Ant Anstead Master Mechanic
Overview
Ant Anstead showcases his incredible automotive skills by constructing a unique Alfa Romeo 158 from a blend of donor cars, spare parts, and custom-made elements. Throughout the journey, he collaborates with talented craftsmen and invites various friends and automotive enthusiasts to share their insights and expertise. Ant's ultimate goal is to race his one-of-a-kind Alfa Romeo 158 at the iconic Brick Yard in Indianapolis, where the US Grand Prix took place—a race the original model never participated in, adding a layer of ambition to this remarkable build.
Episodes
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1
And So It Begins
Title: The Journey Commences Plot: With just 12 weeks left until his son’s arrival, Ant is determined to realize a lifelong dream: owning a vintage...
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2
What Lies Beneath
Title: What Lies Beneath Plot: In the second week of Ant's bold Alfa 158 project, he has secured a vintage chassis from the 1950s and is preparing to...
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3
Scavengers Delight
Ant checks out an Alfa specialist with the aim of purchasing a live rear axle but leaves with much more than he expected. While it’s a great deal ov...
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4
Across the Pond
Ant is starting to feel the weight of his ambitious Alfa 158 project. The only option for obtaining the right body mold on such short notice is to hea...
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5
The One-Armed Bandit
A torn bicep puts the Alfa project at risk, prompting Ant's wife, Christina, to swing by and check in on him to ensure he’s not pushing himself too ...
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6
Does My Chassis Look Big In This?
Ant's recovery from his injury and the healing of his arm are both moving along well, but he continues to rely heavily on the camera crew for assistan...
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7
The Real Deal
In the seventh week of Ant's Alfa build, he surprises the team with an unexpected journey to view an authentic Alfa 158 valued at $20 million.
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8
O Motor Where Art Thou?
Ant is still on the hunt for the engine of his Alfa 158, pouring countless hours into early mornings, late nights, and weekends in his search.
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9
Rise and Wine
Ant is eager to charm some influential figures into allowing him to bring his finished Alfa 158 to the US Grand Prix in Austin. Unfortunately, the car...
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10
License to Grille
Title: License to Grille Plot: Ant's highly anticipated Alfa project is nearing completion, but the arrival of his new car could happen at any moment...
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11
It's Alive
As the deadline for his Alfa 158 project approaches, Ant hasn't even begun working on the engine, much less taken the car for a test drive. To put the...
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12
Date With a 158
Ant faces the challenge of disassembling the Alfa 158, meticulously painting each component, and reassembling the vehicle before its first appearance ...
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Ant Working From Home - Episode 1
Embracing the spirit of social distancing, Ant Anstead pulls his impressive car collection into the driveway to tend to some minor mechanical repairs....
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Ant Working From Home - Episode 2
With social distancing in effect, Ant Anstead seizes the opportunity to showcase his impressive car collection in the driveway while tending to variou...
