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1989 Lincoln Four-Door Town Car

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 13, 2017, offered with no reserve.

$1,870Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Lincoln Town Car
Generation
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
Version
Town Car (1981 to 1989)

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 149% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$4,225 to $8,263
Median$4,700
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Lincoln Town Car (1981 to 1989) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $4,225 and $8,263.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Lincoln Town Car SedanMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$17,000
1988 Lincoln Town CarCars & Bids, Oct. 8, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 8, 2025$8,325
1988 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$8,201
1988 Lincoln Town Car SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$4,500
1988 Lincoln Town Car SedanMecum, Dec. 5, 2024MecumDec. 5, 2024$3,950
1986 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, Nov. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 15, 2024$4,700
1985 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, March 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2026$3,500