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

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my 240z I daily it

@LochyP

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackhosford9925 on a slightly different level though mate lol

@Atlas.Brooklyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackhosford9925 ok

@sexycowman

2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-wq9mw2xz3j

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jordanbell4420

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Legendary car and legendary owner!!

@tocreatee3585

2 жыл бұрын

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

@eozcompany9856

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you rate it on the scale?

@lettuce7378

2 жыл бұрын

wha- i didn't expect to see you here

@Half_Finis

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Volvos are simply awesome! Old and new!

@lawrencelewis2592

2 жыл бұрын

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

Still better than everything on Facebook marketplace

@rahulmandala4930

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Just amazing🙏🏾

@lucasbarton1773

2 жыл бұрын

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’

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@markfox1545 genuinely who cares

@scottprewitt4712

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeffuclyptis771

2 жыл бұрын

@@markfox1545 impressive

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

Жыл бұрын

So uve seen the car with ur own eyes

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@redneck4528

2 жыл бұрын

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

@olewurtz7625

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenconway2468

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@sauercrowder

2 жыл бұрын

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

@aldrichemrys

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!"

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@chrism5451

2 жыл бұрын

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

@bobjohnson205

7 ай бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

:)

@serbanhv9338

2 жыл бұрын

@WhiteVanMan, thank you for sharing your story also!

@sjorsangevare

2 жыл бұрын

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

@markwarnberg9504

4 ай бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@volvogt21

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

This is a true ecology. One car for a lifetime

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

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

@johnDukemaster

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! They were round and curvy. Nice!

@ocallaghan3865

2 жыл бұрын

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

This car belongs on the national historic registry.

@Rocksaplenty

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and also on the road!

@MrTokyoJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

It belongs in a museum!!!

@himawalincat9350

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MM-rf8ml

2 жыл бұрын

No it should be driven not put away

@guycha0s380

2 жыл бұрын

@@MM-rf8ml agree

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Curious, where were they filming?

@mattwoods5259

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Sell it to someone who appreciates it

@Diletronik

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Diletronik

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Visionery1

2 жыл бұрын

@Pirate1391 Agreed!

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

@ptmax71

2 жыл бұрын

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

@_retrophile_7473

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ptmax71

2 жыл бұрын

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

@_retrophile_7473

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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!

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 🎉🍾🎈

"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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a fan, Shawn!

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.

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. 😊

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 !

That car MUST live FOREVER!

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

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

7 ай бұрын

It's Irv! :)

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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

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

P1800 one of the few good looking Volvo's, great story, great driver. I loved that you honored Mr. Gordon RIP by "driving" the car in the rain. Perfect!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

6:52 CONCLUSION IS JUST PERFECT!!!!

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.

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

@Visionery1

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@dynamite3344

2 жыл бұрын

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

@justins21482

2 жыл бұрын

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

I had the pleasure of driving past Irv’s house on a few occasions over the years on the way to a boat dealer in Patchogue. I never saw this car until the very last time; parked in the driveway, I would see the cars that Volvo gave him at the one and two million mile marks. He must have been on the road with his baby. Sadly, the last time I passed, the 1800 was there, tucked away on the side of his property under some sort of carport. I suspected that he might not be well. The car is a testament more to Irv’s endurance than the Volvo. Sorry I never got to meet him.

Nino Gambino has got to be the coolest name, ever.

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.

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

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

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.

Love this video - thank you Magnus for helping to continue my father's legacy.

The final monologue from Magnus, i can't agree more. I am 41,owned nearly as much cars as i am old, had rattle cans and exotics, the one thing i never cared about is the milage. I drive a lot, for me its the most relaxing thing. A night drive through the city, out to winding roads, a road trip 2000km in 24hrs - have done it and will still do it. I knowed of a guy who had over 100000 km on his Ferrari. He has the same mindset, a car is to be driven, not locked up.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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:

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.

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

Driving is a fading passion - great clip

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

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

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 :-)...

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.

Great conversation between you guys !

How Irv kept this 1800 from rotting at the rockers and shock towers on those NY salted roads would be something to learn.

@marcusjosefsson4998

2 жыл бұрын

Regular washing, detailing and rust protection is my bid.

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

It is such a beautiful car and a beautiful story of driver and mechanic. The mileage on this car without a doubt will not be touched. They have the record! It will live to eternity. Just wonderful on all levels!

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

It is a really emotional, heart touching video

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

such a legendary car deserves the coverage by a legendary channel

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

This reminds me of an old Volvo ad in a magazine in the nineties. Two pictures side by side, the lunar lander and a seventies Volvo 245. The caption was :"Guess which one has most miles on the clock"

I love this story, and I %100 agree, car should be driven, and what makes them special is the experiences you have with them. This P1800 is like the ultimate expression of that. I'm tired of collectors yammering on about how their car is special because it has 500 original miles. This car is special because it has 3,000,000 miles, and it's more of a legend than any low-mileage car will ever be. furthermore, it's still running great! So drive your cars, don't worry about the value, just hit the road and make memories.

One of the coolest cars ever

I know this car for decades, RIP Gordon.

That Volvo is beautiful! They knew how to make cars back in the day.

I am now 83, and on my 8th Volvo (last two 240DL 4-Dr). Last 240 DL was 400,000 miles when sold to my nephew….looked like show-room and used no oil. Current one nearing 300,000 and uses no oil either. Service by the book always! Best, safest cars built. Owned a 1964 122S also. I have driven 70 years and 3 1/2 million miles. 😎🇺🇸❤️