# Used 1978 Lincoln Continental prices

> The average asking price for a used 1978 Lincoln Continental is $19,128, with 65,182 miles on average, across 28 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1978) · [all Lincoln Continental model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental.md)

- Average asking price: $19,128 (median $15,116)
- Average miles: 65,182
- For sale now: 28
- Average days listed: 118 (of 17 with a listing date)

## 1978 Lincoln Continental prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $14,534 | 84,503 | 6 | 105 |
| Michigan | $15,028 | 89,500 | 6 | 172 |

## Other Lincoln Continental years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2020.md) | $25,650 | 71,237 | 67 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2019.md) | $28,630 | 72,933 | 66 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2018.md) | $19,779 | 85,472 | 64 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2017.md) | $18,739 | 85,810 | 144 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2002.md) | $4,924 | 204,084 | 2 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2001.md) | $5,479 | 123,722 | 6 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/2000.md) | $7,966 | 52,480 | 6 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1999.md) | $10,000 | 96,000 | 2 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1998.md) | $4,396 | 106,010 | 3 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1997.md) | $5,697 | 131,546 | 4 |
| [1995](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1995.md) | $11,395 | 108,859 | 5 |
| [1994](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1994.md) | $5,675 | 51,088 | 1 |
| [1990](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1990.md) | $7,898 | 65,419 | 1 |
| [1989](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1989.md) | $4,200 | — | 1 |
| [1988](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1988.md) | $8,995 | 21,000 | 1 |
| [1987](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1987.md) | $14,333 | 52,670 | 3 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1983.md) | $23,475 | 57,000 | 2 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1982.md) | $13,500 | — | 1 |
| [1980](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1980.md) | $31,082 | 13,000 | 7 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1979.md) | $20,479 | 61,041 | 73 |
| **1978** | $19,128 | 65,182 | 28 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1977.md) | $22,282 | 43,255 | 10 |
| [1976](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1976.md) | $21,261 | 45,343 | 15 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1975.md) | $14,589 | 66,720 | 4 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1974.md) | $17,499 | 48,781 | 4 |
| [1973](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1973.md) | $25,397 | 29,973 | 31 |
| [1972](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1972.md) | $20,653 | 38,728 | 5 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1971.md) | $14,102 | 85,474 | 6 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1970.md) | $24,196 | 61,540 | 7 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1969.md) | $33,091 | 53,258 | 17 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1968.md) | $28,625 | 67,904 | 11 |
| [1967](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1967.md) | $73,183 | 64,160 | 26 |
| [1966](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1966.md) | $61,631 | 12,618 | 32 |
| [1965](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1965.md) | $57,496 | 79,567 | 4 |
| [1964](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1964.md) | $223,216 | 1,111 | 8 |
| [1963](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1963.md) | $144,957 | 48,672 | 14 |
| [1962](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1962.md) | $94,131 | 55,239 | 11 |
| [1961](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1961.md) | $31,241 | 68,585 | 7 |
| [1960](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1960.md) | $50,498 | — | 4 |
| [1959](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1959.md) | $29,914 | 35,750 | 8 |
| [1958](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1958.md) | $29,215 | 31,000 | 6 |
| [1957](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1957.md) | $67,529 | 59,776 | 4 |
| [1956](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1956.md) | $51,760 | 39,224 | 20 |
| [1948](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1948.md) | $31,347 | 19,776 | 12 |
| [1947](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1947.md) | $42,339 | 72,089 | 14 |
| [1946](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1946.md) | $27,772 | 72,113 | 8 |
| [1942](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1942.md) | $17,199 | 18,181 | 8 |
| [1941](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1941.md) | $45,767 | 66,523 | 21 |
| [1940](https://ottoquest.com/models/lincoln-continental/1940.md) | $89,800 | 12,850 | 1 |

## Used 1978 Lincoln Continental prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1978 Lincoln Continental?

Used 1978 Lincoln Continentals for sale at U.S. dealers ask $19,128 on average (half ask less than $15,116), across 28 cars. The cars for sale have 65,182 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 1978 Lincoln Continentals for sale?

The 17 for sale with a listing date have been listed 118 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 1978 Lincoln Continental compare with the 1977 and 1979?

The 1978 asks $19,128 on average with 65,182 miles; the 1977 asks $22,282 with 43,255 miles, and the 1979 asks $20,479 with 61,041 miles.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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