Kansas man buys Breaking Bad's Cadillac DeVille for $8,000 but can't believe the issues it comes with
Published on Nov 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Nov 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A man from Kansas has been shocked by the issues that came with the Breaking Bad Cadillac DeVille that he recently purchased.
Tyler Hoover of Hoovie’s Garage recently bought the infamous car from the TV series, and says it is the real deal that appeared in the iconic show.
Having bought it for less than $10,000, Hoover wasn’t sure what to expect, but his YouTube video on his recent purchase details that the car has a few issues.
The car has had an interesting life since appearing on the show, and now it is Hoover’s turn to look after this TV star.
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How Hoover found the Cadillac DeVille
The Cadillac had an interesting life after it was finished with its time on the show.
It initially sat for some time before being auctioned for $30,000 by Hamlin Auctions.
The car then ended up at the Mob Museum and was raffled off, before its previous owner won the car.
Barrett-Jackson then sold it on, which is where Hoover bought it for just $8,000.
Initially, Hoover was quite impressed as everything seemed to work.
The car had just 55,000 miles on the clock, and everything, such as the electric windows, the heating, and air-conditioning, worked.
But an inspection from The Car Wizard revealed a few issues with the Cadillac.
What was wrong with this star from Breaking Bad?
The Car Wizard is a fellow YouTuber who regularly checks out cars that Hoover buys.
It needed a new belt under the hood, but that wasn’t a big issue.
A closer inspection revealed mouse droppings around the engine, thanks to the car’s time sitting around.
Underneath, the Wizard found a random bungee hanging below the car.
A look at the oil filters revealed it also hadn’t had an oil change for a very long time.
There was some rust, and poor welds on parts of the DeVille were a slight concern.
However, this was just a standard problem common among Cadillacs of the era.
The valve cover, though, was leaking a lot of oil, making another part that needed replacing.
Perhaps the biggest problem was a ruined shock absorber that had recently failed.
So, it wasn’t a complete disaster, but the Cadillac certainly needed more work than first anticipated.
Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
