The master mechanic and TV host was a cofounder of the company, which revived the formerly defunct British automaker Radford, in August 2020 with the goal to build custom, high-end sports cars.

UPDATE — 10/24/24, 3:10 p.m. E.T.: Ant Anstead addressed his car company Radford Motors’ financial troubles shortly after news broke that the business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

We are doing it. We're risking everything.' In 2005 Ant left the police force and began to pursue his passion for restoring cars after he was stabbed while apprehending a violent offender.

Hines was an immediate success, and stayed with the show for 18 months. Following Funny Girl, Hines starred in national touring companies of I Do! I Do!, Prisoner of Second Avenue, Sugar Babies ...