The 3 MILLION-MILE VOLVO: Driving the worlds most driven car | The Next Big Thing | Ep. 208

Irv Gordon put 3 MILLION miles on his Volvo P1800, setting a Guinness World Record for the most driven non-commercial vehicle. In this exclusive first drive, Magnus Walker becomes the first person outside of Volvo to drive the car since Irv's passing and goes on a very special ride with Irv's friend and mechanic Nino Gambino.
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Cold Open
00:22 Introduction
01:03 The Saint
01:27 Meet Irv Gordon
02:24 Irv's mechanic
03:32 Why Irv loved to drive
04:12 The best thing about the car
05:00 How Nino came to Volvos
06:10 Irv's legacy
06:51 Conclusion
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[@DavidKAnderson]

I absolutely LOVE that this glorious car is still regularly driven. "A ship is safe in the harbor...but that's not what ships are for."

[@jackhosford9925]

Reminds me of my 240z I daily it

[@LochyP]

@@jackhosford9925 on a slightly different level though mate lol

[@Atlas.Brooklyn]

@@jackhosford9925 ok

[@sexycowman]

@@LochyP how is it? You realise the 240z and the P1800 both came out within the same decade?

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

its not good for a car to just sit either...

[@CaptainHoratioPugwash]

Picture yourself buying a brand new Toyota GT86 in 2021 in red and then driving it 62,500 miles a year, every year without fail, for 52 years. By 2073 you will have matched Irv's mileage. Mad. What a legend, RIP Irv. 5,208 miles a month 171 miles a day

[@jordanbell4420]

My company owns a bunch of Promaster vans which do similar miles each year. Most of them have had their engines replaced at least once already.

[@questioner1596]

@@jordanbell4420, I also have a ProMaster, and took it to a Ram dealer who said the P0302 would be a major engine repair. I then took it to a trusted local mechanic who replaced the coil and it was fixed. I wonder how often it's a bad engine (which is common on Pentastars) and how often it's poor quality diagnostics?

[@bensnide5846]

That is an absolutely amazing stat when put like that. 62,500 miles for 52 frickin years. I love it. I knew 3 million miles is a boat load but for some reason when you put it like that, it completely blew me away and seemed even more unobtainable.

[@questioner1596]

Somehow, that's almost exactly 100,000 km per year.

[@jordanbell4420]

@@questioner1596 Our vans typically have engines fail when the cats fail, and the engine sucks the metal fragments into the cylinder. Usually around 200-250k miles. The transmissions usually fail at around 130k.

[@PlainlyDifficult]

Legendary car and legendary owner!!

[@tocreatee3585]

most hyundai won't last 1/30 of that miles.

[@eozcompany9856]

Where do you rate it on the scale?

[@lettuce7378]

wha- i didn't expect to see you here

[@Half_Finis]

Interesting, I'm not subbed to you, but my top recommended video today was the toxic mud video and this video was nr.2 So somehow they are connected and the algorithm connected me to this video via a few videos of yours I've watched

[@snoopyshultz]

i ran into irv and his volvo a few times always had a smile on his face

[@K0E0M0O]

Rest in peace Irv Gordon, he always seemed like a genuinely down to earth and nice guy and I was fascinated by his story ever since I've known about him and his beautiful P1800 .. Nino Gambino with a name like that if he is not secretly a mafia boss I will be disappointed but god bless him he really cherish his friendship with Irv .. the fact that Volvo now owns the car and it's still being driven bring joy to my heart .. thank you Magnus and crew for such a well done video of such an iconic machine!

[@rahulmandala4930]

Volvos are simply awesome! Old and new!

[@lawrencelewis2592]

Carlo Gambino lived in my town. I never brought him cannoli or anything like that. I never asked him about his business.

