An Update on my 2001 MG ZR: You're All Going to Say I'm Mad

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@JayEmmOnCars 2 ай бұрын

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@Beer_Dad1975 Ай бұрын

Well, I can't complain that the title was clickbait, which is kind of what I was expecting! 😀Hey, if it brings you joy, then it's worth it.

@paulnick1415 Ай бұрын

Love it ,I have a Alfa 145 and wish I could afford to do it I would ,and yes it's as rare as rocking horse poo, 100% behind you

@Gorbyrev Ай бұрын

You're not mad, you're an enthusiast James. And in this oily corner of the interwebs that is most welcome.

@iangascoigne8231 Ай бұрын

He’s definitely mad.

@rimmersbryggeri Ай бұрын

@@iangascoigne8231I could stretch it to Excentric. That's what they call a madman with financial means. (Refreshingly Excentric)

@user-ve4qq7bo4x Ай бұрын

@@iangascoigne8231mad as a hatter. This isn't a good car, or a special car, or rare, or fast, or particularly good to drive. It's just a rubbish old British car that's not worth the price of a decent new set of tyres.

@LRSTGS Ай бұрын

I don't think you're mad. These cars deserve saving!

@matthewgodwin3050 Ай бұрын

As an ex MG Rover salesman who sold these cars when they were new, it's fantastic to see a young guy enthusiastic about restoring one. However, that's quite a price tag. Not sure I could justify it, but I wish you the very best of luck with it. Will be nice to see it at the Pride of Longbridge show one day.

@john1703 Ай бұрын

The pride of Longbridge was the Austin 1100/1300, best UK seller in the 1960s for 8 years (63-66 and 68-71).

@JayEmmOnCars Ай бұрын

Pride of Longbridge is a show

@grrfy Ай бұрын

1300 gt though was a great motor, first of my dads I remember , mainly the trips to get the carbs balanced, was told was better handling than a cooperS @@JayEmmOnCars

@cognitive_minority Ай бұрын

You’re madder than Mad Jack McMad , winner of last year’s Madman of the Year competition.

@Suprahampton Ай бұрын

Excellent Blackadder reference

@fartknockers Ай бұрын

I know how he feels though. I have a Mitusbishi FTO sitting in my garage SORN. It has the usual rust issues but I could spend minimum £6K on it and easily £12K on it and they sell for next to nothing in the UK. In US market they fetch far better money. However I would be restoring it to keep driving it.

@fasthracing Ай бұрын

Mad init.

@peterdixon7975 Ай бұрын

100% agree with this plan. Cars are not worth what their market value states. They are worth what they mean to you.

@deaks25 Ай бұрын

I’m with James on this. In another 10 years it’ll be cars like this that are the Classic Car Show Daily-Driver-Unicorns. Things like Cortina GLX, Escort Convertible, Ford Capri, Astra SRI, Mk I MX-5/Eunos Roadsters; all were fairly modest cars in their day but are absolute highlights of shows where loads of people have stories about their dad or their mates’ dad owning one. Equally, James is absolutely certifiable for spending so much, but we’re car enthusiasts; we love piles of steel, aluminium, iron, rubber and plastic, which sounds pretty daft.

@daniels.2720 Ай бұрын

... piles & piles of 'em > cars, motorcycles, & now for me, bicycles = ughh

@liverpoolscottish6430 Ай бұрын

Nothing remotely 'modest' about a 3 litre Capri when it was contemporary.

@deaks25 Ай бұрын

@@liverpoolscottish6430 I was more thinking of the 1.6l and 2.0l Pinto Mk 3's as my parents had one when I was young. The 2.8 and 3.0's are the collectable ones that are worth big money restorations, but the ordinary ones are the ones that were the 'wrong' ones and not worth saving but are just as special today. James' MG is the equivalent of these and things like the Mk I Focus RS are the equivalent of the big V6 Capri's.

@paul1978g Ай бұрын

The idea you're undertaking is an actual service to motoring history James. You're right that its the cars people consider throwaway that end up being the rare head turners. I wholeheartedly endorse your big plan, because SOMEONE has to save these wonderful old things for the future, otherwise they'll go the way of the old Austin Princess and Allegro. Cars for the everyday masses that were once very common, but ridiculed and nobody thought to save until it was pretty much too late. It'll be nice to see this one saved.

@Hairysnid Ай бұрын

James - you're nuts! I can't wait to follow this and see it finished! 😄 See you at POL '25?

