1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe has a current market value of $11,765 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $10,175 and $23,000. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe, latest sale Sep 4, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $11,200 | 41,623 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $14,000 | 37,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $13,500 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $16,500 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $23,000 | 35,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 15, 2021 | $22,000 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 9, 2014 | $10,175 | — | Automatic |
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How much is a 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe worth?
A 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is worth approximately $11,765 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $10,175 and $23,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe cost new?
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe carried an original MSRP of $10,995. Verified examples now trade around $11,765.
How much has the 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is worth about 7% more than its original MSRP of $10,995, with verified examples now trading around $11,765. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 7 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe sales in total.
Are 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe. 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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