'It's just been very reliable'
Who says high mileage reduces the value of a vehicle?
Francis E. Sasse bought his 1970 Chevy pickup in 1971, forking over $2,600 for a truck with 19,000 miles.
When the Franklin Township retiree had the pickup appraised in 2008, more than 260,000 miles later, it was valued at about $8,000.
"It's just been very reliable. The original engine is still in it, and it's never been rebuilt," Sasse said.
He said there were no secrets to the truck's longevity.
Sasse bought it because he liked Chevies. He had bought a 1960 Impala new, and ran it to 193,000 miles.
He said he simply kept up with the maintenance.
Sasse said he had used his truck regularly until declining health forced him to drive less.
"A lot of people want to buy it, but I don't think I'll ever sell it," he said.
