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1979 Lincoln Town Car Collector Series Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 2, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$2,475Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,475, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Lincoln Town Car
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
9Y82S701538
Condition
Good (3)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, 336% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,425 to $13,750
Median$8,350
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Lincoln Town Car in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,425 and $13,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 Lincoln Town CarMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$6,700
1978 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$10,000
1977 Lincoln Town Car SedanMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$25,000
1976 Lincoln Town CarMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$5,600