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Series · 2014 – 2015 · Documentary

For the Love of Cars

★9.0 2014 – 2015 2 Seasons TV-MA

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 & episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes

Ford Escort

Episode 01

Ford Escort

Apr 26, 2014 · 45 min

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.

Land Rover Series I

Episode 02

Land Rover Series I

Apr 27, 2014 · 45 min

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.

The Triumph Stag

Episode 03

The Triumph Stag

May 4, 2014 · 45 min

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.

Mini Cooper Mk1

Episode 04

Mini Cooper Mk1

May 11, 2014 · 45 min

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.

1945 MG-TC

Episode 05

1945 MG-TC

May 18, 2014 · 45 min

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?

DeLorean DMC-12

Episode 06

DeLorean DMC-12

May 25, 2014 · 45 min

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.

The Auction

Episode 07

The Auction

Jun 1, 2014 · 45 min

As 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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

2 principal cast

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Self - Presenter

Ant Anstead

Ant Anstead

Self - Presenter

Where to watch For the Love of Cars

For the Love of Cars is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 15 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does For the Love of Cars have?

For the Love of Cars has 2 seasons with 15 episodes in total.

Is For the Love of Cars still on the air?

For the Love of Cars has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs For the Love of Cars?

For the Love of Cars airs on Channel 4, ABC TV, 9Go!, Planète+ A&E.

When did For the Love of Cars first air?

For the Love of Cars first aired on April 26, 2014.

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