For the Love of Cars

All Episodes 2014 - 2016

  • 2018-01-07T20:00:00Zs at 2018-01-07T20:00:00Z on Planète+ A&E
  • 2014-04-26T19:00:00Z
  • 45m
  • 11h 15m (15 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • French, Czech, English
  • Love Productions
  • Documentary
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.

16 episodes

Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead sink their own hard earned cash into restoring a 1950s Lotus Elite

Series Premiere

2014-04-26T19:00:00Z

1x01 Ford Escort Mark 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Ford Escort Mark 1

  • 2014-04-26T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2014-04-27T19:00:00Z

1x02 Land Rover Series I

1x02 Land Rover Series I

  • 2014-04-27T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2014-05-04T19:00:00Z

1x03 Triumph Stag

1x03 Triumph Stag

  • 2014-05-04T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2014-05-11T19:00:00Z

1x04 Mini Cooper Mk1

1x04 Mini Cooper Mk1

  • 2014-05-11T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2014-05-18T19:00:00Z

1x05 MG-TC

1x05 MG-TC

  • 2014-05-18T19:00:00Z45m

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?

2014-05-25T19:00:00Z

1x06 DeLorean DMC-12

1x06 DeLorean DMC-12

  • 2014-05-25T19:00:00Z45m

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.

Season Finale

2014-06-01T19:00:00Z

1x07 The Auction

Season Finale

1x07 The Auction

  • 2014-06-01T19:00:00Z45m

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.

Season Premiere

2015-04-19T19:00:00Z

2x01 Aston Martin DBS

Season Premiere

2x01 Aston Martin DBS

  • 2015-04-19T19:00:00Z45m

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?

2015-04-26T19:00:00Z

2x02 Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1

2x02 Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1

  • 2015-04-26T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2015-05-04T19:00:00Z

2x03 Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi

2x03 Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi

  • 2015-05-04T19:00:00Z45m

The duo attempt to turn a Mk1 Golf GTi into a rally car.

2015-05-11T19:00:00Z

2x04 Micro Cars: Fiat 500

2x04 Micro Cars: Fiat 500

  • 2015-05-11T19:00:00Z45m

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.

2015-05-17T19:00:00Z

2x05 Swedish Cars: Saab 96

2x05 Swedish Cars: Saab 96

  • 2015-05-17T19:00:00Z45m

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.

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

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.

Season Finale

2015-06-07T19:00:00Z

2x08 Season Review - Auction

Season Finale

2x08 Season Review - Auction

  • 2015-06-07T19:00:00Z45m

A look back at 12 weeks hard labour working on iconic motors for auction.

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