At 2.6 Million Miles, Irv Gordon and his Historic Volvo Roll

Bob · Oct 27th, 2007, 14:00

Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800

Click here to read the full report

kjkir · Oct 27th, 2007, 15:42

Wow! Now there's proof positive and testament to the solid engineering of a Volvo.

Surely Gotenburg's finest could do something to recognise the achievement (assuming that the Ford beancounters in Dearborn don't scupper the idea!)

JIM C · Oct 28th, 2007, 08:54

His car is now well run in. Keep on running.

Hezi · Oct 28th, 2007, 09:28

Stunning, I first read an aticle about it in the Volvo mag,a few years ago ,it never fails to impress me

Steve

Bob · Oct 28th, 2007, 10:19

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Originally Posted by kjkir

Wow! Now there's proof positive and testament to the solid engineering of a Volvo.

Surely Gotenburg's finest could do something to recognise the achievement (assuming that the Ford beancounters in Dearborn don't scupper the idea!)

Irv has was given a new Volvo as recognition, maybe two by now, not sure.

Bob

Jona76 · Oct 28th, 2007, 11:15

And not a single stone chip ;o)

I'll be overtaking him soon with my 200,000 850 T5 - I've got a set of axel stands and a brick for the gas pedal

JIM C · Oct 28th, 2007, 18:38

He was given a Volvo 780 at one point from Volvo.

cumbrianmale · Oct 28th, 2007, 22:12

Surely when the time comes to retire the car, Volvo will buy it for the museum.

Letyian · Nov 24th, 2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jona76

And not a single stone chip ;o)

I'll be overtaking him soon with my 200,000 850 T5 - I've got a set of axel stands and a brick for the gas pedal

LOL! He may be using the same engine, transmission etc, but I bet he wont be using the same tyres - like you!

JIM C · Nov 24th, 2007, 18:13

I could not afford the fuel at 1320 miles a week.

Oct 27th, 2007, 14:00	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	At 2.6 Million Miles, Irv Gordon and his Historic Volvo Roll Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800 Click here to read the full report

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kjkir T5's, drool......... Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2010 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Claughton, Birkenhead	Wow! Wow! Now there's proof positive and testament to the solid engineering of a Volvo. Surely Gotenburg's finest could do something to recognise the achievement (assuming that the Ford beancounters in Dearborn don't scupper the idea!)

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