Lego and Porsche already have history. Remember the brilliantly detailed Technic sets on the 911 RSR and GT3 RS? And then there were the small Speed Champions kits from the same RSR and the 911 Turbo 3.0. Everything was brilliant.
This latest collaboration may have produced the best set of Lego related to motorsport, however.
The principles are as follows. This is a 1,458 brick kit that features what Lego calls ‘double-track roads’. Essentially, it’s a two-in-one set that you can transform into a wide-body 930 911 Turbo with a whale tail or an open-roof 911 Targa.
Fantastic, isn’t it? Lego had to design new elements for the curved shoulder area in both cars and the Turbo’s rear arches, but almost everything else is an existing Lego brick. Even the Targa’s rear window is made of six previous parts.
The interior is a beautiful brown color and features the rear seats of the 911, as well as a handbrake, gearshift and fully functional steering. The front seats tilt forward for adequate access to the rear, and the engine compartment includes an appropriate re-creation of that glorious 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. There is even a mini Lego turbocharger and a wider rear axle for the whale hunter.
Oh, and the Targa’s removable roof fits directly into the trunk area, and there’s a choice of silver or black Fuchs-like wheels. Tidy.
First users who purchase through the LEGO VIP loyalty program will also receive a package from the Lego Porsche owners’ club with its set, which includes – among other things – brilliant recreations of the ads from the late 70s and early 80s Porsche.
The complete set with both construction routes will cost £ 119.99 and will be part of the Lego Creator Expert series. What do we tell you, guys?