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1989 Lincoln Town Car Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Lincoln Town Car
Generation
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
Version
Town Car (1981 to 1989)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1LNBM82F6KY792958
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

Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 132% over its top.

Middle half of sales$4,088 to $7,326
Median$4,600
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 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 $4,088 and $7,326.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
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