable and can be changed to suit your mood. Will you choose a hardtop coupé or a convertible? Classic or hideaway front headlights? White, grey or red racing stripes? There are even two license plates to pick from…

Classic car lovers will appreciate all the retro details on this vintage replica – like the furry dice!

Muscle model

Some automobiles are designed to attract attention. And the LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang (10265) does just that…

An iconic American muscle car, this build is big and beefy! The body is dark-blue with bright white racing stripes, and you can choose to add a rear ducktail spoiler and front chin spoiler. There’s also a printed mustang grille badge!

Although this set is retired, you can still bag the build on BrickLink and lose yourself in the magic of a Mustang…

Off-road, on-track

Fans of off-roading look for functionality as well as style in their vehicles. And the LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) build has both.

Land Rover lovers will appreciate this set, with its working steering and suspension. You can stick to a streamlined estate, or opt to add some adventure-ready accessories, such as a roll cage and roof rack.

Drive into your zone and enjoy this detailed Classic Defender build, complete with jerry cans, toolbox and working winch.

Beetle build

Want something that stands out from the crowd? Try the LEGO Creator Expert VW Beetle (10252) with its bright azure-blue bricks. It comes with curved fenders, a flat windshield and fuel tank. There’s even an authentic 4-cylinder air-cooled engine and the well-loved VW logo.

This iconic car is a retired model, but it can be found on BrickLink. Add the cooler box and surfboard for that zen feeling as you build.

Will you speed off into the sunset with one of these iconic cars? Whichever sets you choose, we hope this list has given you some ideas for the ultimate retro car display in your hobby room…