1979 Lincoln Continental Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Lincoln Continental has a current market value of $28,747 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 141 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $15,250 and $26,000. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. 19 have sold in the past 12 months, and 25 are listed for sale from $10,995 to $33,679. The median sale price is up 2.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 141 verified auction sales for the 1979 Lincoln Continental, latest sale Sep 24, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1979 Lincoln Continental Price History
The median 1979 Lincoln Continental sold for $26,750 in 2026, against $19,250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,750 | 13 |
| 2025 | $19,795 | 19 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $19,795 | 13 |
| 2022 | $16,500 | 20 |
| 2021 | $20,140 | 21 |
| 2020 | $16,500 | 5 |
| 2019 | $12,100 | 3 |
| 2018 | $16,500 | 4 |
| 2017 | $24,750 | 3 |
| 2016 | $16,225 | 6 |
| 2015 | $19,525 | 10 |
| 2014 | $20,350 | 3 |
| 2012 | $19,250 | 5 |
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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $29,700 | 8,814 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $26,750 | 60,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $10,165 | 16,900 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $32,500 | 4,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $30,800 | 4,489 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $15,750 | 50,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $60,000 | 85 mi | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $15,000 | 15,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 4, 2026 | $15,950 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $18,000 | 12,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $16,000 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $41,800 | 3,694 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $36,300 | 8,067 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $15,500 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 6, 2025 | $20,350 | 27,706 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1979 Lincoln Continental worth?
A 1979 Lincoln Continental is worth approximately $28,747 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 141 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,250 and $26,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $60,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Lincoln Continental cost new?
The 1979 Lincoln Continental carried an original MSRP of $11,868. Verified examples now trade around $28,747.
How much has the 1979 Lincoln Continental depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Lincoln Continental is worth about 142% more than its original MSRP of $11,868, with verified examples now trading around $28,747. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Lincoln Continental sell per year?
19 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 141 1979 Lincoln Continental sales in total.
Are 1979 Lincoln Continental sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Lincoln Continental sale price is up 2.8% 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 1979 Lincoln Continental?
DriveIndex lists 25 1979 Lincoln Continental for sale, priced from $10,995 to $33,679 (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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