It all started with this....

[W7Ford]

I like LEGO too, especially the sets from my childhood which I'm fortunate enough to still have. My first Technic set was this one. My dad went away on a training course and brought it back for me. Prior to that I'd had quite a few of the town sets, but this was the first 'grown up' set.

 

[Black_puma]

I think this was my first Lego Technic probably 40 years ago. 4 cylinder reciprocating engine, a 3 speed transmission, a working rear differential, working rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, and adjustable and reclining seats (all according to http://www.technicopedia.com/8860.html). Still the best Christmas present I ever had and I wish I still had it.

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Another model I really wanted, which prompted me to write a letter to buy the wheels I mentioned before! To build something like this.

 

[kingoffootball]

I like LEGO too, especially the sets from my childhood which I'm fortunate enough to still have. My first Technic set was this one. My dad went away on a training course and brought it back for me. Prior to that I'd had quite a few of the town sets, but this was the first 'grown up' set.

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That was my first Technic set too! We had the black car at my primary school.

 

[Black_puma]

That was my first Technic set too! We had the black car at my primary school.

Did you mean this one?
https://rebrickable.com/blog/407/classic-review-8880-1-super-car/
I never owned this but had an opportunity to build it once back in the mid 90's. Interesting model.

 

[kingoffootball]

Did you mean this one?
https://rebrickable.com/blog/407/classic-review-8880-1-super-car/
I never owned this but had an opportunity to build it once back in the mid 90's. Interesting model.

I meant the one RetroJim showed .... admittedly less black than that one, so not very specific!

 

[grantoury]

That car Retrojim showed is still my favorite piece Lego technic produced. I did at one point make a model of a formula one car with independent rear suspension, steering and an engine with I think two moving cylinders. With help from dad for the suspension...

 

[7Speed]

After bicycles, Lego has got to be world’s best toy.

 

[Black_puma]

After bicycles, Lego has got to be world’s best toy.

I wholeheartedly agree, my mum and dad knew they could always make me happy with Lego for my birthdays or other special occasions!

 

[Black_puma]

I meant the one RetroJim showed .... admittedly less black than that one, so not very specific!

Oops, sorry!

 

[kingoffootball]

Oops, sorry!

Happy to be reminded of another set I had forgotten!