@ztt_dylan Ай бұрын

You are doing the correct thing, As an MG Rover enthusiast I really do salute you for saving this car as you really don’t see ZR, ZS, and ZT’s very much anymore. What I’m I saying you didn’t even see them much when they was new haha.

@thejudge-kv2jk 14 күн бұрын

What do you make of those lovely new ones?

@ztt_dylan 14 күн бұрын

@@thejudge-kv2jk the new MG’s? If that’s what you’re asking I don’t really mind them, Cheap commuter vehicles for the masses. Not exactly happy they called the cheap SUV The “Zs” but that’s the only thing. I’ve driven a MG 3 not bad at all just a little cheap for me 😄

@ianwaghorne5327 Ай бұрын

Thank god for people like you James. These cars are special and interesting.

@erikwoodward3788 Ай бұрын

Your not mad. Thank you for saving it.

@tjshill82 Ай бұрын

The MG ZR is definitely a modern classic. It’s not far off 25 years old. Definitely worth saving and restoring. It also shows you are a proper petrol head that you are doing it. Good lad

@stevewhite9653 Ай бұрын

Thank goodness you are saving it, with so few left.

@davidarter9670 Ай бұрын

Rebuilding a car that gives you pleasure and is wonderful to drive is never a waste of time, James. Good on you.

@DanPyjamas Ай бұрын

Honestly, I wasn't thinking you're mad at all. I was hoping I could come in here and thank you for saving a local hero. With so few available, one day eventually they will be worth something. And it'll be a piece of history

@kevinh96 Ай бұрын

Thing is though, regardless of what other's think this is a classic British built and increasingly rare car so really it's worth the expense if you think of it like that. Also as they become increasingly rare over the next ten or fifteen years the value will increase if it is kept in good condition, not to mention it's a real piece of British automotive history.

@Sam-go3mb Ай бұрын

It also has a uniqueness in that in came from the factory looking like a late 90's/early 2000's tuner car. That's pretty rare and will definitely be appreciated in the future.

@madscimedia Ай бұрын

You’re mad!

@Beer_Dad1975 Ай бұрын

Yes, there is an argument to be made for that... at least the title wasn't clickbait though...

@delmilligan4584 Ай бұрын

Don’t agree ,,, awesome cars

@CarzwithJC_ Ай бұрын

You are definitely not CRAZY James! 🙌 You're preserving a fantastic car for future generations! And with its incredible history, it's going to make an incredible car for shows and events. And not to mention treasure and, importantly, enjoy. 🚘 You are a genuine Enthuasiat, and that's what the Rover & MG community should be about ! 😊 I can't wait to see this ZR finished 😍 💛 And a big motto I go by is. When you die you don't take your money with you... (SO ENJOY LIFE AND SPEND IT ON WHAT YOU LIKE ) 😊 And that's EXACTLY what you are doing by saving this car. One that you have wanted...and now have and after a year you are gonna have a mint condition one you can treasure and enjoy 🙏

@rollotomassi4815 Ай бұрын

I'm trying to keep an Alfa Romeo 147 and a Lancia Ypsilon on the road, both from the early 2000's. Sometimes the bills really hurt, but when some youngsters point at your car or older guys give you the thumbs-up i feel proud to preserve these two pieces of car history. Also, driving a car that you just don't see on the road anymore is nice. It's not about the money James, it's about passion.

@dl242ti Ай бұрын

Your reasoning is spot on. You restore because you are thankfully able to and because it is part of your passion for the automobile. Way to go!

@seanweirdbeard Ай бұрын

You are entering into the realm of Degree MA/BA Level Man Maths. Goot Luck Herr Bartlett!

@rolfmak1400 Ай бұрын

James, you’re a legend! I feel a lot better with you spending this kind of money to a ZR. Now the €8000 I spend on my 200 BRM fixing it feels a bargain. Last year I spend that money on fixing the hinges on the hatch (which rust always happily), respray on the roof, new headliner, fixing wiring, new brakes all round, new dampers and new front wings (which are effectively hand made, because the replacements completely didn’t fit). And welded a hole in the roof, at the A-pillar on the left hand side. 30 hours work + parts…. And a service and APK (Dutch MOT). But I have a great 200 BRM now! Hope you get a perfect ZR!

@SturbokSensei Ай бұрын

Would love to see some periodic updates about the restoration process! Even the b-roll footage of this video was a pleasure to watch. Someone who knows what he is talking about next to you telling and explaining what they have already done would be great to listen to i am sure. And to add since there isn't that much footage/documentation about these cars around a restoration series could in itself be a pretty rare and valuable thing to share?

