I have actually met Irv and seen his amazing car up close.
Back when he hit 680,000 miles, he thought surely the engine must be wearing out by now. He had it taken apart but his mechanic told him it was still as good as new. It hasn't been touched since.
He also had a second gear synchro replaced, but that was it.
Volvo gave Irv a 780 Bertone Coupe when he hit one million back in 1987. He was also presented with a C70 when he did two million a few years ago.
The previous record holder was a VW Beetle in California that had something like thirteen engines and fifteen gearboxes. Now THAT'S cheating!
Cheers,
Madman of the People
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