In 1987, a New York City school teacher named Irv Gordon gained notoriety when his 1966 Volvo P1800 coupe hit one million miles of use. I wrote an article about Irv’s car at the time, but I never got to meet him. Last weekend, I finally had a face-to-face with him at the Iola Old Car Show. What a great car enthusiast. When his car hit two million miles in March 2002, Irv made it into the Guinness Book of Records. On his trip to Wisconsin this month, he went sailing past 2.7 million mile! And all he really does is take care of the car the way the owner’s manual tells him to, What a great story!
Gunner’s Garage with John Gunnell
"Gunner" is one of of the most prolific authors and most visible characters in the old car hobby. He has written dozens of books about old cars for Krause Publications and is the former editor and publisher of Old Cars Weekly. His collecting pursuits range from old Pontiacs, to MGs, to retired police cruisers, to Indian motorcycles. He remains a frequent contributor to Old Cars Weekly and owns and operates Gunner’s Great Garage, a classic car restoration and gift shop in Manawa, Wis.
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