[@user-yx2qw8xg8u]

Still better than everything on Facebook marketplace

[@rahulmandala4930]

That’s because it’s been lovingly cared for and driven well. I mean 3M miles is just breathtaking! It’s quite the testament to the quality of those cars! I mean it’s also something valuable and not clapped out and abused as I would find with the cars local to me on FB market place lol

[@Schumanized]

Just amazing🙏🏾

[@lucasbarton1773]

The people who sell cars on Facebook marketplace I do wonder if they just think 1 minute, ‘I am gonna sell my car’ take 2 blurry upside down photos, the car is usually dirty too. The description is usually useless ‘Great car, no issues, £500’

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Irv was a really nice guy. I saw him often at car show’s. One interesting fact about him, and the car, that you omitted. Irv didn’t have a Garage. Aside from the amount of time the car spent on the road, it was always outside! Amazing.

[@solsol1624]

Wow thanks for that. I was thinking what the hell are they driving in the rain for then realised Irv did it. They must be good cars for rust resistance

[@markfox1545]

Damned apostrophes, eh? Tricky little buggers - do you use one, do you NOT use one, it's an absolute mystery, isn't it? Ah, there - a word ending in s! Quick, put an apostrophe in before the s and...relax...job well done. 😉

[@metalface8515]

@@markfox1545 genuinely who cares

[@scottprewitt4712]

@@markfox1545 Looks like you need to go touch some grass my friend.

[@jeffuclyptis771]

@@markfox1545 impressive

[@cgmoog]

I remember seeing a red P1800 heading up the NJTPK in the early 2000s. I thought it might be Irv's as I got closer I saw the plate which confirmed it was Irv returning from somewhere.

[@RealMakarov]

So uve seen the car with ur own eyes

[@Damien.D]

It really touching to see Irv's car still running and continuing the legend.

[@olewurtz7625]

Of all the cars I’ve owned, including my E-type and F-type, the P1800 is the one car I wish I could have kept.

[@Deverouxe]

Which one out of the three do/did you enjoy most?

[@redneck4528]

20-25 years ago I passed on a p1800 I didn't have the money for a spare car I regret that decision.

[@olewurtz7625]

@@Deverouxe the vague answer is all three for different reasons. The P1800 because I made it into a restomod before that was even a word. The E-type for the great satisfaction of bringing a neglected rust bucket with some suspicious “bodywork” back to it’s former glory. Also modified, but very subtle. The F-type for the sheer driving experience. I’d consider a P1800 again as a restomod, but not the other two.

[@Deverouxe]

@@olewurtz7625 Well with your history of cars and this comment. One could easily interpret you as a tasteful gentleman…

[@stephenconway2468]

I miss my P1800 too. 1965 and it was a joy to hustle along.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Cars are meant to be driven and not tucked away. That’s a wonderful statement and I agree. This is a beautiful story and the car looks great for its age.

[@chrism5451]

I met him in the mid 90’s in Modesto, Ca. I worked at the Volvo dealership as a Volvo tech. He was passing through and they let him change his own oil, he wouldn’t let us help. He signed some pictures for us and talked about the car and it’s history. He was a really nice guy.

[@gazm]

Former Tracy resident here who now lives in Fremont. Would you happen to know any Volvo meetups in the area? Love to meet other enthusiasts who share the same passion for Volvo as I do.

[@wittemanadrian]

You never really hear how much he actually worked on the car himself...thanks for this insight!

[@chrism5451]

@@gazm I do not. I’m long separated from the Volvo life.

[@bobjohnson205]

@@chrism5451 You're a very wise man! lol

[@ydnallah1541]

No matter vehicle, a high miler is a celebration, it means it’s had a life

[@sauercrowder]

And it means it wasn't replaced needlessly, and kept waste to a minimum, which is a beautiful thing.

[@aldrichemrys]

@@sauercrowder It's not so much about the environmental impact, I can't find beauty in that, I don't go saying "Oh yehay! That plastic is recycled, woah!"

[@volvogt21]

I've had mine for 30 years. Definately not sporty bit quite powerful vs an MGB. R.I.P. Irv. Q legend to all of us P1800 devotees.

[@wobbers99]

Well done for keeping the car! I'm very Jealous!

[@volvogt21]

@@wobbers99 Thankyou. I hated myself for selling my 57 MGA I used to drive in my early twenties. I then stumbled on an immaculate 1800 which I said I would keep forever unless a perfect very early 911 came along. I've so missed that opportunity to buy an affordable one of those. I almost had one 16 years who but it was not to be. I love the 1800. It was my daily driver for 20 years and performed that task beautifully.

