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The Home-Made Car 1963

A 1963 short directed by James Hill, it follows a young man restoring a vintage car who falls in love. Shot around Farnborough, Hampshire, it gained cult status after being regularly shown as a trade‑test colour transmission that introduced UK viewers to colour TV before BBC2’s launch. Its picturesque settings and heartfelt story earned an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

A 1963 short directed by James Hill, it follows a young man restoring a vintage car who falls in love. Shot around Farnborough, Hampshire, it gained cult status after being regularly shown as a trade‑test colour transmission that introduced UK viewers to colour TV before BBC2’s launch. Its picturesque settings and heartfelt story earned an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

Does The Home-Made Car have end credit scenes?

No!

The Home-Made Car does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Cars Featured in The Home-Made Car

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Explore all cars featured in The Home-Made Car, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Austin-Healey

1958

100/6

Citroën

1960

DS 19

Fiat

1955

600

Fordson

1945

5cwt Van

Guy

1939

Quad Ant

MG

1937

TA

MG

1937

VA

Morris

1956

Cowley ½-Ton Pickup

Morris

1959

Mini Minor MkI

Morris

1919

Oxford

The Home-Made Car Themes and Keywords

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