LEGO Set 1253 Shell Car Transporter: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	1253
Release year	1999
Piece count	102
Minifigures	1
Theme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1253 Shell Car Transporter, released in 1999 as part of the Town line, has 102 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 57 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 1253

The inventory of set 1253 lists 102 pieces, spare parts excluded: 57 different lots (one shape in one color) for 48 part shapes. The box also contains one spare part, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1253

Main color: black, making up 29% of the parts, followed by red (25%) and light gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	30	29%
Red	26	25%
Light Gray	12	12%
White	12	12%
Yellow	9	8.8%
Trans-Yellow	8	7.8%
Trans-Red	2	2%
Blue	1	1%
Trans-Light Blue	1	1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	24	24%
Wheels and Tyres	16	16%
Plates Special	13	13%
Tiles Special	9	8.8%
Bricks	7	6.9%
Bricks Sloped	6	5.9%

Most common parts in set 1253

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	4
Wheel 8 x 9 with Round Hole for Wheel Holder Pin 30027a	White	4
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028	Black	4
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Yellow	4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b	Light Gray	4
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	White	4
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Yellow	4
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Red	3
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Red	3

42 of the 48 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 1253

2 part shapes in set 1253 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with Ferrari Logo Print 3298pr0032	Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 1253-1 22645

Rebuilding set 1253 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1253 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6337 Fast Track Finish	35%	351	1996
6335 Indy Transport	35%	403	1996
2998 Stena Line Ferry	32%	197	1998
1821 Rally Racers	29%	196	1996
6432 Speedway Transport	28%	139	1999

No similarly sized set goes above 35%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1253 within its line

With 102 pieces, set 1253 ranks #112 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #81.

Included minifigures

Man, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Red CapQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1253 Shell Car Transporter have?

LEGO set 1253 Shell Car Transporter has 102 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 1253 released?

Set 1253 Shell Car Transporter was released in 1999 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1253?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1253 Shell Car Transporter: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1253?

The instructions for LEGO set 1253 Shell Car Transporter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1253.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1253?

Black, with 30 out of 102 pieces, or 29%. Next come red (25%) and light gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 1253 contain?

Set 1253 has 57 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 48 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in black, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 1253 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with Ferrari Logo Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1253?

Set 6337 Fast Track Finish, released in 1996: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.