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1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2026.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1986
Make and model
Lincoln Town Car
Generation
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1LNBP96F8GY741069
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 40 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$4,500 to $10,316
Median$6,875
Sales behind it40Likely

From 40 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 $4,500 and $10,316.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 Lincoln Town Car Limousine by Corporate CoachworksBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$15,400
1986 Lincoln Town Car LimousineBring a Trailer, Sept. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 20, 2026$9,596
1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature SeriesMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$5,600
1986 Lincoln Town Car LimousineMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$7,250
1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature SeriesBring a Trailer, July 15, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2025$5,000
1986 Lincoln Town Car Signature SeriesBring a Trailer, June 15, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2025$8,250
1986 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, Nov. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 15, 2024$4,700
1985 Lincoln Town CarBring a Trailer, March 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2026$3,500