Misallocation

1984 Lincoln Town Car

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 12, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$3,630Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,241, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1984
Make and model
Lincoln Town Car
Generation
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
Version
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
VIN
1LNBP96F8EY712037

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 30% 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
1985 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, March 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2026$3,500
1986 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, Nov. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 15, 2024$4,700
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
1989 Lincoln Town Car SedanMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$17,000