For the Love of Cars
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Play S1 E1Actor and car fan Philip Glenister (of "Life on Mars" fame) and car restorer Ant Anstead find classic British cars to bring back to life.
Cast: Philip Glenister, Ant Anstead
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7 episodes
1. Ford EscortPhilip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead scour the barns and lock ups of Britain for wrecked treasures to bring to life. In this episode a Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico is restored to glory.MCC45minApr 26, 2014
2. Land Rover Series IThe Land Rover Series I is a seriously iconic British car. Philip and Ant hope to find, rescue and restore a Landie, but the only example they can get their hands on has been in a barn for 41 years.MCC45minApr 27, 2014
3. The Triumph StagThe Triumph Stag represents the best and worst of British motoring: beautiful and powerful, but prone to overheating and suddenly breaking down. Philip and Ant restore a Stag to better than new.MCC45minMay 4, 2014
4. Mini Cooper Mk1The Mini Cooper Mk1 was the car that changed everything. Now Philip Glenister and internationally renowned car designer Ant Anstead must find, rescue and restore one back to its former glory.MCC45minMay 11, 2014
5. 1945 MG-TCPhilip and Ant try to rescue and restore a 1945 MG-TC sports car back to its former glory. But can Philip confront his fears of driving a car that feels like a museum piece?MCC45minMay 18, 2014
6. DeLorean DMC-12Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead try to restore a DeLorean DMC-12, an epic car that was a star of the Back to the Future movies and also stands as a tribute to the excess of the 1980s.MCC45minMay 25, 2014
7. The AuctionAs the climax to the series, Philip Glenister and car designer Ant put their pride and joy collection of classic cars up for sale at one of the country's leading car auctions.MCC45minJun 1, 2014
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For the Love of Cars
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Actor and car fan Philip Glenister (of "Life on Mars" fame) and car restorer Ant Anstead find classic British cars to bring back to life.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jeremy Daldry
- Created by
- Alice Brooksmith, Jamie Hammick, Sophie Lloyd
- Studio
- Love Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