[@kayamac3]

@@volvogt21 respect to you for your dedication to maintaining such an iconic car. I just got my first car, a Volvo C30. Nothing better than Volvo reliability.

[@volvogt21]

@@kayamac3 thank you for your kind words. I'm not sure Iif chose it or it chose me. I like the c30. They have a lot of style and stand out from the crowd. Good choice!

[@kayamac3]

@@volvogt21 you must be a mechanic surely ? How do you cope with the maintenance on a classic like this ? It is a very unique the car the C30 - quality Belgium build.

[@whitevanman8703]

In 1968/69 my parents bough a Volvo 145S american spec with automatic. My mother took delivery of it in Paris at the height of the student rebellions and riots of the time, tear gas and burning cars as she drove out of Paris. They kept the car for forty years and finally gave it to the mechanic who had looked after it for most of its life, I can remember road trips all over Europe in it, I learnt to drive in it. One epic trip, just me and my mother in the early eighties, we drove from the north of Spain to Holland non stop in 22 hours. A few years earlier during severe snowstorms in the Massif Central it took us three days to do the same trip. It had the same wheels, engine, suspension and maybe gearbox as the 3.2 million mile Volvo. It was white with a red interior. If you were trying to get through heavy snow in the Pyrenees two people standing on the back bumper holding on to the roof rack improved the traction no end. Passing through Toulouse we saw one of the early flights of Concorde. Memories.

[@rightlanehog3151]

:)

[@serbanhv9338]

@WhiteVanMan, thank you for sharing your story also!

[@sjorsangevare]

Thank you for sharing! Do you know how many km's it racked up over the years?

[@markwarnberg9504]

Those B motors were the best ever made, regular oil/filter change and they´d last forever. We have a saying here in Sweden: "The car will wear out before the motor gives out!"

[@whitevanman8703]

American spec so it was in miles, about 260,000 miles, just one top end rebuild to reduce the compression and make it suitable for unleaded petrol. @@sjorsangevare

[@mikewaite3746]

Last year I sold my SLK 230 convertible and picked up from a neighbor two blocks away a 1970 1800e and I'm only the third owner. It only had 47,000 original miles and now one year later I have 57,500 original miles! I park it outside I drive it every other day to work and have driven it long distances to different cars and coffees! I do all the maintenance work and the model that I have has the fuel injection along with the m410 racing transmission. I vowed to myself never to have a classic car that just sits in a garage again. Great job on this video!

[@9.5.9.5]

Sell it to someone who appreciates it

[@Diletronik]

@@9.5.9.5 that is such a wrong way of thinking, Id keep it till the wheels fall of from driving

[@9.5.9.5]

@@Diletronik No it's not. Get one with high mileage and spare the rare good ones

[@Diletronik]

@@9.5.9.5 cars are meant to be driven not sat in a garage to wait for their price to go up or to look at them.

[@JP-xd6fm]

@@Diletronik Amen!, I will ban collectors and speculators that only buy a car to store waiting to make some profit! Worse people ever

[@grzegorzmalikiewicz]

This is a true ecology. One car for a lifetime

[@dynamite3344]

Volvos pre p1800 weren't square and boxy. That started with the 140 series

[@johnDukemaster]

Agree! They were round and curvy. Nice!

[@ocallaghan3865]

Even the tp21 sugga wasn't boxy And that was a 3 ton military 4x4

[@Pirate1391]

That conclusion was beautiful, I haven't heard it said better. Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed it

[@Visionery1]

@Pirate1391 Agreed!

[@_retrophile_7473]

The old Volvos are extremely durable, even now. Wish i can find someday the Volvo 940 Polar in time capsule condition.

[@ptmax71]

there honestly pretty common at least on the west coast of the usa. and cheep even in good condition

[@_retrophile_7473]

@@ptmax71 unfortunately, I'm not from USA, and car customs clearance is very expensive in where i live, so for me it will be difficult to find good one. But I'll try to find

[@213madd9]

I bought a red block 240 off the original owners it was 100 percent a barn find

[@ptmax71]

@@_retrophile_7473 from Russia? Not sure what part but try Finland?

