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2025116 minPGdocumentary

Vector: America's First Supercar

2025116 minPGdocumentary

A small-town kid moves to California to build a supercar to rival Ferrari and Lamborghini, marking 50 years of Vector's history.

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Shannon Wafford

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A small-town kid moves to California to build a supercar to rival Ferrari and Lamborghini, marking 50 years of Vector's history.

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A young man from a small town moves to California with a dream. He aims to build America's first supercar to rival Ferrari and Lamborghini. The documentary covers the 50-year history of Vector, featuring interviews with key figures and previously unseen photos and videos. It details the challenges and triumphs faced by the company as it sought to make its mark in the automotive industry. The story unfolds against the backdrop of California's car culture.

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