Lots of people have a passion for cars and a lot love LEGO too, so for many LEGO cars are a dream combination and its little wonder they’re so popular nowadays.
There’s currently quite a few official Lego products based on real-life cars available to buy, including detailed recreations of the classic MINI Cooper, Ferrari F40, Volkswagen T1 Camper Van.
Thanks also to LEGO Ideas website, it’s also become possible to buy a LEGO version of the Caterham Seven and even the Ecto 1 from the original Ghostbusters film.
The Lego Ideas website, which allows users to share concepts which can be turned into official products if they gain enough support, currently has loads of other car-related ideas, many of which we’d be more than happy to own.
Here’s our look at six of the best car ideas currently on Lego Ideas which have already gained a decent amount of support and could turn up in markets in the not-too-distant future.
Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI
The original Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of those cars which gets plenty of praise even though it’s been many decades since it was first made. First introduced in 1976, the Mark 1 Golf GTI was considered a great car to drive the moment it arrived and still holds up well in that regard.
Significantly, the original Golf GTI is also widely considered to be the spiritual father of all hot hatches. While it wasn’t the first ever hot hatch, it was the first hot hatch to become truly popular. All the great hot hatches which have come since owe some credit to the GTI to some degree.
Having already turned the original VW Beetle into an official LEGO product, it seems fitting that another very important car in the company’s history should get the same treatment.
Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender is one of those cars that feels so important and iconic that it will never ever be forgotten. But after an incredibly long time on the production line, Land Rover stopped making the Defender towards the end of January 2016.
We wait to see what Land Rover comes up with to succeed the original Defender, but those fans who want to keep its spirit alive could possibly do that in the future (sort of) via a LEGO creation.
This proposed LEGO model of the Land Rover is undoubtedly a large one which is estimated to include 1,100 bricks.
Ford GT (2017)
There’s a new Ford GT supercar coming next year and while many will be excited, few will get the chance to own one. Just 250 examples of the GT will be built annually over the next four years, and orders for the first two years of supply have already been sorted.
With only around 20 units per year estimated to be coming to the UK, this GT will be a rare sight. But while even a lot of people who could actually afford the GT will miss out, perhaps a LEGO version of the supercar could provide some consolation.
We would certainly be pleased if we could get a LEGO Ford GT in the same cool blue paint job the bricks come in as showed on the product concept’s pictures.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Lamborghini is of course one of those brands that makes cars that many people desire but few could buy. Therefore, an accurate LEGO replica of one of the more recent Lambos, like this concept based on the standard Aventador would be a much cheaper but still appealing option.
Okay, so the engine is a lot smaller than the V12 found in the real thing, but a vibrant paint job like the one shown in the concept images makes it feel most of the way there towards feeling authentic.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
LEGO Porsches have been launched as official products before, there’s the small replica of the 918 Spyder from the Speed Champions range, for instance. Then there’s the much larger 911 GT3 RS Technic model which doesn’t come with traditional LEGO bricks.
But this 911 GT3 RS 4.0 model, which uses more traditional LEGO bricks, is also very detailed and a fest to the eyes. Because it’s based on the very rare and track-focused RS 4.0, there’s various race car-esque details found like bucket seats and even a roll cage.
Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type in real life is one of the most widely loved and beautiful cars ever made, so it feels long overdue for a detailed LEGO replica for this icon to arrive.
This concept seen here is based on the soft-top roadster version of the Series 2 E-Type. While initial pictures showed the LEGO E-Type in a dark red finish, the creator of this kit looks to be now opting for a more patriotic British Racing Green finish.
