

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
James Hill
Director
Official Trailer

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Where can I watch The Home-Made Car online?
The Home-Made Car (1963) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of The Home-Made Car?
It has an IMDb rating of 8.0/10 based on 7 votes.
Who directed The Home-Made Car?
The Home-Made Car was directed by James Hill and released in 1963.
How long is The Home-Made Car?
The Home-Made Car has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1963-06-01
- Status
- Released

