Minnesota man's Chevy is at nearly 500k miles and it still has its original engine, transmission and clutch

Reaching 500k miles on any car is impressive, but doing it in a Chevy with its original engine and transmission is downright legendary.

That’s exactly what one Minnesota man’s daily driver is on track to achieve after racking up 471,000 miles without ever cracking open the motor.

Perhaps what’s even more unbelievable is that it’s still running on its original manual five-speed transmission and clutch.

This humble commuter car has become a rolling testament to longevity, even if it looks a little worse for wear.

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Almost 500k miles as a daily driver

The story surfaced on Facebook, where a friend of the owner shared photos of the Chevy and some details.

According to the post, the car has around 471,000 miles on its odometer, and the car’s owner bought it new as a daily driver in Minnesota.

Naturally, after more than 400,000 miles and keeping its original engine, this Chevy isn’t a showroom-quality classic.

The interior is worn down, with torn seats and sand scattered across the floor.

But what about the exterior?

Let’s just say it’s not winning any beauty contests, given that rust has eaten through parts of the body.

The hood looks particularly crusty, and online commenters didn’t hold back at all.

One netizen had this to say: “How is the frame not rotted out with that much rust on the hood?”

Another joked that the car has earned its retirement, given how worn it looks.

Others were concerned about the owner’s safety, describing the car as a ‘tetanus shot just waiting to happen’.

Simple habits help to preserve your car

So, how does a car last this long?

Mechanics often say that high-mileage heroes are built on simple habits: regular oil changes, timely fluid top-ups, replacing filters, and sticking to maintenance schedules.

Driving gently, rather than treating every commute like a drag race, also preserves the drivetrain.

And in snowy Minnesota, washing off road salt when possible probably helped prevent even more rust damage.

While many modern cars may never hit 500,000 miles, there are also many examples of cars that hit more than a million miles.

Here’s to hoping that this car’s odometer will be able to roll over to the half-million mark.

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