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Two-Decades-Owned, 455-Powered 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Custom Coupe

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 17, 2026.

$14,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Generation
Cosmopolitan (1949 to 1954)
Chassis
9EH42793
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 62% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,438 to $40,500
Median$27,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Lincoln Cosmopolitan (1949 to 1954) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,438 and $40,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan CustomMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$78,000
1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan CapriBring a Trailer, April 24, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2026$27,000
1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Club CoupeMecum, Aug. 15, 2025MecumAug. 15, 2025$28,000
1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Hardtop Sport CoupeBring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$12,750