Abandoned classic cars discovered in French barn, Digi Mart USA News: Walking through the woods can lead to all kinds of discoveries, from mushrooms and animals to berries and, in this case, a Lamborghini. Images received from urban exploration enthusiasts show a collection of classic cars left abandoned in France.
Urbex, short for urban exploration, is an informal activity that involves visiting long-abandoned or disused places in search of hidden treasures. In this case, the explorers found six cars parked neatly side by side inside an old barn open to the elements, each with a prestigious past.
The newest vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140), the first generation of the model introduced in 1990. It is a long-wheelbase version, as indicated by the “SEL” badge on the rear.
Another find, less familiar in Europe, is a Dodge Stealth, the North American version of the Mitsubishi 3000 GT, sold between 1990 and 2000. Like its German cousin, it is well preserved, covered only by a thin layer of dust, bird droppings and some traces of moss.
The rest of the collection goes further back in time and gains in prestige. Two first-generation Jaguar XJ sedans are included: a Series II (1973–1979) and a later Series III (1979–1992), identifiable by its large black bumpers added from 1979 to align European models with American versions.
Alongside them is an elegant Citroën DS, more precisely a DSuper (called the “ID 20” until 1970), a simplified version of the French sedan without hydraulic braking or the characteristic mushroom-shaped brake pedal. It is visually distinguished by its silver rear chevrons, unlike the gold chevrons of the DS.
The main attraction, highlighted by the site No Man’s Land – Urbex, is a Lamborghini Espada. Launched in 1968, the Espada is in some ways a precursor to the Urus, being the only Lamborghini to offer four seats.
Its baroque design was penned by Italian designer Marcello Gandini, and its in-house 3.9-liter V12 produced between 325 and 350 horsepower depending on the version. The car is in excellent condition, except that its steering wheel has been stolen.
Under these circumstances, it is difficult to hope to reach the 250 km/h that Lamborghini promised at the time.
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