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From the producers:
Hi Everyone,
On behalf of everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 I would like to say a massive thank you. Each and every one of you has been involved in a fantastic series featuring 6 iconic, British cars and we hope that we have done you and your chosen, beloved vehicle proud.
The first episode of the 7-part series of For the Love of Cars will broadcast on Sunday at 8PM on Channel 4. This first episode is all about the brilliant Ford Escort Mexico. So please do tune in!
You can find a promotional clip here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyPn6BTCoto (Preview)
Play (Show link) For the Love of Cars | Easter Sunday, 8pm | Channel 4 Channel 4 Sunday | 8pm | Channel 4
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/for- ... ve_of_cars 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.
(Show link) and for those of you who are on Twitter the official tag is #lovecars. It would be great if we could circulate this around all the clubs and classic car forums.
Wishing you all the very best,
The Love of Cars Team
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Just have to say that I watched the Escort Mexico episode and absolutely loved it. I personally thought that the mix of restoration and interviews with the various people involved with the Escort past and present was spot on. Enjoyed every minute. Can't wait for the next installment.
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Quote:Just have to say that I watched the Escort Mexico episode and absolutely loved it. I personally thought that the mix of restoration and interviews with the various people involved with the Escort past and present was spot on. Enjoyed every minute. Can't wait for the next installment.
I cant agree more, it's always subjective I suppose some (including me) would like to see more of the restoration/work done Etc, but there trying to make it as much about the history of the cars so there is a balancing act to it. From reading lots of different forums the series seems to have been well received so far. And from watching the Stag having to be pushed around we were not the only ones to suffer a breakdown :wink: I'm really looking forward to the Land over episode apart from really being a fan of the series one the restoration was top notch.
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As an FYI the DeLorean is going to be episode 6. They are still editing the last few episodes. Whilst they wanted the DeLorean to be an earlier episode it has been delayed due to problems with getting permission to use old film footage. Or something along those lines!
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Could I suggest adding the show title to the thread title now, so we can keep ourselves straight
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Done
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Quote:Could I suggest adding the show title to the thread title now, so we can keep ourselves straight
To add to what Rich Has done I have moved all the comments regarding Classic Car Rescue to a new topic hear:
viewtopic.php?f=47&t=5208
As they are doing a programme on the DeLorean also it probably makes more sence. All relevant threads have been moved to it.
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As an FYI for those who may not have seen it, theses are the auction results (inc premiums Etc) for the six cars from the series.
101 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 £46,600
102 1972 Ford Escort Mexico Mk1 £23,600
103 1976 Triumph Stag £17,700
104 1964 Austin Mini Cooper Mk1 998cc £24,780
105 1947 MG TC £28,320
106 1950 Land Rover Series 1 80 inch £41,000
Top end prices indeed!
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£46,600 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how does that compare to the hammer price?
I think we're gonna have to up our car insurance values!!!
Claire Wright - Club Treasurer
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Aug 1989 Cavalier 1.6L - Guinney
Apr 2021 Mokka-e Launch Edition - Evie
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Quote:how does that compare to the hammer price?
Hammer price was 40k, did you see the mini price though
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I apologise to the forum now for my car breaking down during the filming for this. It didn't look cool, particularly as I clearly didn't have a clue what had gone wrong (it turned out that the otterstat chose that exact moment to fail). I'll be watching the episode through my fingers. I shall expect beatings at the next meet.
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TBRM Wrote:I apologise to the forum now for my car breaking down during the filming for this. It didn't look cool, particularly as I clearly didn't have a clue what had gone wrong (it turned out that the otterstat chose that exact moment to fail). I'll be watching the episode through my fingers. I shall expect beatings at the next meet.
These things happen, at least it is fixed now. The Stag broke down as well so at least we were not the only ones.
On checking channel 4's website, episode 4 next Sunday is on the Mini. What's the betting the D episode is last?
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Quote:I apologise to the forum now for my car breaking down during the filming for this
:lol: As Mike wrote, really don't worry about it at all, these things happen. As Mike also wrote there constantly showing the Stag being pushed around so I'm sure that will be remembered for a lot longer, at least when your's broke down you got a good audience 8)
Hopefully the next magazine will be out in the next week or two with a huge write up from me and Richard along with lots of pictures of the filming. It should tie in well with the programme coming out.
Quote:What's the betting the D episode is last?
I was told it should be 5th, it was going to be earlier but due to problems getting permission to use old film footage the episode has been delayed.
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MikeWard Wrote:TBRM Wrote:I apologise to the forum now for my car breaking down during the filming for this. It didn't look cool, particularly as I clearly didn't have a clue what had gone wrong (it turned out that the otterstat chose that exact moment to fail). I'll be watching the episode through my fingers. I shall expect beatings at the next meet.
These things happen, at least it is fixed now. The Stag broke down as well so at least we were not the only ones.
On checking channel 4's website, episode 4 next Sunday is on the Mini. What's the betting the D episode is last?
Only one broke down? :lol: :wink:
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Quote:Only one broke down?
Strictly no :wink: the 'restored car' broke down on the track day in December (starter motor failed) and we were push starting it! Though I very much doubt if this is shown.
Chris