[@_retrophile_7473]

@@ptmax71 oh no, the Finnish construction Volvos are not protected from corrosion with zink, need Swedish.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Irv and this P1800 were legend even back in the 90's.

[@mattwoods5259]

This is the best video of the series. I love how Magnus tells the story of this car. Also great to see them filming in the 'other' Orange County.

[@bradleystinchcombe8371]

Curious, where were they filming?

[@mattwoods5259]

County rt. 106 in Harriman State Park in Orange County NY. It’s a great road when traffic is light.

[@DanJLeh]

This car belongs on the national historic registry.

[@Rocksaplenty]

Yes, and also on the road!

[@MrTokyoJunkie]

It belongs in a museum!!!

[@himawalincat9350]

I thought his daughter's got this P1800 after her father. Danielle Gordon. I've read about it a few years ago.

[@MM-rf8ml]

No it should be driven not put away

[@guycha0s380]

@@MM-rf8ml agree

[@lettuce7378]

you know a car is good when it outlives it's owner! Rest in peace Irv, and may your Volvo keep on rolling!

[@stevepearce6689]

I must have been 8 years old and the family was camping at Byron Bay NSW Australia and Dad' friend who sold Volvo trucks who had a P1800 in white as a company car, yes a company car, and visited us. He then took my brothers and me in the P1800 to a grass airstrip where he parked the car next to a Cessna , he then took us for a flight and landed next to the P1800. Best day ever. The day seemed so sophisticated and it would have been a wonderful photo for Volvo merchandise.

[@marianolozano5169]

Great video! Thanks to Magnus and Nino to keep Irv’s spirit alive. He definitely took “cars are meant to be driven” to the Max!! I have a 1966 P1800S, love the lines, design and history. Has been one of the first cars (if not the first) with 3 points safety belt. Rally people love Volvos (like the Amazon) as they are truly very dependable!

[@MarcsGarage]

I met him in a cars and coffee in Charlotte ☕️ and Mr. Gordon was a very cool guy that we connected right away. This video is just amazing Mr. Walker . Congrats 🎉🍾🎈

[@jeff2bern468]

The anti-garage queen we see on BAT & cars & coffees where everyone congratulates the owner on not enjoying the car and saving it for someone else. Good on ya, Irv!

[@rustyshackleford6069]

Whenever I see a listing that says the current owner only drove it for 50-200 miles it really irritates me

[@J4Koro]

"They don't build them like they used to" That car is proof, outliving it's an amazing owner Irv Gordon and keeps on rolling down the road showing the manufacture, engineers, workers producing a good line of car, to the loving care by Irv that keep it going.

[@BusHuxley]

My grandparents bought a 67’ 1800s from the factory in Sweden in 67 and I daily it in Maine in the summer.

[@olerocker3470]

Something about watching you drive that wonderful car on wet roads for this video was truly satisfying. Thanks, Hagerty.

[@johndeere1951a]

Thank you, sorry to hear about Erv's passing. I met him a few times while attending New England swedish car club day events. Always a gentlemen, always an ambassador for Volvo. Unbelievable that he'd hop into his red P1800 and drive all night from Long Island to Chicago, Atlanta, Bangor, everywhere for a weekend car show. God speed Erv, it was a pleasure talking with you. 💔🇸🇪👍🇺🇲🏁

[@bobjohnson205]

It's Irv! :)

[@harrisdurrani]

I don’t know why this video brought a tear to my eye. Freedom is beautiful

[@christopherkelly577]

Truly astounding. I was feeling good about my 06 Saab 93 hitting 200k yesterday 😛

[@suffolkngood]

I met Irv in around 1999/2000 when he came to the UK. I was at my local pub in Suffolk, playing in an annual rugby match. Being a classic car fan, I struck up conversation with him ( not knowing the back story) and at half time, He drove me around the pitch !! A lovely chap who, with me, laughed at the spectators confusion !! A memory that will die with me !

[@bruceyoung9028]

Thanks Magnus. A really thoughtful and well put together video.

[@lawrencelewis2592]

I've met Irv several times. Nice guy. He bought the car at Volvoville in Amityville, New York the town where I grew up. Volvoville was the biggest Volvo dealer in the US back then. The car was mint when I saw it at Carlisle, PA and Lime Rock, Ct.

