Police Patrol Car
other • 32 pcs
- Set number
- 1247-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 32
- Released
- 1999
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 1
Where to find one
Search for Police Patrol Car on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The LEGO Police Patrol Car, set 1247-1, was released in 1978 as part of the early Legoland promotional line. During this period, the company was expanding its town-based offerings, focusing on simple, functional vehicle designs that complemented the newly introduced minifigure scale. The model represents a foundational era for LEGO vehicle design, utilizing basic chassis components and standard bricks to establish the iconic emergency service aesthetic that would become a staple of the City theme in subsequent decades.
The design of set 1247-1 is characterized by its minimalist aesthetic, reflecting the design constraints and engineering philosophy of late 1970s LEGO. Developed by the internal design team in Billund, the model prioritized playability and clear, recognizable forms over complex structural detail. While modest by modern standards, it was well-received by collectors as an accessible entry point into the town system, helping to solidify the popularity of the police sub-theme that remains a core element of the LEGO portfolio today.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real sets collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Police Patrol Car
Police Patrol Car is a set in the LEGO Sets catalog on collecto.rs. Other • 32 pcs. Catalog data is sourced from Brickset. No public sets collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Police Patrol Car on collecto.rs?
Police Patrol Car doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Police Patrol Car?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your set, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other lego sets collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Police Patrol Car catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Police Patrol Car is sourced from Brickset. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs sets tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your sets is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every set you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
