Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic - Episode Guide

Season 1

Dolomite Sprint

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2024 (44 min)

Dolomite Sprint

Ant hopes a Dolomite Sprite could pay big but will rust erode his profit?

VW Camper: A 70s Revival

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2024 (44 min)

VW Camper: A 70s Revival

Ant has found an iconic VW Campervan that's been abandoned mid-restoration. The interior needs a full refit, plus a suspension overhaul.

Jaguar XJS: Double Trouble

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2024 (44 min)

Jaguar XJS: Double Trouble

Ant buys two Jaguar XJS, hoping one can donate spare parts. But with brake problems and the gearstick floppy, are they just double trouble?

Lotus Elan: A Labour of Love

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2024 (44 min)

Lotus Elan: A Labour of Love

Ant hopes restoring and selling a 1973 Lotus Elan will help pay for more renovations at the farmhouse. But he hits major engine problems.

Alfasud: A Rare Revival

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2024 (44 min)

Alfasud: A Rare Revival

Ant uncovers an extremely rare 1980 Alfasud that's been locked away for 35 years. But he learns reawakening the engine proves problematic.

MG Midget: Teenage Dreams

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2024 (44 min)

MG Midget: Teenage Dreams

Ant finds a 1977 MG Midget 1500, just like the first car he restored as a teen. With tight margins and a rust issue, he pulls in his family to help.

Ford Thunderbird: American Icon

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2024 (44 min)

Ford Thunderbird: American Icon

A 1964 T-Bird needs pricey American parts to restore it to its former glory. Ant gets a hand from his friend, Mike Brewer.

Land Rover: A Favourite to Finish

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2024 (44 min)

Land Rover: A Favourite to Finish

Ant finds a rare 1978 Land Rover Series 3, a dream find for a Landie fanatic. But the bulkhead is riddled with rust, which could dent Ant's profit.

Season 2

Ford Capri: Mystery Motor

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2025

Ford Capri: Mystery Motor

Ant takes a gamble on a mysterious Mark1 Capri. And Ant's girlfriend Renee Zellweger surprises him with a cool addition for the home.

Morris Traveller

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2025

Morris Traveller

Ant and his dad find a 'perfect' Woodie, but there's a catch. There's no engine! The farmhouse is in danger of collapse due to rotten wooden beams.

Fiat 500: The Italian Job

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2025

Fiat 500: The Italian Job

Ant haggles with a 91-year-old Italian Nonna to get a 1970 Fiat 500, but it's full of faults. Plus, Ant tackles the farmhouse floor as costs soar.

Beach Buggy

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2025

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Ant revamps a 1972 beach buggy giving it a radical twist, but has he gone too far? And the scale of the farmhouse renovation starts to hit Ant.

TVR Taimar: Cult Classic

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2025

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Ant finds a rare 1978 TVR Taimar in an Oxfordshire Garden. Despite oil leaks, dodgy paint and a missing heater box, he's hooked.

BMW E30: The Reluctant Revival

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2025

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Duncan talks Ant into buying a 1981 BMW E30 325i, convinced there's a profit to be made. Meanwhile, Ant rushes to finish the hallway of the farmhouse.

Austin 7: Brake Point

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2025

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Ant finds a 1927 Austin 7, but it has brake issues, poor lights, and a surprise fault. Plus, the deadline to finish the house restoration looms.

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