1909 Rolls-Royce Lego Nr. 395

One of the limited number of Lego Hobby Sets released in 1976 was set Nr. 395. This model was a 1909 Rolls-Royce. It joined two other classic/vintage cars in the range which had been launched in 1975, a 1913 Cadillac (Nr. 390) and a 1926 Renault (Nr. 391).

 

The set included 281 parts and was considered to be an expert build.

 

This recreation has been modelled in Lego Digital Designer for Flickr LUGNuts 60th Build Challenge, our 5th Birthday, to the 53th Build Challenge - "LEGO Set Overhaulin" - celebrating all things Lego with recreations of older sets.

 

This recreation includes new functions of lego piston engine with rear drive, steering, opening bonnet (hood) and doors.

 

I have always considered the original Lego Nr. 395 to be too narrow through the interior. This was required to enable a wide side step and transition from the narrow engine cover. This has been overcome in this recreation by using a more open seat design.

 

The model shares the same base chassis dimensions and overall size as the original Nr. 395.

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