22/08/2025
🔥 The man. The myth. The miles. 🔥
In 1966, New York schoolteacher Irv Gordon bought a simple Volvo P1800. What he did next turned him into a global legend. 🚘✨
Over 3.2 MILLION miles later – enough to circle the Earth more than 120 times 🌍 – Irv etched his name into the Guinness World Records for the highest mileage on a single-owner car. His secret? Meticulous care, unwavering passion, and a love for the open road that never quit.
In a cheeky moment, Irv once offered Volvo the deal of a lifetime: “Buy it back for $1 a mile.” That’s a cool $3 million. 💸 They passed – but celebrated his journey with gifts, including a brand-new car after his first million.
When Irv passed in 2018, Volvo stepped in to honor his legacy, keeping the legendary P1800 alive and running as a tribute to the greatest driving story ever told. 🏆
🚦 From one man and one car to an unforgettable story of passion, perseverance, and pure love of the drive.