Ant Drives His Custom Build For The First Time! | Ant Anstead Master Mechanic

After 11 weeks of working on his homage to the Alfa Romeo 158, Ant finally starts the motor and takes his build for a spin for the first time!
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[@cesarbagel3803]

Ant seems like a genuine person...u can tell his passion for the automotive industry

[@chieft3357]

I used to work for Alfa Romeo and have been a fan for years. I'm so glad to see what you are doing with this Alfa build. I've never built a car from scratch but I've built and worked many racing Alfa's. I know how you feel when it all comes together. There were times when I just sat and looked at what I had done. Ant, I'll bet you do the same. Great work!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Beautiful machine, but beyond that, the smile and pride on Ant’s face are a testimony of his genuine passion! Congrats!

[@kennethvanwetering692]

An absolutely lovely creation by a very gifted wrench! Congrats on the results of all your hard work! I'm a 70 year old master mechanic myself and understand the trials and difficulties involved!

[@Sennaxm71]

Nice one, it's an awesome feeling when you create something from bits of other things and it all works well together, a few weeks ago it was nothing more than a few bits of scrap metal, now it's a running driving car, great work, and you could see how everyone involved is as excited as you are Ant.

[@ghostcat1960]

Just watched the video and, I would like to say congratulations to Ant and the crew

[@Ant008]

Well done from one Ant to another, I recognise myself in your enthusiasm and true grit in the pursuit of such a difficult goal. With me it's "if only" but for you its "I did it" All the best Ant, enjoy it.

[@Nomads_Rowing]

Ant, I’ll be totally honest when you took over from Ed I thought “bit of a plonker” but I apologise full heartedly after following this build with your knowledge, methodical approach and passion, you have reset the bar to a very high level in a very down to earth way. Cannot wait to see the final result in all its glory - hats off to you (do not let Mike Brewer drive it as he will wreck your piece of motoring art!!) 😎

[@gilkeson214]

Steve L, I full agree with you. Ant this is yet another level and you are a very talented engineer and if you continue to produce work like this I'm afraid as good as he is people will start to sad Ed who?

[@andrewfelcey5593]

Today Ed made a cup of tea,,

[@LifesAbe-ach]

Another shister knows nothing about car repairs commenting on a tosser on TV

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

If he put as much effort into his marriages he might not be a twice divorcee

[@Marthaviews]

The shear joy in your face Ant says it all. Well done mate!

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

I'm smiling watching this. Congratulations to Ant and the team.

[@adamc4003]

Good on you, Ant. That's quite the achievement. I love how humble you are about it.

[@totrodder97]

As a guy who has also built cars i can confirm that there is no better feeling in the world than hearing your project car splutter into life, it suddenly makes the days, weeks, months, years of blood sweat and tears all just blow away, youre then overwhelmed by all the emotions and all sorts of things run through your mind but mostly is a big sense of pride that you, just some average dude has learnt the skills in order to create life to a bunch of metal components, something that will continue to create life in everybody who drives it. Truly a beautiful thing! And this video captures Ant go through this exact process 😎👌 congrats to Ant and team on a fantastic build!

[@kurianjuguna675]

I get genuinely happy by watching the episodes of this car-build.

[@y60patrolprojectnterrot67]

damn, Ant, what a legend. loved every bit of this build and to see it finally come together with the smiles has inspired me. more videos please your ace!

[@DaveDGRGray]

I have to admit that I was totally in the old Wheeler Dealer camp for a while after Ant started, but I'll be honest, I absolutely love the guy, even more after watching his reaction to his creation firing up. He has such a passion for cars that literally lights up his face, and he's such a nice guy. I love Edd, but I love Ant just as much. He's brought such energy to the show, and if I'm honest, I think it needed it. I hope this show goes on with Mike and Ant for at least another 10 years. All the best lads.

[@Cydro12]

Very well said! Although sadly they recently announced that the show will move back to the UK, and Ant will stay in America. Elvis, the guy who did Wheeler Dealers Dream Car will take over unfortunately.

[@DaveDGRGray]

@@Cydro12 Yeah, I saw that not long after making the above comment. Such a shame, the show was great. Will see what Elvis brings, as I've not seen much of him, but seems like another cracking bloke.

