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The Home-Made Car (1963)

The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Release: 1963-06-01
Runtime: 27 min
Rating: 7.7 / 10

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Ronald Chudley
Young Man
Caroline Mortimer
Caroline Mortimer
Young Girl
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Sandra Leo
Young Girl