As of April 2026, the Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) market has 340 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $16,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $11,000 and $24,000. Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have increased 66.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $10,500 to $17,495.
The typical Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) on the market has 46,990 miles. Listings spend an average of 184 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Pricing
A fair price for a Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) in April 2026 is between $11,000 and $24,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $30,780 across 340 active listings.
Price Distribution (340 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$11,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$16,995
Typical market price
75th
$24,000
Above average / premium
90th
$30,780
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $19,850, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
28
$19,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
55
$22,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
83
$21,111
50,000 - 100,000 mi
107
$15,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
24
$8,500
Over 150,000 mi
9
$5,500
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Price Trends
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have increased 66.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q1, the median sale price was $17,495 across 16 sales, up from $10,500 in 2025-Q4.
On a year-over-year basis, Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices are up 2.9% ($17,495 vs. $17,000 a year ago).
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q2
56
$16,500
$17,114
2024-Q3
41
$15,000
$15,303
2024-Q4
52
$15,250
$21,943
2025-Q1
62
$17,000
$19,007
2025-Q2
62
$14,300
$18,233
2025-Q3
36
$16,000
$15,584
2025-Q4
45
$10,500
$17,419
2026-Q1
16
$17,495
$26,425
Best Value Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) by Model Year
The 1974 Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) offers the best value with a median price of $6,500 across 11 listings. The most expensive model year is 1970 at a median of $26,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
17
$26,900
$2,500
$59,900
1971
20
$16,500
$1,200
$25,500
1972
33
$16,950
$2,000
$31,995
1973
25
$22,995
$9,480
$54,982
1974
11
$6,500
$6,500
$26,495
1975
20
$19,995
$1,500
$27,995
1976
27
$23,997
$13,000
$30,780
1977
33
$14,900
$2,100
$49,995
1978
70
$13,500
$1,750
$55,000
1979
82
$21,900
$700
$89,900
Where to Buy a Lincoln Continental (1970-1979)
The highest concentration of Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) listings is in MI with 67 active listings, followed by CA (34), IL (34), FL (28), PA (27).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MA at $1,500, while IA has the highest at $28,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $27,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
67
$14,995
CA
34
$13,500
IL
34
$8,995
FL
28
$16,500
PA
27
$22,995
GA
11
$7,000
TX
11
$22,000
IA
11
$28,500
CO
9
$8,000
NY
8
$16,995
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Market Velocity
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) listings spend an average of 184 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 63 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $11,000 to $24,000. The median is $16,995. Anything below $11,000 is a strong value; above $24,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have risen 66.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1974 model year has the lowest median price at $6,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 184 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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