1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car has a current market value of $18,776 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2009 between $16,500 and $24,300. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 4.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car, latest sale Sep 1, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car sold for $23,250 in 2025, against $21,000 in 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,250 | 3 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $10,165 | 45,500 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $25,000 | 15,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $24,300 | 24,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $23,250 | 27,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $21,133 | 4,179 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $29,000 | 2,700 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $66,000 | 3,700 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $22,000 | 35,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 29, 2024 | $16,500 | 23,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $18,711 | 36,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $57,250 | 1,800 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $15,250 | 3,500 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 2, 2023 | $21,000 | 11,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 16, 2022 | $15,000 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 15, 2021 | $19,000 | 6,000 mi | Automatic |
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1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car worth?
A 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car is worth approximately $18,776 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,500 and $24,300; the full verified range is $10,165 to $66,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car cost new?
The 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car carried an original MSRP of $12,555. Verified examples now trade around $18,776.
How much has the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car is worth about 50% more than its original MSRP of $12,555, with verified examples now trading around $18,776. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car sales in total.
Are 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car sale price is up 4.5% 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.
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