[@peteweishaupt]

You guys have really upped your game. This is an outstanding channel. Loving all the new personalities and content.

[@padillaxA]

Thank you irv and everyone like him, and thank you Hagerty for preserving and sharing these stories. I love all things automobile and how much personality and history we can put Into an inanimate machine. I love my boys, and the stories, memories we make with my trusty wheeled companions.

[@Hagerty]

Thanks for being a fan, Shawn!

[@dwakim1]

One of if not THE most wholesome car/driver stories I’ve come across!!! I wish we could all be a bit more like Irv Gordon.

[@boomerhgt]

I don't think the planet would thank us not a good idea the fewer miles we do the better

[@bartekmachaj]

Awesome wideo about this legacy. Thank you. Great job Hagerty!

[@allwheeldrive]

Great to see Irv's story surface again! Thanks, Magnus. I've owned two of these, a few 240s, a 740, and (now) a 122S. I'll differ on how Volvo was perceived pre-1800. Their PVs, all the way from 1935, were considered advanced and quite aerodynamic. The Amazon (P1200-P220), getting it's sophisticated lines from several influences, including - it is said - the Chrysler C-300 (though the iconic grill design was in place years earlier), and was a highly regarded "performance" sedan. And like the later PVs, was raced rather successfully for decades (and still is!). The 1966 140 was the first "box" Volvo, a design focus that carried on through about 2000.

[@MuntiionCars]

6:52 CONCLUSION IS JUST PERFECT!!!!

[@alialobaidi8393]

My favorite video of this series, this makes me want to go drive and enjoy the United state with many road trips and memories.

[@martinaktar4864]

Hands down the best channel I have ever seen/enjoyed !❤️❤️👍🏽👊👊👊👊🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheNismo777]

Gordon was a nice gentleman! Really mindblowing how passioned he was for his volvo :) If stars would ever line up, I would love to have that p1800. Would get to 5 million miles as a promise.

[@jimmyblues59m76]

Been following Irv and this car for more than 30 years. I was sorry to hear of his passing but glad that his memory lives on in this classic Volvo. Also pleased that Volvo purchased this car to ensure that it remains as it was when Irv owned it. 😊

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

I don't know if Irv would approve of somebody else driving his car, but it is really nice to see. Thank you Hagerty for this feature. I wasn't aware that Volvo now owned the car either.

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Great video and an amazing story! I never understood people that don't want to put miles on their cars just to preserve the value. Enjoy it as much as you can, instead of just keeping it nice for the next guy.

[@PeterPaulRebel]

One of the best videos I've seen so far this year. Absolutely loved it! 😍

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Beautiful. I learned to drive on a 68 122s wagon.

[@vincentmarino9825]

Only 2 engine rebuilds is crazy. Is it still the original block?

[@Visionery1]

There's no wear on the actual block, the cylinder sleeves, whether wet or dry, can be replaced. The crankshaft will allow several cuts, requiring over-sized bearings.

[@manfail7469]

It appears to be. I think it got rebored and modified to use unleaded fuel back in 2003, but otherwise it's the same stock block. The beautiful thing about these P1800s was that they used a cut down version of one of Volvo's truck engines - a little slow, but unbelievably unreliable.

[@mikewaite3746]

@@manfail7469 that's actually a yes and no on that it is actually a new block based on a different design

[@dynamite3344]

@@manfail7469 B18,same as P121 Amazon,the PV, and the army vehicles Volvo BV 202/204 beltwagons and Volvo Laplander L-3314

[@justins21482]

Only thing with 3 million miles on it is the odometer 🤣🤣

[@yuvarajdupana7750]

That was inspiring to hear that someone has such a bond with his car.

[@sw651]

Wish I had the chance to meet Mr Gordon. I love this series, keep it going please.

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

That car MUST live FOREVER!

[@DRGBTL23]

Such a great story. Nino seems like he’s a good guy and a good person. Much respect.

[@davidlovatt2335]

What a brilliant story about Irvin and the incredible Volvo and Nino his mechanic. Refreshingly beautiful story that he kept the car for so long in contrast to the throw away culture in the world that we have now. Beautiful scenery in the video . Thank you.

