The Cadillac Brougham (called a Fleetwood here, but I’m fairly certain that namesake had been dropped by this point) is one of the last great American rear-wheel drive sedans of the 80s and 90s. Obviously, Cadillac still makes rear wheel drive sedans today, but this model, with its gentle fins and cavernous interiors, seats with no bolstering and flat-faced dashed with column shifters and acres of wood trim, were the last of a now bygone era at Cadillac. This 1991 model listed here on craigslist is near the end of the line of this era at America’s foremost luxury car maker, and it shows just 60K original miles with supposedly one owner from new.
This has always struck me as one of the more under-appreciated cars of the 1990s that’s still out there for relatively short money. However, I always have felt slight regret after advising a friend to snatch up a collection of these long-wheelbase sedans at an estate sale. There was a 1990 model with the FE2 package, and a very low mileage 1989 in the stash; sadly, to this date, he hasn’t sold any of them (you can see the original Barn Finds Exclusive listing here.) Looking at this car, I still feel these are underappreciated, especially as an emerging classic you can drive every day.
The later models had gorgeous wood trim inlays in the dash and on the door panels, and when kept in good condition, it looks quite striking. The polished surface really pops, and between the condition of the wood and the leather seating surfaces in this car, you can tell it’s been loved. The seller notes that despite the low mileage, the Cadillac has a replacement engine with just 2,000 miles on it. So, you have a 60,000 mile chassis with a non-matching engine, which I don’t believe affects value too much. I believe the FE2 cars got the more desirable 5.7L V8 while the standard engine was the 5.0L; the seller doesn’t specify which engine his car has.
He does note it has a wheel and tire package worth about $5,000, which includes Vogue wheels and new white-wall tires. It does look pretty slick but I’m guessing the original owner didn’t order these, so this is probably a case of this being a two-owner car with just one on the original paperwork. It doesn’t really change the main driving factors of value here, which is the super clean body and interior, and the more desirable styling and equipment of the later production Broughams (updated headlights and the FE2 package if so equipped). Thanks to Barn Finds reader Tony Primo for the find.
From back when you could tell it apart from other cars a mile away. And was still built like a tank with big chrome bumpers. I had a ’90 Brougham d’Elegance in triple navy blue with the 350 that I loved. Comfort and style, rather than a 4 cyl-turbo jelly bean that blends in with everything else.
Yes. When Cadillac built real cars, not totally ugly SUVs. In excellent condition with the 5.7, these cars bring high prices. I believe the record is $60,000 to date. I know of a gray one that sold for $45,000. Beautiful cars, but not without issues, like any vehicle. I currently have a low mileage 09 Town Car, but to add a Brougham to my collection..
I remember seeing on ebay, probably 10 years ago, someone in Texas had two of these, ’92 Brougham d’Elegances with around 50 miles each on them. I forget if they were both triple navy blue or black, and had every option. He put them on blocks in a climate-controlled garage, and the mileage was from periodic starts and put into gear to exercise the drivetrain. One or both were on ebay for $225,000. Yes, $225,000. Needless to say, he probably still has them.
Vogue Tyres also know as mustard and mayo in the street..
Vogue tires are absolute junk. If this car has Vogues on it they need to be changed forthwith. I would much rather have the original wheels and a set of good tires.
These cars certainly were fine rides and made a long distance trip a pleasure.
needs original tire/ wheel combo desperately.
The Cadillac Fleetwood is a full-size luxury sedan that was marketed by Cadillac from the 1977 through 1996 model years. The name was not obsolete by 1991.
The car has 60,000 miles, the engine has 2,000 miles? Why?? Cadillac is always trying to stay at the leading edge of technology and their newest stuff isn’t necessarily ready for market. I have owned 4 Caddies in my lifetime and every one of them had issues ~ but my ex absolutely insisted she had to have a Caddy. Nothing else would do for her. Yeah ~ a Karen for sure. I’ll never have another Caddy or another Karen.
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Jeff I thought that Brougham was just a package not a model. I personally don’t care for the wheels on this one I don’t think they help the car I do miss the ride these big cars gave us there are some red flags in the post about this one
I am a Cadillac aficionado, of the years when they were built with pride and an attitude that made other vehicles move over and get the Hell out of the way. This example of American pride and superiority will be cruising American streets long after we’re all dead and gone. The engine swap took the talents of mechanics and auto techs that are a cut above the rest and I’m sure, and hope, it was done with fine attention to this example of American excellence. My business personally builds and modifies engines only for Hi-Perf street and Pro-Race applications, but personally I only drive, and collect, classic Cadillacs. It does my heart good to see this “Heavy Metal” cruiser being unleashed with an upgraded engine modification. I WANT IT!!
With the engine swap with such low mileage kinda makes me wonder if this thing didn’t start life as a diesel and they converted it to gas
Well Troy that is a great deduction that is a real possibility. The vin will tell the tale. Or the gas gauge that would not have “USE UNLEADED FUEL”
That would be great if there was a picture of it
That would be great if there was a picture of it I didn’t find one
The last Cadillac with a diesel was 1985.
The last year for a diesel in the Fleetwood Brougham was 1985.