[@armandogomez1381]

Congrats my Friend !! A side from having your first Son, This day is Very Special to see all your hard work, sleepless nights and over coming the uncertainties of not knowing, will it Start? Yes is alive, Now on to the finish line...👍👍

[@stephenvalente3296]

Watched all this recently, twice! So engaging and interesting. Ants enthusiasm for the build was palpable. Was really hoping to hear that the team had been reassembled for another build. Saw recently that Ant had sold the car at auction for about $100,000 - real shame.

[@andyrbush]

Never scratch built a car, but rebuilt several. It is such a feeling when you fire it up for the first time and then get it to move under its own power. Found myself grinning right through this show, superb.

[@brettnetherton398]

Gosh, that's got me all teary-eyed. Tea and ice-cream all 'round!

[@jeffhines73]

I must have watched millions of car shows and cars being built but I have never been so happy for someone ... congrats it’s going to be a beautiful car 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@philiprowney]

What a crazy melange, great build though. Congrats Ant & team, I can't wait to see it on a track!

[@paulbenoit9431]

I felt the excitement when Ant was driving the car. Well done, Ant and team!

[@almorgan68]

Goes to show that hard work does really pay off I'm so pleased for you ant and the team

[@peteohead]

“Cups of tea and ice cream”🤣 Love it. So English. Well done Ant and team on a momentous occasion. This is a great series and I’m really enjoying it. Serious workshop envy btw. Good luck with the strip, paint and rebuild phase.

[@nickedwards8418]

I am excited watching, I can see he is proud of his creation. Brilliant!

[@awagener69]

In the 90s I had this kind of engine in an Alfa Giulia ... The Noise your Car makes, let me Dream of this Times :-) wonderful ... what a Car - I Love your Work !!! Well Done :-) Best wishes from Germany

[@biagiomuriano8837]

Sei un genio non sembra vero, complimenti.

[@vincentreedy7945]

I didn't think it was possible, but I like him more than Edd

[@aqib451]

Ant your passion inspires so many. One day I'll be elbow deep in a build thinking back to one of these episodes. Thank you and congrats.

[@gf04rce76]

Good job well done!! - bringing a car to life for the first time is a truly special moment my 7 build is often referred to as my first child! You should be very proud of what you have created....

[@riggs1590]

Happy Days! Cant wait to see it all together in paint. Brings back memory's from when I restored my Alfa, that moment when you flick a switch and a light comes on 😄 Very exciting. Well done Ant 👍

[@nicolafrancio1675]

Ant tu ed Edd siete i migliori al mondo mai e poi mai ho conosciuto dei meccanici cosi ecc ecc un abbraccio.. ITALIA❤️👍

[@richardgalindo1364]

Well done!! It's a working car! Sounds good too. This is a major milestone in a build. Congrats all around!

[@fanasamouraisuz4017]

Ant is simply the best!😉💪

[@themessenger5868]

Epic...can't wait to see the finished machine. Well done Ant, simply astonishing.

[@erictaunton2183]

Looking fantastic

[@jasenwright1178]

Excellent program! Well done the team!

[@Vochobarboza]

Greetings from Costa Rica, and thank's for sharing your knowledge!

[@stevo63n]

The car looks awesome.Great work.Congrats to you all,job well done

[@autobez3132]

This man is living all our dreams 🚗 🚘

[@seatsotoca]

Well done, Great Job. Enjoy your ride. Regards from Europa Barcelona Spain

[@keithgilroy7402]

Wow...you could really feel the emotion...brilliant

[@babooseven]

"Cups of tea and ice cream" Dudes a party pooper

[@firyxx]

Cups of tea and ice cream sounds amazing

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

What a beautiful car

[@simonrowley4913]

Awesome job Ant. You must be so proud. A massive 👍🏻up fella.

[@danmartin633]

Awesome! I would have liked seeing more of the actual build.

[@tsb3093]

Yeh well as on WD they won’t show you those bits as other people carried out the work. Am I alone in thinking the guy is a grade A t**t?

[@danmartin633]

@@tsb3093 check out macromachines on YT for a hand built boat tail speedster.

[@SpawnyWhippet]

I would love to see this as a full fat series, 12 x 1 hours shows or something

[@johncrosley1]

Love your immaculately clean hands.

[@paulgriffiths6344]

Can we put some fuel in it? Can we put the wheels on? Can we drive it? Ant's just like a kid in a toy shop at Christmas.

