It’s even more amazing that the owner has driven his car for over 1.3 million miles.
Many stories have been told about cars with over one million miles, but the majority of these vehicles barely have any original parts. This is the first-gen. diesel-powered Volkswagen Touareg The, which is still shiny and runs its second engine since it was new. There are mileage heroes such as the 2000 Ford Super Duty As you can see, they still have their original engine as well as the original transmission. John Freeland, an 80-year old Texas man with an 8th degree black belt who “still makes concrete,” is the owner of the white truck. It has 1.3 million miles on its odometer but still works well as an everyday vehicle. The pickup still has the original 7.3-liter V8 Diesel engine, paired with the factory manual transmission.
You read that correctly – the Super Duty has a manual gearbox. It received a new clutch, pressure plate, and clutch at some point. The rear axle, suspension, and steering are all stock. They look great for a truck that has had 1.3 million miles since it was 20 years old, Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk states. Freeland was a hotshot driver who kept records on paper of where he was, what fuel he used and when he reached the million-mile mark. Freeland has many interesting stories and lessons to share about maintenance. Simply put, proper maintenance with original parts is key. Enjoy the video.
