Land of 10,000 Stories: Man drives $75 pickup to work for 38 years 

Love my 71 GMC C-15 Pick-up take her to work everyday has never overheated on me, refused to start or left me stranded anywhere these trucks were built last

My father's farm truck was a 1976 C-20 Chevrolet that we owned and used almost daily on the farm for everything from pulling wagons to having full-sized cows loaded in the back to move them from one farm location to another. It was restored and repainted to like-new condition twice and had the box replaced once, but the engine and clutch were always trouble-free. It always started right up. The last 10 years we owned it, it went loaded with vegetables and fruit to 4 farmers markets every week. It was admired by many people at the market, young and old. When you drive the same truck 42 years, everyone knows who owns it. We sold it in 1998 -- For $1200 to a young man who was gonna restore it yet again and be the next proud owner. Contrast that with our next door neighbor farmer who, over those same 42 years has owned I think 6 different trucks. I hope his car dealer and his banker send him Christmas cards for all the business he gave them. We still farm today with the same five farm tractors, too -- the newest being from 1982 and the oldest from 1963, most still looking great with only faded paint to indicate their age. Regular routine maintenance, smart and safe operating, and storing inside all year-round is the key to making vehicles and equipment last for years and years. Rule #1 -- check the oil EVERY DAY, and multiple times per day when being used continuously for several hours.

A majority would consider that a junker fit for the scrap yard. I would consider that a reliable work of art. Made in the 50s and still going. I'd rather have that than something new.

Better than any new truck. Simple design. Reliable

A company I worked for had a 1948 forklift. Smoked like crazy, but it worked! Steering wheel was made of wood. Fly wheel had a bad spot, so we sometimes had to pull it with a chain to start it. One winter we couldn't start it because the ground was icy, so the boss finally broke down and bought a slightly newer one.

Great pick-up, well designed and made to go the distance.

What a great positive story 👍🏼

That's a beautiful truck

They were made NOT to break back then ... modern car companies should do that now too

That is an amazing inspiring video!

Just bought a '95 GMC Sierra with 522,300 kms (about 325,000 miles) for 370$. Wonder if it can clear 999,999 on the Odo.

Inflation in account, he more or less paid scrap value for the truck at the time.

I drive 300,000 miles in less than 10 years... would be nice to have such a short commute/not needing to drive for work.

I would weld up all the patch panels in and preserve(not restore) it .Id pay $7500 for that truck in a second.

Geez, I’m the same age as him. I keep debating about a new SUV. Mine has over 120,000 miles. Too bad diesel fuel is so high. My car would just be getting started.

IF THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ROADWORTHY (especially including good brakes!), it's a great story.

How is Boyd feeling anyone know?

Umm.. only in America. That pickup would not be allowed on the road here in NZ :)

His work must be like 6 miles away 😆

Fantastic story,a Ford would have expired 20 years ago ,don from australia

Surprised he didn't re-gap the spark plugs and clean up the electrodes.

Does his state require annual inspections? NH does and his impressive vehicle would never pass.

Yeah, this wouldnt be allowed on the streets in germany. For a good reason