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It's clocked almost three million miles and it's still going strong. The car's owner, retired school teacher Irvin Gordon, says his 1966 Volvo P1800S changed his life. SOUNDBITE: Irvin Gordon, owner of 1966 Volvo P1800S, saying (English): "I have met a lot of nice people, I have friends all over the world now from Australia to Europe, it's just been a terrific experience. Just one of these things that adds up after 46 years." Gordon clocked 1,500 miles in the first weekend he owned the car. And he and his Volvo soon became well-known around town, according to diner owner, Angela Lentzeres. SOUNDBITE: Angela Lentzeres, owner of Peter Pan diner, saying (English): "I started here in 1983, so I have known Irv since at least 1983. He's always a regular here for breakfast, on his way to work." The car will reach the 3 million mark in a little over 33,000 miles. And what will Gordon do once that happens? SOUNDBITE: Irvin Gordon, owner of 1966 Volvo P1800S, saying (English): "I don't know if I'll sell it, keep it, still drive it. They asked me that question when I got to the first million, and I drove it to work the next day. They asked me the same question when I got to two million miles, I drove it to work the next day. Now I am retired I have a feeling somehow I'll still be driving it the next day." And having come this far, there's not much more Gordon can do with his beloved Volvo, except to keep on driving. Tara Cleary, Reuters.