As of May 2026, the Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) market has 426 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,500 and $22,900. Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have decreased 64.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $17,495 to $6,300.
The typical Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) on the market has 57,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 159 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Pricing
A fair price for a Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) in May 2026 is between $7,500 and $22,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,300 to $28,500 across 426 active listings.
Price Distribution (426 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,300
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,995
Typical market price
75th
$22,900
Above average / premium
90th
$28,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,995, 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
23
$15,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
48
$20,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
98
$19,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
164
$13,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
39
$7,840
Over 150,000 mi
16
$5,000
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Price Trends
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have decreased 64.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $6,300 across 7 sales, down from $17,495 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices are down 55.9% ($6,300 vs. $14,300 a year ago).
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
42
$15,000
$15,412
2024-Q4
52
$15,250
$21,943
2025-Q1
63
$17,000
$18,820
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
2026-Q2
7
$6,300
$8,492
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 10 listings. The most expensive model year is 1972 at a median of $22,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
18
$15,500
$4,500
$57,900
1971
33
$10,000
$1,200
$40,995
1972
23
$22,900
$1,800
$90,000
1973
34
$17,000
$1,000
$54,982
1974
10
$6,500
$2,500
$26,495
1975
20
$15,000
$1,500
$27,995
1976
39
$19,500
$1,500
$35,495
1977
53
$12,000
$750
$49,995
1978
75
$13,500
$1,500
$55,000
1979
119
$15,000
$700
$89,900
Where to Buy a Lincoln Continental (1970-1979)
The highest concentration of Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) listings is in MI with 70 active listings, followed by IL (40), CA (36), FL (23), TX (22).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $3,000, while NY has the highest at $29,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $26,500.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
70
$14,995
IL
40
$16,994
CA
36
$10,000
FL
23
$12,000
TX
22
$10,000
PA
17
$22,900
AZ
16
$15,500
NJ
14
$15,000
WA
13
$7,500
WI
12
$9,500
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) Market Velocity
Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) listings spend an average of 159 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 106 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: $7,500 to $22,900. The median is $14,995. Anything below $7,500 is a strong value; above $22,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Lincoln Continental (1970-1979) prices have dropped 64.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
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 159 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 9 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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