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Million-and-a-Half-Mile Volvo Drives into Annual Volvo Owners Meet

1 September 1998

Million-and-a-Half-Mile Volvo Drives into Tennessee for Annual Volvo Owners Meet

    ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Sept. 1 -- What does a car look like after
being driven over 1.6 million miles? You can come and see for yourself! The
million mile car, a 1966 Volvo P1800, will be in Knoxville, Tennessee for the
annual Volvo Club of America (VCOA) meet September 4, 5, and 6 at the Hyatt
Regency - Knoxville.
    Irv Gordon's million mile car will be joined by hundreds of other vintage
cars, as well the stylish new C70 coupe and convertible and the All Wheel
Drive Cross Country Sportswagon.  The meet also offers a sneak preview of the
sophisticated 1999 S80, which will not be on display in retailer showrooms
until late September.  Volvo Trucks will also show their products.
    In connection with the meet, autocrossing will take place on Sunday,
September 6 at the nearby  Volvo retailer, Clayton Motors, located at 4600
Clinton Highway in Knoxville.  Other related activities taking place
throughout the weekend include a swap meet, door prizes, a silent auction, a
barbecue and various receptions and banquets. Admission is charged and
reservations are required for some events.  Vendor spaces are also available.
Please contact Mark Downing at 423-481-3112  (after Thursday, call
423-637-1234) for more information.  To make reservations, please call Hyatt
Regency Knoxville at 800-233-1234 and mention that you are with the 1998 VCOA
meet.
    The purpose of the Volvo Club of America is to encourage the ownership,
operation, maintenance, and recognition of all Volvo models.  It is a source
of information and provides its members camaraderie through activities and
events with a focal point of common interest.  There are over 3000 members
worldwide.