It's not a Chrysler, but it's a GREAT story!

http://growingbolder.com/media/technology/vehicles/romancing-the-road-259598.html

 

That is quite a story. I find it hard to believe that the engine is
original. Wouldn't the rings or valve guides have experience some
major wear by then?

-KM

 

Not necessarily. I've got a '73 318 that has 437,000 miles on it- all
well-documented, its been mine since 1981 and was parents' before that.
No ring or valve problems- its biggest issue is that it needs a lot of
gaskets replaced (valve covers, oil pan, timing cover). But it doesn't
burn any oil- no smoke, no deposits on spark plugs.

 

Both the owner and the car are amazing. I hope I'm that sharp when
I'm that age. I did notice that the original AC compressor was
replaced with a newer style unit.