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About For the Love of Cars

For the Love of Cars is a reality and documentary TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 26, 2014. It has 2 seasons and 15 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "Auction", aired on June 7, 2015.

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.

  • Reality
  • Documentary

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Episodes

15 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2014 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

Restoring a Ford Escort Mark 1, Land Rover Series 1, Triumph Stag, Mini Cooper Mark 1, MG-TC and a DeLorean DMC-12, and finally auctioning them all off.

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    7. The Auction

    Finale

    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.

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    6. DeLorean DMC-12

    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.

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    5. 1945 MG-TC

    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?

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    4. Mini Cooper Mk1

    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.

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    3. The Triumph Stag

    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.

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    2. Land Rover Series I

    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.

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    1. Ford Escort

    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.

Season 2

2015 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

For the Love of Cars Season 2 release dates →
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    8. Auction

    Finale

    Phil and Ant look back at 12 weeks hard labour working on iconic motors like the Aston Martin DBS, Fiat 500 and VW Beetle, and then they head for the auction house.

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    7. Air-Cooled Engines

    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.

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    6. The Ford Transit

    Philip looks at the Ford Transit, the revolutionary van as big as a lorry that drove like a car, and other motoring workhorses.

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    5. Swedish Cars

    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.

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    4. Micro Cars

    Philip and Ant explore the world of micro and bubble cars, restoring a Fiat 500 and risking life and limb driving a tiny 1960 Messerschmitt in rush hour traffic.

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    3. Hot Hatches

    Philip and Ant celebrate 80s boy racer hatchbacks and city run-arounds - like the Golf GTi and Peugeot 205 - as they race to turn one into a rally car.

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    2. Rover SD1 Police Car

    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.

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    1. Aston Martin DBS

    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?

Cast & crew

  • Alexei Sayle

    Alexei Sayle

    Himself

For the Love of Cars FAQ

Will there be new episodes of For the Love of Cars?

For the Love of Cars has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 7, 2015.

When did the latest episode of For the Love of Cars come out?

The most recent episode of For the Love of Cars, Season 2 Episode 8 "Auction", aired on June 7, 2015.

How many seasons of For the Love of Cars are there?

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

When did For the Love of Cars first air?

For the Love of Cars first aired on Channel 4 on April 26, 2014.

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