@timleech Ай бұрын

I’m so glad, I worked for a mg rover dealer when these came out. I was 26 and full of enthusiasm, I went to the dealer launch and thrashed them round a track….they sold like hot cakes…out first demo was a trophy yellow 160 just like this but a Y plate…Y788ERC…which replaced a 25 GTi…there was such a buzz around then as MG Rover was on the up…we thought. When they folded I was gutted….i still own a TF Anniversary which was also my own demo in 2004 ( I bought it back in 2019) and 25 which I bought new for my late mum in 2003. Good man👍

@cconcannon5145 Ай бұрын

But also...what a potential classic you have in your hands...and how satisfying to rescue this machine

@texr2000 Ай бұрын

I had a 3door, yellow, 2001, PG1 gearbox, 1.8 160 VVC ZR near identical to yours a few years ago. Paid £450, Broke it for £750 and kept the engine for my Caterham, as needed a VVC head for the power i was after. The engine lives on as a 244BHP all steel screamer. Being that the lower spec ZR's had solid disc and drums, and some no body kit, meant parts went for good money and quick. Mine had 70k on the clock and had no real rust. Didn't know the spec was so special. I drove it around 500 miles to confirm the engine was good and with the pipercross fitted did sound good and went ok, but didn't overly like it. At the time a head or engine was worth £400 so buying the car was a better option. Many 160's ended up living on a race cars in a series, and now VVC heads are a lot harder to find. The K Series is a good designed engine, and the 1.4 and 1.6 even stock was a good engine compared to say a zetec

@klutchcustoms2428 Ай бұрын

A KZfaq car channel 20 years from now will be very grateful for your efforts! I remember my mate being laughed at for putting a £750 '80s ford Orion through his shop back in 2000. Now they all offer silly money to buy it!

@sonofjak1971 Ай бұрын

These are the cars that need saving so good for you!

@hexgraphica Ай бұрын

I really love this style of image, it's very early top gear like... Very familiar, warm and personal.

@EthanTurner61 Ай бұрын

I can't tell you how frustrated I get when people say 'it's not economically viable to repair this car so it's going in the bin'. I'm very happy that you're willing to save this one!

@jameslewis1833 Ай бұрын

Please do more indepth restoration videos on this like Harry Metcalf has done on his old jag and lancia i found them some of his videos

@captgutter Ай бұрын

Oh WOW!!!! Do a review on the Fiat X1/9 Lido. Incredible car.

@user-vh4ju3rv4c Ай бұрын

Well done James go for it. Its good to stand out from the crowd.

@andrewmoorhouse687 Ай бұрын

Good on ya James. You will probably end up with one of the best out there, so let’s say it’s an eccentric thing to do, but, as car enthusiasts, we know it’s not mad. You’re helping preserve something that will be very, very rare in the future.

@jonburnell532 Ай бұрын

I'm glad you're doing that! I love something a different, and keeping this on the roads can be nothing but a good thing in my eyes.

@lloyd1001 Ай бұрын

you're not mad

@MarcusTDM Ай бұрын

Really pleased you’re doing this James and not taking the easy option of flogging it on or scrapping it. It may never be worth all you’d have put into it but it will be a very special car you can be proud of and there are many mg enthusiasts out there who’ll agree i think.

@JIMWSMITH Ай бұрын

Theres no way this car would be getting a semi restoration without this channel, it would of been sold for spares guaranteed.

@chrismarshall25 Ай бұрын

I completely applaud this decision. As an MGR nut myself, I have done similar things (spend money were others see no value) - but just not on the scale of yourself.

@boundish1 Ай бұрын

Thank you James for saving this one.

@KO-wh6yw Ай бұрын

Well done James another piece of motoring history saved👏👏

@grrfy Ай бұрын

Good on you JayEmm , glad to see it being saved,or else lkike you said, where are the classics and the like going to come from in the future.

@durdre Ай бұрын

Excellent example of doing things in life that bring you joy and happiness, well done 👏

@MarkMcGrady-Sworks Ай бұрын

I love the fact you’re saving this….

@stonylawncottagepipe4429 Ай бұрын

I was unaware MGs are still around😮 ..the 40s and 50s ate my favorites ..even tho I don't have any😢

@marklearner3299 Ай бұрын

Glad you are doing it. Looking forward to watching the progress and seeing end result 👍

@robbell4339 Ай бұрын

You’re doing the right thing! I’ve recently brought back a ZR105 back from the dead: these are great little cars!

