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Ant Anstead Master Mechanic

★9.0 2019 2 Seasons TV-MA

Follow Ant Anstead as he uses donor cars, spare parts, and handmade components to hand-build a one-of-a-kind automotive build, an Alfa Romeo 158. Throughout the series, Ant will work with other master craftsmen, invite his friends and automotive personalities to the shop to collaborate and share expertise. Ant’s crowning achievement is to run his Alfa Romeo 158 at the Brick Yard in Indianapolis, the site of the US Grand Prix and the one race the 158 never entered and thus never had the chance to conquer.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

And So It Begins

Episode 01

And So It Begins

Oct 10, 2019 · 17 min

Ant has 12 weeks until his baby boy is due, and the same amount of time to fulfill a childhood fantasy; to own a 1950s Alfa 158, but since he doesn't have $20 million lying around, he's going to build it.

What Lies Beneath

Episode 02

What Lies Beneath

Oct 17, 2019 · 25 min

It's week two of Ant's ambitious Alfa 158 build. He's found a donor 1950s chassis and is about to find out if it's fit for purpose with a healthy dose of media blasting. Once that's done, the build can begin in earnest. Ant and the crew cram into his classic Porsche, named Agnes, and hit the streets of Huntington Beach in search of life's essentials.

Scavengers Delight

Episode 03

Scavengers Delight

Oct 24, 2019 · 21 min

Ant visits an Alfa specialist, hoping to buy a live rear axle and ends up with more than he bargained for. It's win-win, but the tricky part will be trying to fit a Spider's axle, gearbox and engine into a 158.

Across the Pond

Episode 04

Across the Pond

Oct 31, 2019 · 19 min

Ant is beginning to feel the pressure of his ambitious Alfa 158 build. The only place he can get the correct body mold on short notice is his own shop back in England, more than 5,000 miles away.

The One-Armed Bandit

Episode 05

The One-Armed Bandit

Nov 7, 2019 · 25 min

A torn bicep threatens to derail the Alfa build. Ant's wife Christina stops by to make sure he isn't overdoing it.

Does My Chassis Look Big In This?

Episode 06

Does My Chassis Look Big In This?

Nov 14, 2019 · 24 min

Ant's 158 and injured arm are both progressing steadily, but he still needs lots of help from the camera crew. Making matters worse, the body is still in transit from the UK.

The Real Deal

Episode 07

The Real Deal

Nov 21, 2019 · 25 min

For week seven of Ant's Alfa build, he takes the team on a surprise pilgrimage to see an original $20 million Alfa 158.

O Motor Where Art Thou?

Episode 08

O Motor Where Art Thou?

Nov 28, 2019 · 25 min

The engine for Ant's Alfa 158 is still missing in action. He's been working early mornings, late nights and weekends.

Rise and Wine

Episode 09

Rise and Wine

Dec 5, 2019 · 24 min

Ant hopes to sweet-talk a few bigwigs into giving him permission to take his completed Alfa 158 to the US Grand Prix in Austin, however, the car isn't done, and his arm still isn't fully healed, leaving the heavy lifting to his crew.

License to Grille

Episode 10

License to Grille

Dec 12, 2019 · 25 min

Ant's ambitious Alfa build is on the home stretch, but his new baby could come any day now. Ant gets good news about his plan to unveil the car at the US Grand Prix, but a million critical details must still be sorted out.

It's Alive!

Episode 11

It's Alive!

Dec 19, 2019 · 28 min

With the deadline looming on his Alfa 158 build, Ant has yet to even start the engine, let alone give the car a test drive. Ant needs to finalize the look of his creation, so he seeks out legendary designer Chip Foose.

Date With a 158

Episode 12

Date With a 158

Dec 26, 2019 · 26 min

Ant has to strip the Alfa 158 down, paint every part and rebuild the car in time for its debut at the US Grand Prix, then he puts the car through its paces on the track to see if performance lives up to expectations.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

Follow Ant Anstead as he uses donor cars, spare parts, and handmade components to hand-build a one-of-a-kind automotive build, an Alfa Romeo 158. Throughout the series, Ant will work with other master craftsmen, invite his friends and automotive personalities to the shop to collaborate and share expertise. Ant’s crowning achievement is to run his Alfa Romeo 158 at the Brick Yard in Indianapolis, the site of the US Grand Prix and the one race the 158 never entered and thus never had the chance to conquer.

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Cast

1 principal cast

Ant Anstead

Ant Anstead

Self - Presenter

Where to watch Ant Anstead Master Mechanic

Ant Anstead Master Mechanic is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Ant Anstead Master Mechanic have?

Ant Anstead Master Mechanic has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is Ant Anstead Master Mechanic still on the air?

Ant Anstead Master Mechanic is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Ant Anstead Master Mechanic?

Ant Anstead Master Mechanic airs on Science.

When did Ant Anstead Master Mechanic first air?

Ant Anstead Master Mechanic first aired on October 10, 2019.

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