Kalmar Verkstad was a Swedish manufacturer primarily known for producing railway equipment before becoming involved in the development of a specialized utility vehicle known as the Tjorven. The project began in 1964 when the Swedish postal service, Postverket, sought a vehicle tailored to its transport needs — one that was easy to maneuver, had a small turning radius, good all-round visibility, a differential lock, a flat underbody, high ground clearance,…