For the Love of Cars

Name: For the Love of Cars
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2014-04-26
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Philip Glenister, Ant Anstead, Alexei Sayle

2014 · 2 seasons · 15 eps · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, Reality

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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.

Directed by Jeremy Daldry

Networks: Channel 4, ABC TV, 9Go!

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Philip Glenister Self - Presenter
Ant Anstead Self - Presenter
Alexei Sayle Himself

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