Long-time expert Philip Serrell is joined in the classic car by newcomer Louise Gostelow. They are travelling around the east of England on a hunt to find the most profitable antiques to take to auction. Phil fishes out some distinctly coastal clobber while Louise sticks with the nautical theme and buys a little yacht. But will it be plain sailing at the auction in Colchester? Along the way, Louise learns the little-known reason why piers exist, and Phil hears the story of one brave fisherman's contribution to the war effort.