LEGO Set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6472
Release year	2001
Piece count	474
Minifigures	3
Theme	Town
Subtheme	City Center
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express, released in 2001 as part of the Town line, has 474 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 179 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 6472

The inventory of set 6472 lists 474 pieces, spare parts excluded: 179 different lots (one shape in one color) for 123 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6472

Main color: white, making up 33% of the parts, followed by black (24%) and red (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	156	33%
Black	114	24%
Red	65	14%
Light Gray	41	8.6%
Green	34	7.2%
Trans-Clear	16	3.4%
Trans-Light Blue	12	2.5%
Yellow	11	2.3%
Trans-Yellow	8	1.7%
Blue	7	1.5%
Other colors (3)	9	1.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	150	32%
Bricks	76	16%
Tiles	32	6.8%
Plates Special	27	5.7%
Transportation - Land	26	5.5%
Windows and Doors	25	5.3%

Most common parts in set 6472

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	19
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	10
Plate 1 x 3 3623	White	10
Street Sweeper Brush 2498	Trans-Light Blue	9
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	9
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	9
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	8
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	8
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Light Gray	8
Window 4 x 4 x 3 Roof 4447	White	8

102 of the 123 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

No part in set 6472 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6472 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6472 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10159 City Airport	35%	914	2004
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder	30%	1,457	2003
5571 Giant Truck	29%	1,746	1996
5563 Racing Truck	28%	787	1999
9324 Micro Building Set	27%	1,657	2007

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 6472 within its line

With 474 pieces, set 6472 ranks #10 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #16. That is 2.6 times the average Town set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Zoltán Kéri, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Man, White Top with Large Octan Logo, Green Legs, Red CapQuantity : 1
Woman, White Top with Large Octan Logo, Green Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1
Man, Black Jacket over Red Shirt, Black Legs, Black Hair (3626b Head)Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express have?

LEGO set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express has 474 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6472 released?

Set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express was released in 2001 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6472?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6472?

The instructions for LEGO set 6472 Gas N' Wash Express can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6472.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6472?

White, with 156 out of 474 pieces, or 33%. Next come black (24%) and red (14%).

How many different parts does set 6472 contain?

Set 6472 has 179 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 123 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in black, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 6472 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6472?

Set 10159 City Airport, released in 2004: it supplies 35%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.