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The Home-Made Car (1963)

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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.

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Director

James Hill

ReleasedJun 1, 1963
Runtime27m
StatusReleased
British Petroleum (BP)

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Caroline Mortimer

Caroline Mortimer

Young Girl

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The Home-Made Car (1963)

The Home-Made Car (1963)

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