The Home-Made Car

1963 • 0h 27m • Comedy, Drama

8.0(7 votes)

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.

Director

James Hill

Writers

James Hill

Status

Released