[@barrycomer3688]

Driving is a fading passion - great clip

[@arevee9429]

My neighbors had one in the early 70's and I still remember how wonderful the leather smelled. It was nothing like the leather found in mass-market cars today. And in the early 70's, fuel injection and electronic overdrive was a big deal. I like the P1800, but if I could have any vintage Volvo, I think I'd take a 1971 142E.

[@samyadav006]

The old Volvo’s were made different! I can’t believe how many miles it’s been driven! This looks like a perfect daily drive

[@KRIMIXATAKATT]

Great conversation between you guys !

[@dannypwr]

Nino was my volvo mechanic back in the days. Awesome guy!

[@csgarage3682]

Magnus I thought about saying Hi to you at Pebble Beach and recommending you to do a show on my 1972 Volvo 1800 But I decided to leave you alone with your wife. I am do glad this episode covered this special car. I just wished you mentioned the Italian (Frua ) design behind its gorgeous lines Thanks and all the best.

[@michaellogrande8609]

This P1800 is absolutely beautiful. I have had the pleasure of seeing it in person at the VCOA Gettysburg meet over Labor Day weekend. For the miles it has, it looks like brand new and you can tell it was well maintained. It shows that Irv Gordon loved his car.

[@polosgravato2737]

it's amazing to see how well he kept the car, almost perfect condition after over 3 million miles, i've seen cars with less than a tenth of that mileage in so much terrible conditions, he deserves all the respect

[@mopsnuf]

I love this video, and I love the comments. I happen to be a Volvo enthousiast and could not believe my eyes the first time I saw a red P1800 in person (nor believe it was a Volvo, they're truly striking!) I was fascinated to find out a few years later that it is a (this!) P1800 that holds this beautiful record, with a beautiful ownership story to match. Irv, forever a legend an inspiration. R.I.P.

[@jamesmueller350]

Great video. Bought a 1966 P 1800S three years ago, inspired by the saint ;-) Like Irvs car, it has this beautiful instrument panel - which was changed in the later editions of the car. The P1800 itself drives smoothly, it is very comfortable and yes - reliable. I totally agree that these cars has to be driven on a regular basis. Driving a P1800 is more than a hobby - it is passion. May Irv bless all P1800 from heaven (and all other drivers and cars, too :-)...

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

One of the best motoring story out there. Amazing job honoring it.

[@williameichner7177]

Quite simply amazing. The owner of the car and the car have both gone home.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

I got to meet Irv at a Golden Gate Volvo gettogether some years ago--super nice guy and wow, what a story?! He really like my C30 R-Design that I did and overseas delivery with! I gotta dig out the photo I took with him!

[@ssgemeritus2115]

Arguably one of the most beautiful cars made. Even the wagon was awesome. This would be my dream classic car to own. R. I. P. Irv.

[@davidevans4089]

Excellent story I totally agree with Magnus it's all about the stories you make as you go through life.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

My fav type of car ever - and this one is such a legend. Amazing.

[@sbarneaionut]

What a story, what an achievement. Great video as usual.

[@CefilJoseph]

such a legendary car deserves the coverage by a legendary channel

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

Cool story. I could see a 2000's manual civic going this kind of mileage with the same dedication. I too would love to drive my car this long but I live in Chicago so if the rust won't eat it the mega potholes and aggressive drivers will

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

I remember it from being in the news when it made its first million.

[@RandyWillcox]

I've been in love with this car since I first laid eyes on one as a kid.

[@shaungo1631]

Talk about NOSTALGIA. RIP Irv. I remember seeing a show, one of the morning show (ABC, NBC, or CBS) when this car was the world record at 1 million miles. I am positive it was Irv Gordon. What stuck to me was that he said he was the only driver as being the key reason for the car longevity. I had a 1996 Honda Civic EX Coupe that hit 280K miles. For many miles in the later part of its life, I did not even give it a tune up. Just made sure I got good gas mileage (36 mpg ++) and that it passed the smog test. Original engine, trans, and I don't recall getting the rear brakes replaced. Several cheap radiator changes though, and oh, I do change the oil (8K miles or so) and use synthetic. My biggest regret is that I gave it a gasket seal job. The car was only getting a bit of water on one of the spark plug, and only noticeable in the cold morning, where the car would shake a bit till it warmed up. It was never the same, but I would not hesitate driving it to Vegas from LA. The car was totaled in 2010.

