The LEGO building in the image is a small, single-story service station modeled after a classic mid-20th-century design, likely inspired by the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0) from the 1960s. This structure represents an Esso service station, a nod to the historical branding of the oil company.
The building has a compact, rectangular shape with a flat roof made of white LEGO plates, giving it a clean and functional appearance. The exterior walls are primarily white, constructed from white LEGO bricks, with red accents along the lower edges and corners, adding a striking contrast. A prominent feature is the large garage door on one side, also white with a grid pattern, suggesting space for vehicle maintenance or storage, typical of a service station.
The facade includes a curved section with large, transparent windows framed in red, providing a view into the interior and enhancing the building’s modern look for its time. A small door with a window is positioned next to the garage door, serving as the entrance. Above the garage door, a sign reading “Esso SERVICE” in blue text is mounted on the roofline, identifying the building as an Esso service station, a detail that aligns with the branding seen in vintage LEGO sets.
The structure is complemented by a white platform extending from the garage door, likely representing a service bay or parking area. The overall design is simple yet detailed, reflecting the practical architecture of 1960s service stations and fitting seamlessly into a LEGO town layout, as seen in the earlier images from the same era.
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Instructions
Inventory
| Quantité | Photo | Nom de la Pièce |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
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Brick 2 x 4 |
| 7 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 |
| 1 |
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Brick 1 x 1 |
| 1 |
|
Brick 1 x 8 with Blue ‘ESSO SERVICE’ Long Pattern |
| 2 |
|
Plate 2 x 8 |
| 3 |
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Plate 4 x 8 |
| 3 |
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Plate 6 x 8 |
| 1 |
|
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch |
| 2 |
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Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch |
| 2 |
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Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch |
| 5 |
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Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 23 |
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Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 4 |
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Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 5 |
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Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 4 |
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Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 1 |
|
Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Right with Trans-Clear Glass |
| 2 |
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Window 1 x 4 x 2 with Extended Lip, with Glass |
| 1 |
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Plate, Round Curved 4 x 8 Left |
| 1 |
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Garage Floor Plate 8 x 18 |
| 1 |
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Garage Door Frame |
| 1 |
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Garage Door Solid Assembly – Hinge Pin on Counterweights (One Side) |
| 5 |
|
Brick 1 x 8 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 1 |
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Plate, Round Curved 4 x 8 Left with Waffle Bottom with Red Line on Curved Edge Pattern |