Ages 18+

1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (42223)

Name: 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42223
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

Prices last checked: 30 April 2026 at 18:29

LEGO.com RRP:

£64.99

Best Price Found

€52.80(~£44.35) -£15.00 (23%)

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★4.8

(4 reviews)

★4.7

🧱 793 pieces - : £0.06

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£49.99

£64.99

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€52.80(~£44.35)

Price checked: 30 Apr 2026

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€52.99(~£44.51)

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£56.99

£64.99

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£64.99

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£3.99

at Amazon UK · Jan 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£56.47

Current vs Average

+15.1%

Above average

Price Trend

Falling

Last 30 days

Best Month to Buy

April

Value Score

10.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car is £3.99 at Amazon UK in January 2026. The current price is 15.1% above the 12-month average of £56.47. Prices have been trending downward recently — a good time to buy. Historically, April tends to offer the best prices for this set.

Price History & Buying Verdict

VerdictConsider waiting

•The current price is 15.1% above the 12-month average of £56.47, so waiting for a drop may pay off.
•Prices have trended downward over the last 30 days — there's a chance of a further dip.
•On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the Technic range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).
•A recent price drop of about £8.90 was recorded in the last 30 days.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Technic 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (793 pieces) for 102 days, recording 52 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 14 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £3.99 at Amazon UK in January 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 42223 works out to £56.47 — that's 13.1% below the LEGO RRP of £64.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £64.99, giving a range of about £61.00 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Amazon UK has run the most price drops on this set in the period we've tracked, making it the retailer most worth watching for short-term deals. Historically, April has produced the lowest average prices for 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending downward over the last 30 days.

Want to see how LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (set 42223) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (42223) is a LEGO Technic set with 793 pieces, with an RRP of £64.99. It's currently available from £44.35 at Amazon DE — 23% below the RRP, saving you £15.00. Prices have been falling over the last 30 days. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other Technic sets.

SpecificationsDrive to victory and celebrate a motoring icon with this LEGO® Technic™ 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car model for adults (42223). Car lovers, racing fans and building enthusiasts ages 18+ can invoke the spirit of an iconic endurance race with this realistic model version of an iconic vintage car. Have fun exploring the detailed features of the set. Use the knob on top of the car to steer. Check out the opening doors and admire the black and silver livery that’s inspired by the real-life champion car. Open the engine cover to reveal the V8 engine, then use the lever inside to open the hood. After you’ve built it, you can proudly display your race car in any room or office. Drive your desire for high-performance vehicle building kits with therange of LEGO Technic collectible cars for adults. 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 793 pieces.

Features

CAR MODEL BUILDING KIT – Build a classic car as you assemble the intricate details of this iconic LEGO® Technic™ 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car model for adult builders ages 18+ and sports car fans
REALISTIC 1966 Ford GT40 MKII FEATURES – Explorethe iconic racing car’s realistic functions, using the knob on top to steer, opening the doors and pressing the lever inside to open the hood
DETAILED V8 ENGINE AND CAR DESIGN – Open the vehicle’s engine cover to reveal the V8 engine, then admire theoriginal stylish black and silver livery, inspired by the real-life 1966 Ford GT40 MKII car
BUILD AND DISPLAY WITH PRIDE – Enjoy an immersive build then display your vintage car model in any room or office as tribute to the legendary champion race car
GIFT IDEA FOR ADULTS – This LEGO® Technic™ set makes a cool gift for car lovers and racing enthusiasts or for adults who enjoy building detailed car models
DISCOVER MORE SETS – Explore more building kits in the LEGO® Technic™ range (sold separately) with realistic features and functions for adults who enjoy immersive projects
3D BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS – Get ready to build like never before with the LEGO® Builder app, where you can save sets, track your progress, zoom in and rotate your set with 3D building instructions
DIMENSIONS – A 793-piece set with a classic car model measuring over 2.5 in. (7 cm) high, 11 in. (29 cm) long and 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide

Frequently Asked Questions about 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car

What is the best price for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set 42223)?

The best current price for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) is £52.80 at Amazon DE. This is £15.00 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £64.99. Price last verified on 30 April 2026.

How much can I save on LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car?

You can save £15.00 (23% off) on LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car by buying from Amazon DE instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £64.99, but you can get it for just £52.80. Browse more top discounts.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 42223?

LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) contains 793 pieces. At the best available price of £52.80, that works out to approximately 6.7p per piece.

What age is LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car suitable for?

LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) is recommended for ages 18+. This set is part of the LEGO Technic theme. View all Technic sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) for free from LEGO.com. Download the building instructions here. The instructions are available as a PDF and can be viewed on any device.

Where can I buy LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car in the UK?

LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) is available from 4 UK retailers including Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR and others. Prices range from £49.99 to £56.99. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £64.99.

Is LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car on sale right now?

Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car for £52.80 at Amazon DE - that's 23% below the official RRP of £64.99. Browse more best offers.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car (Set #42223) is £3.99 at Amazon UK in January 2026. That's 94% off the LEGO RRP of £64.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO Technic theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 6.7p per piece. That puts 1966 Ford GT40 MKII Race Car in the top tier of Technic sets for raw build value — you're paying noticeably less per brick than the theme average. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.