Fast & Furious North Korea: The Greatest Car Heist in History!

Sep 21, 2026

Enjoy this latest instalment in our "A Brief History" series!

In this video we look at a bizarre footnote in 20th Century history. Where, in 1974, North Korea ordered 1000 Volvos from Sweden, only not to pay for any of them after the cars arrived! Sparking international amazement and condemnation. With the bizarre event being describe as "The Largest Car Theft in History!"

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