@KnowPorcelain1 Ай бұрын

I think you are doing the right thing James, as long as it don't become a habit. I did the same thing, a car I always liked, a Mercedes 190E 2.6 Manual, low milage, essentially good condition, and quite rare, I bought the car for £3K (about 10 years ago), and spent the thick end of £10K putting right. I do not care if I never make a profit from it, its not my best car, but its a special car, and I saved it, and I maintain it, and I enjoy it, everyone else can jog on. Would I do it again? no, but I am glad I did.

@hoodwinker7932 Ай бұрын

Please keep us updated! You’re not crazy dude. I love this content , and the sheer variety of cars you drive.

@paulallwood6033 Ай бұрын

Love this James ! That will be a car you will absolutely cherish forever. Really looking forward to future updates on this project 👌

@user-sf7kl9uh7k Ай бұрын

You're a very honest and interesting guy, well done.

@davidwilmshurst3211 Ай бұрын

Go for it James. Thank you for saving the car. Love your channel

@anthonyhawkins9239 Ай бұрын

I am so happy you are doing this 👍🏻, you are a true petrol head and enthusiast 😊 ! Will you document some progress ? Would love to see this 👍🏻

@user-um1wf4xe8o Ай бұрын

Top man 👍! Love them. I myself am after ten years still tearing around in my zt180 , and yes still addicted to my kv6! It just makes me grin every time my right foot gets heavy. Great channel ❤

@judih.8754 Ай бұрын

Good luck James. Sounds like a project. Follow your heart as well as you can stomach the cost. I'll be watching.

@markblake4425 Ай бұрын

Excellent video looking forward to see the MG finished👍

@2loudspeakers Ай бұрын

Fair play! I love seeing underdogs being saved! Great little cars!

@Daz_Stap Ай бұрын

Back in 2009 I got no end of stick for spending £2000 on a Nova we had owned for 6 years. It was rusty, scratched, and dented, and you could buy a Nova for £100, but we had so much fun with it. I still have it today, let's just say times have changed. I have also gone on to do exactly the same thing with a 2002 Focus Ghia and of all things a Vauxhall Signum. It's not about their monetary value, its what they mean to me.

@chestnut01111 Ай бұрын

I still have a late 25 that I took on in 2014. Last drove it in 2018, but it was such a nice drive I can't scrap it. Carry on as you are sir.

@seanh5648 Ай бұрын

I’m glad we have people like James in the KZfaq community. Can’t wait to see the updates

@MartinHopkinson Ай бұрын

Well done, James. You know it makes sense!

@captgutter Ай бұрын

I love what you're doing. You're in a very lucky position to be able to rescue examples like this ZR, where most would just dismiss it. The exact reason so few of the regular, runabouts survive. I wish I'd been in that same position to rescue my 3 litre Capri S, my own (and first car I owned) Fiat X1/9 Lido, my Astra GTE 16v, my MR2 Mk1b..... I think you're a legend.

@lilpinns4062 Ай бұрын

I’m glad you are doing it, Just gives me inspiration and motivation to fix my mg zr that’s just sitting there. Mines the ZR plus with quite a rare colour not the molagations just a rare colour, fire frost red

@TheGhiaDriver Ай бұрын

You are a legend, I love and respect you for getting it restored and for saving one of these for future enthusiasts. Its these kind of cars that quickly vanish and are only lamented in 40 years time. Ferraris will always be about, these won't.

@timwood7808 Ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done James! So glad you're doing this.

@kevincross9206 Ай бұрын

I totally get it James, good on you for going through with the work 👏🏼

@grahamfrost2480 Ай бұрын

Fully support what doing as at the end of the day it's for the car, and your passion. Good for you. 👏🇬🇧

@__-fm5qv Ай бұрын

Ngl this is exactly how I feel about my C30. Yeah its a 2.0, not the T5, and yes it is high mileage and a little ropey in places. But it's exactly because its the sort of mileage and spec that typically wouldn't get the love, that I want to try and put it as right as possible with the budget I have. And maybe one day really bring it back to factory fresh, with a few minor tweaks. It sure as hell won't be financially worth it, but I like the idea of someone down the line getting it, after ive either had to give it up or sadly passed on, and thinking "huh, someone really did try to look after this one, I guess I should to".

@beijingbond Ай бұрын

Glad your doing it, James👍

@greginnocent438 Ай бұрын

Spot on m8, drove the exact same colour and model around Donnington Park when they were new! Great car!

@Davecoughlin Ай бұрын

Fabulously eccentric! Bravo!

