For the Love of Cars
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.
Seasons
1. Ford Escort Mark 1
Air Date: 2014-04-26
Philip 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.
2. Land Rover Series I
Air Date: 2014-04-27
The 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.
3. Triumph Stag
Air Date: 2014-05-04
The 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.
4. Mini Cooper Mk1
Air Date: 2014-05-11
The 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.
5. MG-TC
Air Date: 2014-05-18
Philip 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?
6. DeLorean DMC-12
Air Date: 2014-05-25
Philip 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.
7. The Auction
Air Date: 2014-06-01
In the climax of the series, Philip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead put their pride and joy collection of classic cars up for sale at one of the country's leading car auctions.
1. Aston Martin DBS
Air Date: 2015-04-19
In a driveway in Hertfordshire, Philip and Ant discover a rotting Aston Martin DBS - the model from On Her Majesty's Secret Service. How much value can they add before the car is sold at auction?
2. Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1
Air Date: 2015-04-26
It's full-on cop drama as Philip Glenister fulfils a high-octane dream to drive some of Britain's most iconic police cars. And a Rover SD1 is restored.
3. Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi
Air Date: 2015-05-04
The duo attempt to turn a Mk1 Golf GTi into a rally car.
4. Micro Cars: Fiat 500
Air Date: 2015-05-11
Philip and Ant Anstead drive a tiny 1960 Messerschmitt through rush hour traffic. They also help an owner restore a Fiat 500 which has been his garage for years in time for an auction.
5. Swedish Cars: Saab 96
Air Date: 2015-05-17
Phil fulfils a dream driving the Volvo P1800 from Roger Moore's iconic 60s TV show, The Saint. And he goes for a spin on one of Scotland's most treacherous, winding roads.
6. The Great British Workhorse: Ford Transit Mk1
Air Date: 2015-05-24
Philip looks at the Ford Transit, the revolutionary van as big as a lorry that drove like a car, and other motoring workhorses
7. Air-Cooled Engines: VW Beetle
Air Date: 2015-05-31
Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead go on a road trip from Bristol to Devon in a VW camper van. They also restore a VW Beetle for auction and meet a Citroën 2CV collector.
8. Season Review - Auction
Air Date: 2015-06-07
A look back at 12 weeks hard labour working on iconic motors for auction.
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Rating
9.0/10
Release Date
2014-04-26
Episodes
15 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Love Productions