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For the Love of Cars

  • 2014 – 2015
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary · Reality
  • ~45m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 9.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 2015

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  1. E1. Aston Martin DBS

    Apr 19, 2015 · 45m

    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. E2. Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1

    Apr 26, 2015 · 45m

    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. E3. Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi

    May 4, 2015 · 45m

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

  4. E4. Micro Cars: Fiat 500

    May 11, 2015 · 45m

    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. E5. Swedish Cars: Saab 96

    May 17, 2015 · 45m

    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. E6. The Great British Workhorse: Ford Transit Mk1

    May 24, 2015 · 45m

    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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