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1985 Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 31, 2014, offered with no reserve.

$3,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Lincoln Continental
Generation
Continental (1980 to 1987)
VIN
1MRBP97FXFY684517
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 155% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,650 to $10,388
Median$8,075
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Lincoln Continental (1980 to 1987) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,650 and $10,388.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Lincoln Continental Valentino EditionMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$7,800
1984 Lincoln Continental Valentino EditionBring a Trailer, Jan. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 5, 2025$7,200
1987 Lincoln Continental SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$8,350
1982 Lincoln Continental Signature SeriesBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2025$16,500