And it's probably true today as it has been in the past. If you want to buy one vehicle and drive it until it falls apart the best choice is a pickup truck.
In the past years around here there have been several estate sales where a pickup was for sale that was a one owner from the 50's and 60's.
My nephew purchased a 55 Ford from an estate sale with unknown miles, no rust, completely faded paint and running well. He's had it for about 10 years and has no plans of ever selling it. He spent less than $1,000 on tires, tune up stuff, fluids and some elbow grease on the paint job. It's going to end up in his estate sale, ready to be passed on to the next owner.