Ant Anstead Biography
Ant Anstead is an English Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Builder, Designer, and Artist, born and brought up in Plymouth, United Kingdom. He is best known for co-presenting the Channel 4 automotive show For the Love of Cars with Philip Glenister. Anstead substituted Edd China from 2017-2021, as co-host of the show Wheeler Dealers (S.14 -16) alongside Mike Brewer, during the filming and production at their US base.
In 1999, Anstead joined Hertfordshire Constabulary and became a Police Constable, first stationed at Bishop’s Stortford. He later transferred to Cheshunt police station and then became a member of the Tactical Firearms Team (TFU) in Welwyn Garden City.
10 Quick Facts About Ant Anstead
Here is a list of 10 facts about Anstead
- Name: Ant Anstead
- Age: 46 Years Old
- Birthday: March 28
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Builder, Designer, and Artist
- Marital Status: In a Relationship
- Salary: Not Available
- Net worth: $5 Million
Ant Anstead Age
Anstead is 46 years old, he was born on March 28, 1979, in Plymouth, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on March 28 every year and his birth sign is Aries.
Ant Anstead Height
Ant Anstead stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m).
Ant Anstead Weight
Anstead weighs 178 lbs (81 kg).
Early Life and Education
Born on March 28, 1979, in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Anstead lived in Ely, Cambridgeshire, until he was 10, then moved with his family to Hertfordshire. He was educated at Richard Hale School, Hertford, then attended the nearby Haileybury School to finish his A-levels. Also, at sixteen, Anstead built his first kit car and sold it immediately for a profit. He later bought an MG and so began his infatuation with cars.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
- Best known for his work on ‘Wheeler Dealers’, Anstead has built a career as a television presenter, motor specialist, and designer.
- In 2014, he began production of his own show, ‘The World’s Most Expensive Cars’, before being approached to co-host ‘Building Cars Live’ and ultimately ‘Wheeler Dealers’.
Major Achievements and Contributions
- In 2003, he was appointed one of the youngest Tactical Firearms Team officers in UK history, obtaining two commendations for acts of bravery.
- Anstead financed his car-based solo start-up playing semi-professional football (soccer), gathering over 700 games over 17 years. Making history again, he served as the only player to win Ryman League promotions in two positions – goalkeeper and striker.
- He followed his passion into the automotive world in 2005.
- He also built the world’s largest Airfix auto model, which was featured in a 2011 Ripley’s Believe It or Not book.
- With writing as another lifelong devotion, Ant has authored three books – (HarperCollins, 2018); Petrol Head Parenting: The Essential Guide to Diagnosing and Nurturing a Petrol Head, (Great Flood Publishing, 2018, and Cops and Robbers: The Story of the British Police Car).
Personal Life
Ant Anstead Family, Parents
Anstead was born to both parents and raised in a large family. He was born in Plymouth and partly raised in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. He is the second eldest in a family of four boys.
However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Anstead’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.
Ant Anstead Siblings
Anstead spent his childhood alongside his three brothers, whose names are publicly not available.
Ant Anstead Wife
Anstead is currently in a relationship with American actress Renée Zellweger, with whom he had filmed a TV series. Previously, he was married to American television personality Christina El Moussa. The couple started dating in October 2017, and on 22 December 2018, they married at their Newport Beach, California home. Their son Hudson was born in September 2019. Later, the couple separated in September 2020 and divorced the following year.
Anstead also has a daughter, Amelie, and a son, Archie, with his first wife, Louise. They divorced in 2017.
Ant Anstead Children
Anstead is the proud father of three children; two sons; Hudson and Archie, and a daughter, Amelie.
Ant Anstead Net Worth
Ant Anstead’s net worth is estimated at $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Builder, Designer, and Artist. Through his various sources of income, Anstead has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Ant Anstead
Here are some interesting facts you should know about Anstead.

Ant Anstead Bio.
- Full Names: Ant Richard Anstead
- Popular As: Ant Anstead
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Builder, Designer, and Artist
- Nationality: British
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 46 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: 28 March 28, 1979
- Place of Birth: Plymouth, Devon, England
- Birthday: March 28
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m)
- Weight: 178 Ibs (81 Kgs)
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Gray
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Available
- Mother: Not Available
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Three
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Was Married to Christina Anstead
- Dating / Girlfriend: Renée Zellweger
- Children: Sons ( Amelie, Archie, Brayden El Moussa, Hudson London Anstead), Daughter (Taylor El Moussa)
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 Million
- Salary: Not Available
- Source of Income: Television Presenter, Motor Specialist, Car Builder, Designer, and Artist
Cars
Anstead is a car nut and has been building bespoke cars since he was a kid, and after two commendations for bravery, his career as one of the UK’s youngest armed police officers came to an end when he was just 25, and Ant pursued his passion in the car world.
He began building bespoke classic vehicles to individual client specifications and has an international waiting list surpassing two years. Ant also creates true works of art and has built an enviable standing supplying cars and artworks to museums, private collections, and enthusiasts all around the globe.
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