This set is good because it has lots of studs on it. In fact, the only pieces that don't have studs on them are the front axle and tyres.

The printed brick on top of the cabin moves the wheels when you turn it. Also the back actually tips up and the doors open (as seen on the picture).

The instructions are very different to modern ones. Each step has more pieces which saves paper.

When I got this set it was already together so I don't know what it is like to build.

I recommend this set

I inherited this from a friend along with a lot of other pre-1976 Lego, just before I lost interest prior to my teens. I never made it until 2014, when I went through the collection working out what sets I'd been given based on identifying unusual parts and matching up on sites like this. Once I'd identified the pieces, I gave them to my son as a present, and we followed the online instructions to build it - the first time for both of us!

Box/Instructions

Box not included as it was just mixed in with other bricks. The instructions are on peeron, and they are the simple 1960s ones which have less stages. I don't mind that, and neither did my 3 yr old.

Parts

Some interesting moving parts. The stalk which attaches the front axle and allows steering is fragile mind you. I have 3 of these (from the other sets in the series), and only one of them is not snapped off the axle.

The red hinge is a favourite as it is crucial to making dumper trucks, which kids love.

The completed model

Steering and a tipping action - what more do you want?

Overall opinion

Most models build from instructions get re-built into something else by my son, but not this one, it's a favourite. Frequently gets used to transport bricks from the pile to the "building site" of our creation in progress.