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LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car (42228)

Technic · 1,675 pieces

From $262.49 at Build & Play · 25% off

Not retiring yet (on sale since 2026)

LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car (42228)
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Regular price $349.99

See it at Build & Play, $262.49

Buy now: Technic sets are usually 20% off here, so this beats the norm.

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Price history

Lowest price today
$262.49
at Build & Play
Lowest we’ve recorded
$239.00
Target, 10 Oct 2026
LEGO’s regular price
$349.99
today’s lowest is 25% off
Tracked since
8 Oct 2026
5 price changes since
Price records (14)
  • 21 October 2026 · Build & Play$262.49
  • 14 October 2026 · Kmart$269.00
  • 14 October 2026 · Amazon.com.au$269.00
  • 13 October 2026 · Bricks Megastore$349.99
  • 13 October 2026 · Build & Play$279.99
  • 12 October 2026 · Myer$279.99
  • 12 October 2026 · Target$329.00
  • 11 October 2026 · Amazon.com.au$239.00
  • 10 October 2026 · Toyworld$349.99
  • 10 October 2026 · Myer$297.49
  • 10 October 2026 · Kmart$239.00
  • 10 October 2026 · Target$239.00
  • 10 October 2026 · Big W$269.00
  • 8 October 2026 · LEGO.com Australia$349.99

Prices at LEGO.com Australia, Amazon.com.au, Target, Big W, Kmart, Myer, Toyworld, Build & Play and Bricks Megastore, checked daily. A line breaks when a store was out of stock or not selling the set.

LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car in other countries

The lowest price today in each country where LEGO sells it, converted at the European Central Bank’s rate. Delivery across borders isn’t included: most stores only ship inside their own country.

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Exchange rates of 22 October 2026.

Resale value

What the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car actually sold for on BrickLink, the LEGO-owned marketplace, in the last 6 months.

New

$270.45

Median of 2 sales (worldwide), from $270.45 to $328.00

-23% vs LEGO’s regular price ($349.99)

Used

$234.73

Median of 1 sale (worldwide)

-33% vs LEGO’s regular price ($349.99)

Sales on BrickLink, updated daily (last update 23 October 2026). Sold in US dollars, shown in Australian Dollar at the ECB rate of 22 October 2026. Few sales mean a less reliable figure.

Set details

Pieces
1,675
Minifigures
None
Ages
18+
Released
2026
Set number
42228
Theme
Technic
Price per piece
15.7cat today’s lowest price
Size (H × W × D)
13 × 61 × 25 cm5.1 × 24.0 × 9.8 in
LEGO.com rating
4.5
LEGO Insiders points
1,575

LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car building instructions

Official instructions from LEGO.com, free to download. The LEGO Builder app has them too, many with 3D steps. All instructions on LEGO.com

LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car parts list

1,675 pieces in 265 different parts and colors.

  • Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots, Black×26961332
  • Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot, Blue×13542924
  • Technic Axle 2 Notched, Red×8432062
  • Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, Blue×5643093
  • Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction, Red×5389678
  • Technic Axle 3, Yellow×324519

Parts list: Rebrickable.

About the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car

Race to glory with this detailed LEGO® Technic™ McLaren MCL39 F1® Car model kit for adults (42228). This set makes a great gift idea for motorsport fans, offering a challenging and rewarding building experience as you recreate the detailed features of this 1:8 scale F1® car model. Assemble the details of the 2025 McLaren MCL39 F1® car as you build the steering, suspension, gearbox and differential. Activate the DRS, then remove the engine cover to examine the V6 engine. Enjoy your victory lap as you proudly display the model in pole position as a tribute to your passion for F1®. Build your dream garage with the collection of LEGO Technic vehicle sets for adults (each sold separately). Enjoy enhanced building with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating with 3D instructions, while saving and tracking progress – all from the app. Set contains 1,675 pieces.
  • F1® CAR BUILDING KIT – Own the track with this LEGO® Technic™ McLaren MCL39 F1® Car (42228) for adults, which is packed with features to delight F1® fans
  • AUTHENTIC FUNCTIONS – Explore the car’s realistic details, including push-rod and pull-rodsuspension, steering and differential as you relive the excitement of the F1® season with this model car kit
  • V6 ENGINE AND DRS – Remove the engine cover to examine the F1® car model’s V6 engine, then check out the 2-speed gearbox and DRS activator, which adjusts the rear wing
  • BUILD AND DISPLAY – Enjoy an immersive building project with this car building kit then place the 1:8 scale model on display in any room or office to celebrate your passion for F1® cars
  • F1® GIFT IDEA – This STEM projectmakes a great gift for adults who love engineering kits and the McLaren F1® Team
  • COLLECT YOUR BUILDS – With the LEGO® Builder app, you can build your models using 3D instructions, track your progress and save all your sets within the app
  • ENJOY A REWARDING PROJECT – Explore engineering concepts and enjoy a rewarding building project with the collection of LEGO® Technic™ vehicle sets for adults, sold separately
  • DIMENSIONS – A 1,675-piece set with a LEGO® F1® car measuring over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 24 in. (61 cm) long and 9.5 in. (25 cm) wide

Description: LEGO.com.

LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car: FAQ

Is the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car retiring?

Not yet: the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car isn’t flagged as retiring. LEGO.com Australia doesn’t list it as “Retiring soon”. We check every day and will update this page the day that changes.

How much is the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car?

The lowest price we found today is $262.49 at Build & Play, out of 9 stores selling it today (regular price $349.99). Prices change often: this page is updated every day.

Should I buy the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car now or wait?

25% off at Build & Play. The best price today is $262.49 at Build & Play, 25% below LEGO’s regular price. Technic sets are usually 20% off here, so this beats the norm.

Where can I find the instructions for the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car?

LEGO publishes them for free on LEGO.com as a PDF, linked on this page, and in the LEGO Builder app.

How many pieces are in the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car (42228)?

1,675 pieces. At today’s price, that’s 15.7c per piece.

How big is the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car?

Built, it measures 13 cm high, 61 cm wide and 25 cm deep (5.1 × 24.0 × 9.8 inches).

When was the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car released?

It was released in 2026.

What is the LEGO McLaren MCL39 F1 Car worth?

New, it sold for $270.45 on BrickLink (median of 2 sales in the last 6 months, worldwide). Used, $234.73 (1 sale). LEGO’s regular price is $349.99.

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