LEGO SET 60406 - Alternate build | Race Car and Car Carrier Truck

May 7, 2025

Exploring the hidden potential of the parts in LEGO Set 60406-1 goes far beyond shuttling a race car from A to B. With its slick windscreens, robust truck beams, a variety of wheel sizes and trailer components, builders can push this 328-piece kit toward dozens of creative directions—everything from classic muscle cars to futuristic off-roaders, multi-vehicle combos to streamlined Speed Champions-style racers. Here are just a few ideas to kickstart your imagination:

Modular Muscle Revival
Transform the carrier’s frame and the race car’s chassis into a line of iconic American muscle cars. Mix long hoods and wide fenders for a ’70s-style beast, then swap in tall off-road tires and roll cages for a desert-ready “resto-mod” version.
Speed Champions Scale
Using the narrower wheelbase and tile elements, build 8-stud wide, low-slung sports cars in the Speed Champions aesthetic. The sleek slopes and curved windscreens are perfect for Ferrari- and Mustang-inspired replicas.
Heavy-Duty Workhorses
Reimagine the whole set as a fleet of construction and utility vehicles: dump trucks, cement mixers, even maintenance vans. The car carrier’s beams become chassis for flatbeds, while the cab can top a mobile crane or tow-truck.
5-in-1 Combo Packs
Like many LEGO City sets, this one can spawn an entire “family” of vehicles—hot rods, tuners, pickup trucks, vintage sedans, even custom vans. Build them separately or design a modular plug-and-play system that clips multiple cabs onto a single trailer.
Futuristic Concept Cars
Embrace the set’s bright blue accents and sleek panels to craft sci-fi racers or urban “hover” vehicles. Swap wheels for ski-like runners or mag-lev pods, and use the tow-hook elements as thrusters or stabilizers.
Off-Road Adventure Fleet
Combine high-clearance pickup bodies with the smallest rims and beefy tires for dune-bashing buggies. Add cargo racks and spare-tire mounts to the trailer for a full expedition convoy.

Thanks to the flexibility of the parts—multiple wheel styles, windscreen varieties, hinge plates and towbars—every build can feel like a brand-new set. And if you’re looking for step-by--step guides, the Rebrickable community has already done the hard work for you. Below are all the Alternate Builds that can be created using only the pieces from 60406-1. Feel free to pick one, click through the images, and dive right in.