LEGO Technic 42236 Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car

Overview

LEGO Technic 42236 Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car combines mechanical building with creative vehicle customization.

Builders first assemble a detailed Ford Mustang GT model, then personalize its appearance using two different sets of bodywork elements. Choose a cleaner, stylish design, switch to the graffiti-inspired version, or mix parts from both styles to create an original custom Mustang.

Eight exterior areas can be changed, including the hood, front splitter, doors, roof panels and spoilers. Beneath the customized bodywork, the model includes functional Technic features such as steering controlled by a gear on top of the car and a moving 8-cylinder piston engine.

With 973 pieces and a finished length of approximately 27 cm, this set offers a substantial building project while remaining suitable for both play and shelf display.

Key Features

• Officially licensed Ford Mustang GT model

• 973-piece LEGO Technic building set

• Designed for builders aged 10 and above

• Includes two different bodywork design styles

• Clean, stylish bodywork option

• Graffiti-inspired bodywork option

• Parts from both styles can be mixed to create a custom design

• Eight exterior areas can be changed

• Swappable hood

• Swappable front splitter

• Swappable doors

• Swappable roof panels

• Swappable spoilers

• Gear-operated steering located on top of the car

• Moving 8-cylinder piston engine

• Suitable for building, customization, play and display

• Compatible with digital instructions in the LEGO Builder app

Product Details

• Brand: LEGO

• Product Name: Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car

• Set Number: 42236

• Theme: LEGO Technic

• Vehicle: Ford Mustang GT

• Piece Count: 973

• Recommended Age: 10+

• Product Type: Construction toy / Technic vehicle model

• Assembly: Required

• Mechanical Functions: Working steering and moving 8-cylinder piston engine

• Customization: Two bodywork styles with eight swappable exterior areas

• Building Instructions: Printed instructions and LEGO Builder app support

Approximate Dimensions

In its standard configuration, the completed model measures:

• Height: Over 9 cm

• Length: Approximately 27 cm

• Width: Approximately 13 cm

Dimensions may vary slightly depending on the selected bodywork configuration.

Recommended For

• Ford Mustang and American muscle-car fans

• Children aged 10 and above who enjoy vehicle building

• LEGO Technic collectors

• Builders who enjoy changing and personalizing their models

• Car enthusiasts interested in working mechanical functions

• Customers looking for a creative birthday or holiday gift

• Builders who want a medium-sized Technic car for both play and display

Things to Note

• This is a LEGO construction set and requires assembly.

• Two bodywork styles are included, but they are intended to customize the same Ford Mustang GT model rather than build two complete cars.

• The eight customizable areas use interchangeable parts from the included bodywork selections.

• The steering is operated using the control gear located on top of the model.

• The piston engine moves as the vehicle is rolled.

• Decorative details and bodywork elements should be pressed firmly into place before play.

• The LEGO Builder app requires a compatible mobile device and may require an internet connection.

• Small parts are included and the set is not suitable for children under 3 years old.

DeToyz Note

The strongest feature of this Mustang is not only its steering or piston engine, but the way it encourages builders to change the finished car after construction.

You can keep the cleaner Ford Mustang appearance, use the more expressive graffiti-inspired bodywork, or combine both designs. This makes the set feel less fixed than a typical Technic car and gives younger builders more freedom to make the model feel like their own custom project.

It is also a manageable size for play and display. At around 27 cm long, the completed Mustang has enough presence on a shelf without requiring the space of a large-scale Technic supercar.