Irvin "Irv" Gordon (c. 1940 - November 15, 2018) was an American retired teacher known for setting the Guinness World Record for most miles driven by a single owner in a non-commercial vehicle.
[1][2] The car's engine was rebuilt after 680,000 mi (1,090,000 km) – Gordon insisted on the service as a precautionary measure, despite the dealership advising it was unnecessary.
[1] It transpired there had been nothing wrong with the engine, and Gordon said he "learned his lesson" about unnecessary maintenance.
[1] The car had a second engine rebuild in 2009, when wear on bearings and piston rings led to pressure loss.
[2] Its bodywork also had to be repaired after it was damaged by a freight company who were transporting it to the annual SEMA show to be displayed at the Volvo stand.
[4][7] After setting the record, Gordon regularly collaborated with Volvo and appeared at their events.