1946 Lincoln Continental Market Value & Price History
The 1946 Lincoln Continental has a market value of $16,000, based on 23 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $20,900 and $39,050. No sale since Jul 24, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 is listed for sale, asking $19,995.
Data: DriveIndex. 23 verified auction sales for the 1946 Lincoln Continental, latest sale Jul 24, 2024. Methodology
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1946 Lincoln Continental Price History
The median 1946 Lincoln Continental sold for $20,000 in 2020, against $36,575 in 2014. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $20,000 | 3 |
| 2017 | $20,350 | 3 |
| 2016 | $23,100 | 3 |
| 2014 | $36,575 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1946 Lincoln Continental Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2024 | $23,100 | 8,842 mi | Manual |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $12,455 | 83,744 mi | — |
| Aug 7, 2020 | $20,000 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $19,800 | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2020 | $34,100 | — | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2019 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Nov 17, 2017 | $19,950 | 84,352 mi | Manual |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $20,350 | — | Manual |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $28,350 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2016 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| May 5, 2016 | $55,000 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2016 | $20,900 | — | Manual |
| May 7, 2015 | $31,900 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2015 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| Sep 5, 2014 | $46,200 | — | Manual |
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How much is a 1946 Lincoln Continental worth?
A 1946 Lincoln Continental is worth approximately $16,000, based on 23 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jul 24, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,900 and $39,050; the full verified range is $12,455 to $71,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1946 Lincoln Continental cost new?
The 1946 Lincoln Continental carried an original MSRP of $18,245. Its DriveIndex market value is $16,000. No sale since Jul 24, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1946 Lincoln Continental depreciated?
The 1946 Lincoln Continental is worth about 12% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $18,245, and its DriveIndex market value is $16,000. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jul 24, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1946 Lincoln Continental sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 23 1946 Lincoln Continental sales at auction.
Are 1946 Lincoln Continental 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 1946 Lincoln Continental. 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 1946 Lincoln Continental?
DriveIndex lists 1 1946 Lincoln Continental for sale, asking $19,995 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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