1970 Ferrari 512 M

Name: LEGO 1970 Ferrari 512 M 76906
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76906
Rating: 4.79 (5619 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2022291 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

5.6K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The 1970 Ferrari 512 M is a Recommended Speed Champions set with a BrickScore of 77.9 and one of the largest owner bases in the line, earning 4.79 out of 5 from 5,619 buyers who praised its clever body-shaping techniques and faithful classic racer silhouette, with sticker fiddliness as the only recurring criticism."

The 1970 Ferrari 512 M Speed Champions set is warmly received by an enthusiastic owner base: 4.79 out of 5 from 5,619 buyers across four retailers, with 96% recommending and a play experience signal of 4.65. Reviewers consistently praised the creative building techniques used to achieve the classic Le Mans racer's curved silhouette within the Speed Champions format, with many citing it as among their favorite sets in the line. The set is regularly compared favorably to the earlier Porsche 917, and several reviewers called it the best Speed Champions build they had completed across 20 or more sets.

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LOVED (7)

01Clever building techniques that faithfully capture the iconic swept bodywork and low racing silhouette
02Printed 1x1 Ferrari logo tiles noted as an impressive small detail
03Sturdy, solid construction once complete
04Engaging build with multiple technique discovery moments
05Strong visual presence as a completed display piece
06Positive comparisons to the Speed Champions Porsche 917
07Fun and accessible build suitable for parent-child sessions

CRITICIZED (3)

01Sticker sheet is considered fiddly for adults and challenging for younger builders
02One buyer received a set with stickers cut off at manufacture, though LEGO replaced them
03The single included driver minifigure received moderate scores (69.8 in the minifigures aspect), consistent with the Speed Champions format rather than a specific design flaw

What reviewers are saying

"76906 1970 Ferrari 512 M continues the diverse collection of classic racing cars which comprises the Speed Champions theme."

Brickset Reviews

"Each of the finished cars is full of great details and does a fantastic job of capturing the look of their real-world counterparts."

The Brothers Brick

"overall this thing looks fantastic to me for a lego build that does not introduce any new specialized pieces just for it"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75876 Porsche 919 Hybrid and 917K Pit Lane — While the earlier Porsche 917K measures six studs wide and accommodates a minifigure which affects proportions, the Ferrari 512 M benefits from the bigger 8-stud scale. The cockpit was disproportionately large on the Porsche and appears much better, albeit definitely not perfect, on the Ferrari 512 M. The Ferrari is undoubtedly the winner in this comparison.

Original Speed Champions set (2015 wave) — Significantly more detailed, wider, longer, and much more complex than original sets; shows clear evolution of the theme toward adult audience

six-wide Speed Champions era cars — The eight-wide iteration shows how much more LEGO can do with increased size. While the older six-wide cars were very good for their form factor, the new eight-wide is much better to look at in JANG's opinion, though doesn't fit cities as well and is more expensive.

Speed ChampionsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"76906 1970 Ferrari 512 M continues the diverse collection of classic racing cars which comprises the Speed Champions theme."

Key Pros

✓Accurate bodywork reflecting the original car
✓Restrained sticker use
✓Interesting vehicle choice representing classic Le Mans era

Key Cons

✕Limited selection of suitable cockpit elements
✕Relatively narrow cockpit compared to original car

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Each of the finished cars is full of great details and does a fantastic job of capturing the look of their real-world counterparts."

Key Pros

✓Full of great details
✓Captures real-world counterpart accurately
✓Great value for price

Key Cons

✕Hard-to-place stickers
✕Some parts included but completely covered up

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"overall this thing looks fantastic to me for a lego build that does not introduce any new specialized pieces just for it"

Key Pros

✓Overall design looks fantastic and captures proportions of the source material well
✓Excellent gap closure between sub-assemblies
✓Good shaping throughout most of the model

Key Cons

✕Canopy printing is too dark and doesn't match marketing renders; printed twice with middle overlap
✕Canopy shape not quite correct compared to real vehicle

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: The unique racing overalls minifigure referencing the 1971 film Le Mans may drive collector interest.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Exclusive Ferrari driver minifigure with unique torso, hip, and leg prints.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Part of the standard Speed Champions retail release.

The Brothers Brick: Wide retail release, available March 1, 2022

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to hold value well due to its distinctive design and historical significance within the Speed Champions line.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Not explicitly discussed, but the exclusive minifigure and printed parts suggest moderate collector interest.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

1970 Ferrari 512 M Driver

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed 1x2 trans-black tiles
Form the outer sections of both headlights, though the reviewer notes red 1x2 tiles would suffice, as the red decoration contrasts with neighbouring parts.
Printed 1x1 plates with Ferrari symbolsValue
Fuel caps situated behind grilles, with six copies included in the set (only two visible in final model).
Trans-clear accessory grips
Used to secure rear wings, allowing adjustment and approximating the narrow struts present on the classic car.
1×2 slopes in red (new)
New mold parts exclusive to this wave
dark gray 1×3 jumper plates with 2 studs
Used for structural details
1×2 transparent black tiles printed with red and metallic gray candles (exhaust pipes)
Printed details for exhaust pipes instead of stickers

What Owners Say · summarized from 63 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise the inventive build techniques and striking finished model, but fragility and sticker quality are common frustrations.

COMMON PRAISE

+Clever building techniques and unique brick combinations
+Beautiful finished model with great proportions and organic curves
+Fun for both kids and adults, strong appeal across age groups
+High quality details and classic car aesthetic

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Stickers are fiddly and some arrived cut off or damaged
−Fragile design - headlights pop off easily, relies on tiny tubes and weak connections
−Headlights fall out from minimal handling
−Box damage during shipping

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

5,021 reviews

86%

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