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LEGO Town 1255 Shell Car Wash

1999137 pieces2 minifigures

LEGO 1255 Shell Car Wash

Specifications

Set number1255
Release year1999
Piece count137
Minifigures2
ThemeTown
SubthemeTown Jr.
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1255 Shell Car Wash, released in 1999 as part of the Town line, has 137 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 68 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 1255

The inventory of set 1255 lists 137 pieces, spare parts excluded: 68 different lots (one shape in one color) for 61 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1255

Main color: white, making up 24% of the parts, followed by yellow (20%) and black (18%).

ColorPartsShare
White3324%
Yellow2720%
Black2418%
Trans-Light Blue1511%
Light Gray139.5%
Blue64.4%
Dark Gray53.6%
Red32.2%
Trans-Red32.2%
Trans-Yellow21.5%
Other colors (4)53.6%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks3526%
Transportation - Land1914%
Windows and Doors118%
Bricks Special118%
Plates118%
Tiles96.6%

Most common parts in set 1255

PartColorQuantity
Street Sweeper Brush 2498Trans-Light Blue9
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412bYellow6
Brick 1 x 2 3004White5
Window 1 x 4 x 5 with Hollow Studs 2493bBlack4
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 5 2494Trans-Light Blue4
Wheel 8 x 9 with Round Hole for Wheel Holder Pin 30027aWhite4
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028Black4
Brick 1 x 2 3004Yellow4
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162Light Gray4
Street Sweeper Brush Holder 2475Black3

50 of the 61 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 1255

One part shape in set 1255 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 1255-1 22647

Rebuilding set 1255 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1255 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
6472 Gas N' Wash Express31%4742001

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1255 within its line

With 137 pieces, set 1255 ranks #88 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #68.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Man, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Red Cap from set 1255Man, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Red CapQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Woman, White Shirt with Pockets, Blue Legs, Brown Hair from set 1255Woman, White Shirt with Pockets, Blue Legs, Brown HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1255 Shell Car Wash have?

LEGO set 1255 Shell Car Wash has 137 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 1255 released?

Set 1255 Shell Car Wash was released in 1999 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1255?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1255 Shell Car Wash: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1255?

The instructions for LEGO set 1255 Shell Car Wash can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1255.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1255?

White, with 33 out of 137 pieces, or 24%. Next come yellow (20%) and black (18%).

How many different parts does set 1255 contain?

Set 1255 has 68 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 61 part shapes. Most common part: Street Sweeper Brush in trans-light blue, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 1255 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 1255-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1255?

Set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express, released in 2001: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number1255
Release year1999
ThemeTown
Piece count137
Minifigures2
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30