US man drives world famous million-mile Lexus that was bought for $1 and is surprised by what he finds
- This Lexus LS400 has done over 1 million miles
- It was restored by a famous YouTuber
- It now looks as good as new
Published on Mar 04, 2025 at 4:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 04, 2025 at 4:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This guy in the US drove the famous ‘million-mile Lexus’, a Lexus LS400, and he was shocked by what he found.
We’re talking about an old car with a lot of miles under its belt, but everything still worked.
It even had the original body panels and VIN tags.
But the most surprising thing was found inside the vehicle.
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The story behind the million-mile Lexus
David Patterson, the guy behind the ThatDudeInBlue YouTube channel, drove a Lexus LS400 that’s covered over one million miles.
The car was actually restored by Freddy Hernandez.
You may know him as the US YouTuber behind the famous flooded McLaren series, but the Lexus restoration was mostly cosmetic.
This is because, amazingly, just about anything that could break… didn’t break.
Power windows still worked, as did the sunroof and the power seats.
This is somewhat shocking, considering there are cars where these features stop working after a few thousand miles, not a million.
Lexus has always produced reliable cars, but this LS400 is in a different league.
The art of longevity in cars
There aren’t that many cars in the million-mile club.
But there are a few interesting things we can understand when we look at the list.
The first thing that stands out is that Volvo is clearly very good at making cars that last forever.
There’s the famous Volvo P1800 that was driven 3.2 million miles with only one owner.
Then there’s the story of the man who drove 1,000,000 miles in his 1991 Volvo and received an incredible gift after hitting the milestone.
The list of the world’s highest mileage vehicles features almost exclusively cars built between 1960 and 1990 but, interestingly, it also includes a Tesla.
It’s a Model S that belongs to a gentleman in Germany who’s done, you might want to sit down for this, 1.2 million miles in it.
Given that it’s not even an old car, that’s a huge achievement for the brand.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
