Lincoln LS

The Lincoln LS debuted for the 2000 model year as a bold attempt to compete with European sport sedans. Sharing the rear-wheel-drive DEW98 platform with the Jaguar S-Type, the LS offered either a 3.0L V6 or a 3.9L V8 engine. It represented a significant shift for Lincoln, prioritizing handling and driver engagement over traditional luxury.

Collectors are drawn to the LS for its unique place in Lincoln's history and its engineering connection to Jaguar. The V6 model's 5-speed manual transmission, offered from 2000-2002, is particularly rare and sought after by enthusiasts. The post-facelift 2003-2006 models gained variable valve timing for the V8, bumping output to 280 horsepower and improving the car's performance credentials.

With just 8 recent sales averaging under $7,000, the market for the Lincoln LS is at the bottom of its depreciation curve. Well-maintained, low-mileage examples, especially manual V6s or late-model V8s, represent a strong value. Most traded examples are drivers with needs, keeping average prices low, but top-tier cars can fetch over $10,000.

Based on market data, prices for the Lincoln LS range from $500 for project cars to $12,000 for well-preserved examples.