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Sir Len Southward: The Man, His Machines, The Museum

Sir Len Southward: The Man, His Machines, The Museum

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A documentary about Sir Len Southward OBE and his collection of vehicles at his Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu, New Zealand, among the largest car museums in the world.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 December 1998

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Sir Len Southward

Sir Len Southward

Himself

Ian Johnstone

Ian Johnstone

Narrator

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