1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V has a current market value of $14,987 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 72 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $12,650 and $24,200. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. 13 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $17,075 to $55,000. The median sale price is up 5.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 72 verified auction sales for the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Price History
The median 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V sold for $15,250 in 2026, against $20,350 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,250 | 11 |
| 2025 | $15,183 | 10 |
| 2024 | $15,250 | 14 |
| 2023 | $24,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $21,200 | 8 |
| 2021 | $20,350 | 8 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | $14,850 | 39,035 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $13,580 | 73,000 mi | — |
| May 22, 2026 | $15,250 | 32,000 mi | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $18,700 | 27,661 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $11,000 | 37,935 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $19,250 | 40,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $10,300 | 18,200 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $49,078 | 8,000 mi | — |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $25,850 | 50,339 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $15,250 | 18,200 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $12,650 | 65,384 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $16,500 | 74,779 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $11,000 | 28,336 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $11,550 | 72,346 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $15,500 | 20,000 mi | Automatic |
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1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V worth?
A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is worth approximately $14,987 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 72 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,650 and $24,200; the full verified range is $10,000 to $66,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V cost new?
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V carried an original MSRP of $12,100. Verified examples now trade around $14,987.
How much has the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is worth about 24% more than its original MSRP of $12,100, with verified examples now trading around $14,987. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V sell per year?
13 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 72 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V sales in total.
Are 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V sale price is up 5.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V?
DriveIndex lists 2 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V for sale, priced from $17,075 to $55,000 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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