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Since its 1932 inception, Danish company Lego has gone from a small wooden toymaker to the powerhouse (and patent holder of its famous ‘stud-and-tube’ brick design) it’s known as today.
Over this 94-year span, the automobile has evolved alongside Lego, and the company has nailed the recipe for providing car enthusiasts with a way to get hands-on by building their very own replicas of famous models – quite literally brick-by-brick.
We take a look at some of the best Lego car builds available today.
Machinery that thrust Lando Norris to the position of World Champion in 2025, the McLaren MCL39 can now be had in brick form.
Part of the Technic series – considered highly difficult to build and aimed at older children and adults – this 1675-piece kit features a full engine and drivetrain, as well as steering and suspension pivots. We think the technical peak of motorsport deserves this level of detail even in its Lego recreation.
From 1 March 2026, the officially licenced licensed MCL39 will be available in Australia, accompanying other F1 cars of various vintages, including Aston Martin, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Check out the kit here.
A much less serious entrant, the iconic Delorean DMC-12 from the Back to the Future trilogy can also be yours.
Although available in more technical sets, we’d opt for the much cheaper Speed Champions variant as it packs plenty of detail and bang-for-buck value . It also comes with a mini Marty McFly and Doc Brown figurines for added immersion.
With pivoting wheels for ‘flying’ mode (Lego is careful to stipulate the model does not actually fly) and a breezy 357 pieces, the Delorean is a cute addition to a collection and a great option for a child just getting into building. Check out the kit here.
Not for the faint-hearted, the Land Rover Classic Defender 90 from the Icons series is an obvious choice for hardcore enthusiasts and builders.
At a whopping 2336 pieces, the Classic Defender 90 packs tremendous exterior and interior detail, as well as the option of two engines and a plethora of off-roading accessories including jerry cans, a fire extinguisher, roll cage, mudguards, traction boards, and even a functional winch.
Furthermore, opening doors and bonnet, working suspension and steering, and a full drivetrain add complexity. So much so that some users online report having to take apart and reassemble their models due to bind in the gearbox and differential from incorrectly installed gears. Check out the kit here.
Another entrant from the Icons series, the Ford Model T recreates the charm and legacy of one of the first mainstream automobiles ever produced.
Thanks to the Model T’s real-life angular design, this 1060-piece kit offers a high degree of accuracy without giving away that is it uses a lot of bespoke brick shapes.
Though marketed for adults (with an 18+ rating), the Model T should offer a good bridge for those looking to move up in car build complexity. Check out the kit here.
It seems the Porsche 911 features on just about every ‘best of’ list, and a Lego car build one is no different.
Based on a classic 964-generation 911, this entrant from the Creator Expert series allows builders to swap between hard-top ‘Turbo’ and ‘Targa’ body styles.
Somewhat cartoonish yet true-to-life interior and engine details give this model a lot of charm, and it wouldn’t look out of place on even the nicest of coffee table. Check out the kit here.
