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The Best Episodes of For the Love of Cars

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 1 - Ford Escort Mark 1
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ford Escort Mark 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 2 - Land Rover Series I
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    #2 - Land Rover Series I

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 3 - Triumph Stag
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    #3 - Triumph Stag

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 4 - Mini Cooper Mk1
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    #4 - Mini Cooper Mk1

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 5 - MG-TC
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    #5 - MG-TC

    S1:E5

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 6 - DeLorean DMC-12
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    #6 - DeLorean DMC-12

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. For the Love of Cars Season 1 Episode 7 - The Auction
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    #7 - The Auction

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 1 - Aston Martin DBS
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    #8 - Aston Martin DBS

    S2:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 2 - Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1
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    #9 - Cops & Robbers: Rover SD1

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 3 - Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi
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    #10 - Hot Hatches: Mk1 Golf GTi

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 4 - Micro Cars: Fiat 500
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    #11 - Micro Cars: Fiat 500

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 5 - Swedish Cars: Saab 96
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    #12 - Swedish Cars: Saab 96

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 6 - The Great British Workhorse: Ford Transit Mk1
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    #13 - The Great British Workhorse: Ford Transit Mk1

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 7 - Air-Cooled Engines: VW Beetle
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    #14 - Air-Cooled Engines: VW Beetle

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. For the Love of Cars Season 2 Episode 8 - Season Review - Auction
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    #15 - Season Review - Auction

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Ford Escort Mark 1" is the best rated episode of "For the Love of Cars". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/26/2014. This episode scored 9.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Land Rover Series I".