LEGO SET 60406 - Alternate build | Race Car and Car Carrier Truck
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:
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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.
Alternate Builds (MOCs)
60406-Mustang 67
By ale0794
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60406-Shelby Cobra
By ale0794
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60406 Race Van and HotRod
By PeterSzabo
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60406 Pickup Squad
By Keep On Bricking
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60406-Old Truck
By ale0794
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60406 Supercar
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 City Moc Models
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 Race Car
By PeterSzabo
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60406 Creative Cars
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 See You at the Race Day
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 Tuner Cars
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 Six Wheeler Hotrod
By xlash0909
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60406 Muscle Beast
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 Supercar Rebuild Model
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 Hot Rod Nation
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 CHEVY VIKING RAT ROD TRUCK
By xlash0909
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60406-3 Low Tipper Truck
By n2brick
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60406 Mini Truck 2
By Keep On Bricking
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60406 HOTROD
By xlash0909
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60406-2 Muscle Car
By n2brick
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60406-1 Truck
By n2brick
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60406 Formula 1
By xlash0909
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60406 Hot Rod prototype
By UrsusDominatus
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60406-4 Classic Truck
By n2brick
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