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1953 Lincoln Capri Convertible 50th Anniversary Edition

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 5, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$15,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,241, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Lincoln Capri
Generation
Capri (1952 to 1959)
Chassis
53LA6349H
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

Inside the middle half of 7 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$10,152 to $30,311
Median$15,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Lincoln Capri (1952 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,152 and $30,311.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Lincoln Capri ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$15,000
1953 Lincoln Capri ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2025$19,500
1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 15, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 15, 2026$41,121
Rally-Style 1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom CoupeBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2025$59,000
1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom CoupeBring a Trailer, Dec. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 5, 2025$13,750
1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$6,554
1954 Lincoln Capri ProjectBring a Trailer, June 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 21, 2025$2,500