Best Lincoln Continental Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Lincoln Continental Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 636 verified sales, the 1948 is the most affordable at $26,400. The 1966 trades most often (117 verified sales). The 1961 has held its value best, worth 13 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1948's value may not reflect today's market. No sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1961's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 16, 2026. Methodology
Lincoln Continental Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Continental Convertible | $32,397 | 5× | 96 | 1 |
| 1966 Continental Convertible | $62,426 | 9.8× | 117 | 2 |
| 1965 Continental Convertible | $42,786 | 6.2× | 86 | — |
| 1964 Continental Convertible | $71,500 | 10× | 59 | 2 |
| 1963 Continental Convertible | $57,258 | 8.3× | 68 | — |
| 1962 Continental Convertible | $35,200 | 5.2× | 73 | — |
| 1961 Continental Convertible | $83,879No sale since Apr 2026 | 13× | 51 | 1 |
| 1948 Continental Convertible | $26,400No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 5.6× | 86 | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Continental Convertible year is appreciating?
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Best Lincoln Continental Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Lincoln Continental Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Lincoln Continental Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 636 verified sales, the 1948 is the most affordable at $26,400. The 1966 trades most often (117 verified sales). The 1961 has held its value best, worth 13 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1948's value may not reflect today's market. No sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1961's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Lincoln Continental Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $26,400. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1948's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1961, at $83,879. No sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1961's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Lincoln Continental Convertible year holds its value best?
The 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible is worth 13 times its original MSRP of $6,713, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Apr 10, 2026, so the 1961's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Lincoln Continental Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Lincoln Continental Convertible is worth from $26,400 to $83,879 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Lincoln Continental Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.