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201930 minPGdocumentary

The Car Years

201930 minPGdocumentary

Classic car enthusiasts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley select their favorite vehicles from different years, competing for the approval of an expert panel.

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Hans H. Zerlett

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Classic car enthusiasts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley select their favorite vehicles from different years, competing for the approval of an expert panel.

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Hans H. Zerlettdirector

Hannes Stelzercast

Hansi Knoteckcast

Paul Dahlke

Paul Dahlkecast

Siegfried Breuer

Siegfried Breuercast

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Classic car show presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley. Each presenter chooses their favourite car from a year in motoring history. Both presenters will then convince the expert panel of judges which is best.

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