The black 1976 International Harvester Scout II used by Kronofogden Magnus Härenstam, is still in full working order in Sweden (January 2021).
Kronofogden (the Swedish Enforcement Authority), played by Magnus Härenstam, character name is Peter Black. Black is a Swedish slang word for Broke. Also suitable to the surname he drives a black SUV.
The two Luxury Boats taking part in the race are Orrskär 1000 (Carina) and Storebro Storö 31 Baltic (Uniship). The Orrskär 1000 is 34 ft (10,5 m), produced only in limited quantity between 1979-85 it is the rarest of Orrskär's models. The Storebro 31 ft (9,3 m) were in production between 1975-1991, around 300 units left the shipyard.
The character "Man i segelbåt" is played by famous Swedish amateur wrestler Frank Andersson who won no less than 15 medals in Greco-Roman Style during his career.
This film premiered in Swedish movie theaters on December 18, 1981 - exactly ten years to the day after The Apple War (1971) (which premiered on December 18, 1971). Both films feature Yvonne Lombard.
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