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Time Capsule: Sweden and North Korea Volvo Car Dispute in 1974.

Jun 13, 2024

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Time Capsule: Sweden and North Korea Volvo Car Dispute in 1974.

The Largest Car Theft Ever (1974): North Korea acquired 1,000 Volvo cars and other equipment from Sweden, worth around $73 million at the time, which were delivered but never paid for.

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