[@jehl1963]

Great story and I've always had a soft spot for P1800s, especially the wagons. I just did some quick math and it looks like Irv was averaging about 58,000 miles a year (4836 miles a month over 56 years) on his car. Where was he ever putting that many miles on his car on Long Island? The average person drives less than 1000 miles per month. I see that his daily commute was 125 miles, which would be about 38 commutes per month. Apparently after 1M miles Volvo gave him a 780 coupe, which he put 450,000 miles on, while still adding miles to the P1800. If he drove the P1800 for 3.2 million miles, and also the 780 for another 450,000 miles -- when was he ever home??? Between the two cars that would be about 5,505 miles a month during the last 56 years, even more since he passed away a couple of years ago. Wow! Huntington NY to Huntington Beach CA is about 2900 miles. Given that his commute alone was 3125 miles per month, in order to average 4800 miles per month, he could do his commute, and then drive from Huntington NY to Huntington Beach CA and back every 6 months. Even more if you throw in the 780. I'm just trying to wrap my mind around the number of hours he must have spent in his car!

[@davidkastin4240]

It's mind boggling.

[@noselfdoubt]

Wow such an inspiring story! Love this so much! 💙💙💙💙

[@codyC423]

R.I.P to Irv. I bet the car is glad it's getting to drive again for a few minutes too

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Even fully restored for the car museum is the best way to keep this historical Volvo classic running for years to come.

[@Goodwinisback]

It is a really emotional, heart touching video

[@onixbonilla4420]

What a great and moving video!!!

[@amansaptrm5389]

This video make me appreciating my 10 years old car. Had an engine replacement and loving it even more!

[@longbottle]

An engine replacement after 10 years? You must drive American.

[@ethakis]

Irv and this P1800 are legends. Just something magical about it.

[@3ducs]

I was very tempted by a P1800E back in the late '90s, was going to put and Oldsmobile 215ci V8 into it. Never happened, though I did get the engine. The view of the fins from the side mirrors was very nice, they are very good looking cars, the style has held up very well.

[@brettdog]

Your Telling a great Story and Voice Cadence is Great.

[@Alexs23743]

I just watched an episode of "MotorWeek" about Irv Gordon! ...From 1988, when he put his first million miles on the Volvo. What a durable car! D:

[@user-sp4ex6to7k]

Thank you very much, a great story and a great video

[@pduffy83usa]

Very well said Magnus!!!!

[@osmangurkanakgun]

Wow, it was a great video. As an automobile enthusiast I can easily say this video was not about a car it was about being in love with a car. I highly believe in this after putting to many memories on a car you feel like it is part of your family.

[@ronlynch7744]

Amazing story and dependable P1800. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@peterpedant]

My mate trigger is a road sweeper and has had the same broom for over 20years. Its had 17 new heads and 14 new handles in its time, and is still going strong!

[@joe6096]

This was featured in an episode of Chasing Classic Cars on Velocity/Motor Trend network in 2019. Wayne Carini of F40 Motorsports talked to Irv’s daughters about the car and gave them an appraisal and advice as to how to proceed with care of the car.

[@chhindz]

I saw the old Volvo ad, told people to drive the car like they hate it, I had 1964 122s Volvo, drove it hard, airborne, 3/4 left donut to make a right turn, and half submerged in ocean. finally sold it at the stop light.

[@fw4979]

The true value is from the drive experience and ownership, not the profit you make when you sell the car. RESPECT! I owned my volvo S60 2012 type, with the very contraversial powertrain from Ford, and I still drove it for 10 years without any repairing job. Love it...

[@cbdoil4082]

Yet another great job

[@philsarkol6443]

What a story....and an iconic VolvoP1800...this one is!!!

[@robadlers6668]

I met Irv at a Volvo meet in Canada. Really nice guy. Sad to hear of his passing.