[@kevinn1158]

Brilliant! This type of mechanical/visceral experience has been lost with modern cars. It's not about outright performance, it's about the feeling of driving a machine. Every car company should build an old school sports car from their past. Stripped down. No barn burning hyper car thank you.

[@radstar2185]

I'm recording this on Netflix now. Ant rules!

[@alanabbott5806]

Love watch thd car take shape Ants like a child, love it xx

[@anibalhernan5335]

Felicidades, esta pasión que sientes por los autos te lleva a grandes satisfacciones, buen trabajo ahora a disfrutarlo, un abrazo

[@garynoss818]

Excellent!

[@christopherdean1326]

I love the way he makes wiring a car sound so easy. With colour-blindness thrown into the mix, and a basic lack of understanding of auto wiring underneath it all, it just ain't that bl**dy easy mate!

[@pradith1]

Ant es un genio y prefiero toda la vida a alguien con éstas virtudes que aquellos que sólo son buenos compradores/ vendedores de autos

[@petermillecento4906]

That chassis looks fantastic!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

She's ALIVE!!!

[@sergio_sousa]

Great stuff Ant!!! Keep it up!

[@christopherguy1217]

Great job, congratulations.

[@vociferon-heraldofthewinte7763]

Awesome 👏 Congratulations!

[@jeffreyhowes9986]

Good one Ant

[@gregwarner3753]

Makes me want to build something like this but with two seats in tandem and powered by 4.2 Jag 6 driving a 5 sped trans into a Jag rear drive and suspension. Also fatter sticky tires.

[@AmeerAli-cz4ky]

Woah got goose bumps when the car started 😍😍😍

[@timsiggs7993]

Brilliant work but Have I missed some videos as a lot more done to build than I remember from last video. Why you teamed up with MB I'll never work out!! Can't wait for the next.

[@dg1294]

Money

[@eddiecordova8648]

Way to go Ant , you the man!

[@blowduke]

Just love that car ,so simple just how it should be .🥰

[@lancedriscoll8447]

Great job Ant jealous definitely my personal favourite gp car is the 250f maseratti so elegant so beautiful

[@derekblake9385]

Looks amazing Ant

[@jefferywise1906]

Always love Ant! Great guy great builder. What’s that they say across the pond? Good show!

[@davelawson4827]

Do you have any plans for the leftover MGTD parts? I'm restoring a 1952 MGTD basket case and can always use a source of parts.

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

Came out Great! Wish I had those skills!!

[@mariosantanna550]

You're amazing my friend!!

[@howardtennant5766]

She's a proper Bobby dazzeler 👍👍👍 well done Ant

[@nicolafrancio1675]

6 mitico. 6 un grande 6 leggenda ti ammiro molto... ❤️👍👍👍

[@llamedosr7843]

Been looking forward to this

[@williamlikos1996]

Thats so awsome congrats

[@sonyhk3824]

You doing well Mr Anthony. Cheers guys 👍, lovely interesting

[@andiparker3733]

"Which one's the clutch again?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MBkompressor]

Well done mate!!!!

[@simondowling4034]

Looking awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@howiegreen1646]

Congratulations ant brilliant 👌

[@leandropieri9834]

do something to protect you in case of an accident, like a cage, to have more security in general it was insane really cool even congratulations !!!!!

[@vassallo49]

Bravo!

[@daveverdonschot7956]

I love those carb's... Love the car... but realy love those carb's

[@chris-vn6sw]

Brilliant !! Love it..

[@62_C10]

Good on ya mate!

[@plunder1956]

How is your arm now Ant? Are you feeling OK? You seem really elated, full of go. It's a lovely project.

[@stegradon7827]

She Lives. Cracking Job

[@deogharkarpratik8828]

That fuel tank looks killer!!!!

[@ciobanuvalentinmail]

Good job man

[@plus790]

Beautiful.

[@hallga2]

Did anyone check for oil pressure on the first start up?

[@richardhunt809]

I have to admit, that is impressive.

[@caioferreira8490]

Program beautiful.

[@Wildcatchigga11]

Loved it and that's pure joy, now Matt can say that's my own car and it's a one and only and hand build.

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

Wow!! So cool.

[@Wildcatchigga11]

Congratulations.

[@antartorres7594]

What engine is on your beautiful car?

[@marielagranados5962]

eres bello bello y un verdugo con los autos