We'll for me, the day I bought the car, I drove it 600 miles home. Before I left, I stopped at the local auto store, for a tow strap, portable battery, and all the usual stuff just in case (oil, coolant, dot 4 etc...)
The good news is I never looked back, and got home safely. 4 years later, she's better than ever.
My 69 vert, has a 68HO (GTO) and M22. The newest addition is an 8.5 posi w/3.42 gears. Now she takes it out on those poor tires...oh well...