Best Lincoln Continental Year to Buy
There is no single best Lincoln Continental year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 161 verified sales, the 1962 is the most affordable at $23,000. The 1957 trades most often (37 verified sales). The 1961 has held its value best, now worth 11 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Lincoln Continental Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Continental | $123,475 | 2.7× | 2 · too few to rank | 66 |
| 2000 Continental | $11,155 | 28% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1998 Continental | $15,000 | 38% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1979 Continental | $30,180 | 2.5× | 34 | 3 |
| 1978 Continental | $15,670 | 157% | 5 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1963 Continental | $57,200 | 9.1× | 16 | — |
| 1962 Continental | $23,000 | 3.8× | 24 | 1 |
| 1961 Continental | $63,945 | 11× | 16 | — |
| 1957 Continental | $44,838 | 7.4× | 37 | 1 |
| 1947 Continental | $35,750 | 8.1× | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1946 Continental | $42,900 | 2.4× | 17 | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Lincoln Continental Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Lincoln Continental year to buy?
There is no single best Lincoln Continental year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 161 verified sales, the 1962 is the most affordable at $23,000. The 1957 trades most often (37 verified sales). The 1961 has held its value best, now worth 11 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Lincoln Continental year is the cheapest?
The 1962 Lincoln Continental is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $23,000. The most valuable is the 1961, at $63,945.
Which Lincoln Continental year holds its value best?
The 1961 Lincoln Continental is now worth 11 times its original MSRP of $6,067, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Lincoln Continental worth?
Depending on the model year, a Lincoln Continental is worth from $23,000 to $63,945 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Lincoln Continental year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.