One owner, 33 years, and nearly a million miles — the incredible story of a Japanese wagon.
A unique station wagon has been discovered in the United States — a 1992 Honda Accord that has traveled nearly 965,000 miles while still running on its original engine. Owned by the same person for 33 years, this remarkable car is now being prepared for auction. Its story is nothing short of astonishing.
The automotive world is full of tales about legendary reliability, but few are as impressive as this one. The 1992 Honda Accord wagon recently went viral on social media after racking up 965,000 miles. According to Auto30.com, what makes this feat even more remarkable is that the car still runs on its factory-installed engine — the same one it left the showroom with more than three decades ago.
This Accord, part of the model’s fourth generation known by its CB7 chassis code, is a shining example of Japanese engineering. For 33 years, it had just one meticulous owner who clearly made the most of it. Simple math shows he averaged nearly 30,000 miles per year — more than twice the average annual mileage for an American driver. Whether it was a long commute, business trips, or family road journeys, the trusty Accord wagon never missed a beat.
Recently, the car changed hands. The new owner shared photos and the vehicle’s story online, showing the wagon in surprisingly good shape for its age and mileage. The body has a few minor dents but shows no sign of rust. The cloth interior, especially the rear seats, remains in excellent condition — a testament to the care it received over the decades. However, the new owner doesn’t seem interested in pushing the odometer further. Instead, he plans to list the car on Bring a Trailer and likely turn a profit on this one-of-a-kind Honda.
Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, the F22A4, producing 130 horsepower and 142 lb-ft of torque — respectable figures for a 1.5-ton family car in 1992. Power is sent through a four-speed automatic transmission. Experts doubt the gearbox survived the entire journey without a rebuild, unlike the more durable five-speed manual many owners preferred at the time.
The future of this record-setting Accord remains uncertain. Perhaps its next caretaker will take on the challenge of reaching the one-million-mile mark and setting a new benchmark for the CB7 generation. Either way, this story stands as a powerful reminder of just how reliable and long-lasting cars from the late 20th century can be.