What's the typical maintenance cost for an 87 Town Car?

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For a 1987 Lincoln Town Car in nice original shape, most owners end up spending about **$900–$1 200 a year** on routine upkeep (oil, tune-up, brakes, tires, A/C service, etc.).

The big wildcard is the factory air-suspension.  When the air-springs or compressor finally give up—these cars are closing in on 40 years old—figure **$450–$1 000 per corner** to replace with OE-style parts.  Budget at least **an extra $1 000 the first year** you own the car just in case the system acts up.

Bottom line: if you set aside roughly **$1 500 for the first year** and then **$1 k annually** after that, you’ll cover the routine stuff plus the occasional classic-car surprise without heartburn.  That’s still pretty reasonable luxury-car motoring for a $10 k asking price.

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