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1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$40,320Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $36,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1942
Make and model
Lincoln Continental
Generation
Continental (1940 to 1948)
Version
Continental (1940 to 1948)
Chassis
H132878
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

Above the middle half of 33 comparable sales, 3% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,000 to $35,000
Median$25,750
Sales behind it33Likely

From 33 sales of the Lincoln Continental (1940 to 1948) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,000 and $35,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1942 Lincoln Continental CabrioletMecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$21,500
1942 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CABRIOLETBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$35,000
1942 Lincoln Continental CoupeMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$23,000
1942 Lincoln Continental ConvertibleMecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$28,500
1941 Lincoln Continental CabrioletRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$24,000
1941 Lincoln Continental CabrioletRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$54,000
1941 Lincoln Continental CabrioletRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$37,500
1941 Lincoln Continental CabrioletMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$90,000