Farewell to the wonderful man that drove his 1966 P1800 over 3 Million miles. We lost him yesterday. He was returning from a trip to China.

Irv Gordon did something I believe will never be equaled.

I agree Art -- 60,000 miles a year for FIFTY YEARS.....

I met Irv in Knoxville TN where I lived and he was passing through on one of his patented sea-to-shining-sea drives between Long Island and Los Angeles. He was at the local Volvo dealer - Clayton Volvo. I had just read an article in Motorweek about him. Had no idea it was him -- was just admiring his 1800 in the parking lot when he walked up. I introduced myself and complimented him on the car. His reply 'yeah, driven by a little old school teacher since 1966'. I said - 'Next you're gonna tell me you're that guy from Long Island with over (then) 2 million miles on the car.' He broke into a big grin, put out that big, meaty hand and said 'Hi - name's Irv Gordon.'

No shit.

Amazing how heartwarming your story is, Michael. I bet you were walking on air the rest of that day, if Irv's smile was as big as the photos show.

Said Motorweek, meant Autoweek.
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R.I.P. Irv Gordon. That car still looks amazing. "Man and Machine" That`s an accomplishment. I`m sure he will be missed. I think we all know how Irv felt about his Volvo. Love my 544. Larry

I spoke to Irv at a local weekly "car show" in a shopping center parking lot a couple of months ago. He was having the car shipped to the west coast the next week. Years ago while working in an Indy Volvo shop I did some basic service on the car. It probably had something between 1 and 2 million on it then. He was as unassuming a man as you'll ever meet His everyday commute was made on some of the most congested roads on Long Island - he had to have a true love for his car to accomplish what he did. -- Dave

wow sages- shocked to hear about irv Gordon. truly a legend in volvo lore. read all of his messages and articles I could find. his car should be in the Smithsonian. rip irv. thanks oldduke

I agree Oldduke. That Volvo should be in the Smithsonian as a tribute to a man, a machine, and the human spirit. A remarkable achievement.