Gives a slant 6 a run for the money

Ddaddy said
Nope, just a dedicated and conscientious car owner who stayed with the vehicle he loved.

In some sense, that is “heroic” in the modern World.

Not many people can claim that kind of 5+ decades old dedication to what they believe in...and love.

I don't disagree. I don't think that elevates him to hero status, but it's still very cool.