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Looks like I should be able to pull this fine with my rig and a uhaul auto hauler. Did the paperwork yesterday so its officially mine just have to pick it up tomorrow and haul it home! Drove it around a bit and it definitely put a huge smile on my face! I'll be back around with lots of questions I'm sure

Thanks for the info! I think this has the 472 engine, unless those are just two names for the same thing (or if that applies to the 472 as well :))...

Got it.. Thanks! I'll be back with detailed pictures to help me understand what I may be in for before I start investing money and energy. If there's any specific area to look for let me know. There is rust on the normal spot on each side, right down in front of the doors. It does run and drive fine. It probably needs tires, just due to age. It is leaking transmission fluid, he said that should be an easyish fix but you have to climb under it and disconnect the driveshaft.

Thanks for the response and the advice 48super! Part of what I infer from your response is that this COULD be a really good deal but its a red flag that the price is this low. I have to decide today as there are lots of others coming to look at it. I think I'm going to buy it now then try to sort out what I ended up with. If anyone has experience with towing something like this with a yukon xl (or similar) id be interested in some confirmation that ill be able to pull it off.

I've never been a part of the world of classic cars. My grandpa had a 1968 cadillac convertible when I was a kid though and I've always dreamed of owning one. In the past when I've searched for cadillacs around that year for sale the prices were very high. In a very strange twist of fate I stumbled upon one (1968 cadillac de ville convertible) for sale last night, near a place we were going to be visiting for the weekend, for what I think is a good price - 5k. It runs and drives but is a bit crusty - generally dirty all over, some dents and dings, spots of rust here and there. I have the money to buy the car and I think I'm buying it for the right reasons (not thinking of it as an investment but a long term project with some strong nostalgia mixed in). I've done a decent amount of work on my own cars but nothing too serious (starters, struts, etc). No body work. Questions: 1. What should I be looking for on the car when I look at it? 2. Can I haul this thing home (about 300 miles) with a 2014 yukon xl denali and a uhaul car hauler? My research says this should be fine but I've never hauled anything nearly this heavy before. Any help would be greatly appreciated!