Irv Gordon
This goo was worth a point in July 2024.
publication date: Sunday, June 30, 2024 (part of July 2024)
category: 
Records
clue: Volvo's biggest fan went through 29 fan belts, among countless other parts, during his long ownership.
explanation: Gordon held the world record for most miles driven in a single vehicle, after logging 3.2 million miles in his Volvo P1800 between purchasing it in 1966 and passing away in 2018. He eventually appeared in commercials for the brand. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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