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.
Where to Watch For the Love of Cars • Season 1
7 Episodes
Ford Escort
E1
Ford EscortThe Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico is the car that brought speed to the average lad on the street. It was perhaps the first car that appealed to the kid racer and meant that young people could show off by spinning their wheels.
Land Rover Series I
E2
Land Rover Series IAnt and Philip find an iconic Land Rover that's sat undriven and unloved in a barn for 41 years. Ant tackles the task of stripping the car back to a bare metal chassis and reconditioning it from the ground up.
The Triumph Stag
E3
The Triumph StagOnce known for its punchy V8 motor and continental good looks, the Triumph Stag soon gained a reputation for overheating and breaking down. Even though production ended after 7 years, Philip and Ant are working to revive the Triumph Stag.
Mini Cooper Mk1
E4
Mini Cooper Mk1The Mini Cooper Mk1 was the car that changed everything. From its revolutionary design and front-wheel drive, to its conquering record as a track and rally car, it was the small car with the big heart driven by royalty.
1945 MG-TC
E5
1945 MG-TCPhilip 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
E6
DeLorean DMC-12Philip 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
E7
The AuctionPhil and Ant have a nerve-racking day ahead of them. They showcase their vehicles, which they have dedicatedly polished, at an important auction. Will their models be able to prevail against the glittering Porsches, Jaguars and Maseratis?
