Troll (1956)

The first Troll car was made in 1956 in Norway. It was supposed to become the first mass produced car outside the US made with fiberglass chassis (Chevrolet Corvette was made with fiberglass). However, the norwegian government was worried that the Trolls would interrupt the trade balance with Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. They managed to ruin the project, and only five Trolls were build...




wikipedia: Troll (automobile)

He was only allowed to sell 15 cars in Norway. The reason for this was a barter treaty Norway had with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to buy cars from them as they bought fish products from Norway. The government was afraid domestic car production would disrupt this trading balance.

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When the government made it clear that they never wanted to support the Troll car, all the potential investors closed negotiations. Hence, one of Norway's few ventures into car production went bankrupt in early 1958. Only five complete cars had been produced.

One of many ideas destroyed by the government. And this was in the late 50's, when there was supposed to be a cold war and all... But this government (Arbeiderpartiet - Labor Party) were pals with the Soviet union. They did a lot of stupid things, some of which the public have heard about, some of which is still a secret. If all the secrets were revealed, there could very well be another government ruling Norway today. But I guess there'll always be stupid and corrupt politicians, in different shapes and forms, and in all parties. They prey on inventors and great minds. They prefer to keep the people in a stupid state.

i dig the rear end on those...
also cool was the 3 banger in em