1947 Lincoln Continental Market Value & Price History
The 1947 Lincoln Continental has a market value of $18,854, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2007 between $16,500 and $31,900. No comparable sale since Oct 3, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 are listed for sale, asking $34,000 to $47,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1947 Lincoln Continental, latest sale Oct 3, 2024. Methodology
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1947 Lincoln Continental Price History
The median 1947 Lincoln Continental sold for $19,250 in 2021, against $45,650 in 2012. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $19,250 | 3 |
| 2018 | $20,900 | 3 |
| 2012 | $45,650 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1947 Lincoln Continental Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | $14,300 | 32,465 mi | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $44,000 | 78,732 mi | Manual |
| Dec 2, 2023 | $13,200 | 32,464 mi | Manual |
| Apr 2, 2022 | $17,600 | — | Manual |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $22,000 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | $15,400 | — | Manual |
| Mar 18, 2021 | $19,250 | — | Manual |
| Jan 19, 2018 | $55,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $20,900 | — | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2018 | $18,150 | — | — |
| May 11, 2017 | $27,500 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
| Aug 27, 2014 | $24,750 | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2012 | $14,963 | — | Manual |
| Sep 2, 2012 | $56,650 | — | — |
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Lincoln Continental by Year
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How much is a 1947 Lincoln Continental worth?
A 1947 Lincoln Continental is worth approximately $18,854, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Oct 3, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,500 and $31,900; the full verified range is $13,200 to $56,650. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1947 Lincoln Continental cost new?
The 1947 Lincoln Continental carried an original MSRP of $4,392. Its DriveIndex market value is $18,854. No comparable sale since Oct 3, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1947 Lincoln Continental depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1947 Lincoln Continental is worth about 329% more than its original MSRP of $4,392, with a DriveIndex market value of $18,854. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Oct 3, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1947 Lincoln Continental sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 18 1947 Lincoln Continental sales at auction.
Are 1947 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 1947 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 1947 Lincoln Continental?
DriveIndex lists 2 1947 Lincoln Continental for sale, asking $34,000 to $47,000 (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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