@poosh6529 Ай бұрын

You're a hero! I jumped for joy at the plot twist you said you'd save it. 🎉 All of these '00s NA hot hatches (Fiesta, Clio, Civic etc) are going to be saught after in the coming future.

@GMMG1980 Ай бұрын

So glad you are going to do the work! Love the Zed cars, currently on my 5th ( 1 ZR 120, 3 ZS 180's and current ZT 190). They will keep becoming achingly rare if people like yourself, who have the ability to, don't save them. If I was in your position I would be doing exactly the same and I would be feeling rather pleased with myself for doing so 😁

@WillThePlank Ай бұрын

James, I’m incredibly proud of you for doing this! This is the kind of thing I live for and if I had the budget I would be doing exactly the same.

@thefrenchruraldream8069 Ай бұрын

James I think what you are doing is brilliant. I love cars especially from the 80's and 90's and in my mind anyone who has the funds and the inclination to save an example from one of those era's is definitely doing the right thing. I think we all look forward to you unveiling it once its restored 👍😊

@Captain_Scarlet_SIG Ай бұрын

Good ones are already fetching 8k as the market for these goes up, the early ones are more reliable and build quality better and they’re brilliant fun to drive and respond well to tuning and it’s getting harder to find decent ones. I’ve got the precursor to yours a Rover 25Gti less than 1500 sold in the UK with around less than 100 left these cars need saving good luck with yours.

@adesaint8880 Ай бұрын

Fair play, go for it. You’re not doing it to make money, you’re doing it to keep something you love at its best.

@user-ez5bf7gq2p Ай бұрын

Great idea. Try and keep us up to date.regards.

@Thanos.m Ай бұрын

Hey James, I recently visited Greece where I was lent a near enough 200k miler 1997 214Si and despite the mileage it was absolutely brilliant to drive the steering specifically was fantastic so I get it you're not mad just an enthusiast willing to save a great car!

@londonpirates Ай бұрын

I think the fact so few would bother to save one of these is exactly what makes this is a great decision. Very much looking forward to seeing it restored to its former glory. I’d love to see progress updates along the journey.

@CurboroughSprinter Ай бұрын

That middle and rear exhaust section also looks like 2 inch pipe whereas the 160 should have 2.25 inch. 2 inch is for the 120.

@rcclassicgarage Ай бұрын

Great to see you saving one of these James. Can’t wait to see the progress.

@shaunalexander2277 Ай бұрын

I think it’s brilliant your saving this car can not wait to see it looking new again!!!

@user-jm7ef1jl8b Ай бұрын

When it’s done there will be so much pleasure in discussing it with car nerds like us, on petrol station forecourts and at shows. It will be great to drive too and anything with a K Series in it really sings. Consider public service a comfortably adequate reason to go for it James. Can’t wait to see the outcome.

@andyhunt457 Ай бұрын

I have never met an enthusiast of anything thats not a bit "mad". Im firmly in the mad camp with you....great car to save

@grumpy2.0 Ай бұрын

Makes your BX look good

@crowbiker4462 Ай бұрын

As ever you are doing what you think is best - good on you! I nearly bought one of these back in 2004 - certainly drove very well…

@claudiomartins5595 Ай бұрын

My first car was a 3 door MG ZR Tag-Heuer edition in dark grey. It was a 2004 1.4, but around town it was brilliant. Full of faults, but didn’t lack personality. I loved that car to bits, literally, as I later crashed it. You are doing the right thing Jay ❤

@thomascharnock Ай бұрын

Look forward to seeing the finished project!

@its7494 Ай бұрын

love the wide angle!

@gregbarrass8529 Ай бұрын

Good on you for going ahead with it 👍

@markevans4088 Ай бұрын

Love it, well done!

@liamkilroy9478 Ай бұрын

James, you are indeed a mad man 🤣 but the love of motoring and the underdogs in the scene is exactly why I appreciate your videos. If I had the funds I'd be doing the same thing. Please please please keep doing what you are doing 👌

@drumnbass8 Ай бұрын

I applaud your stance on this James; you want to save it, you have the money ( with future content and our interest etc ). It will be a good journey to see the car progress and I hope it all goes well. What a feeling that 1st drive will be once it's done

@DLee1100s Ай бұрын

Looking forward to more updates as the work continues.

@matthewduka7710 10 күн бұрын

God bless you sir, a true enthusiast

@timbecks81 Ай бұрын

Fair play to ya brv, do what u want with something u love, don't listen to others, as long as u happy mate, be nice to see an older car brought bk to life, nice one mate ❤❤

@mattpointon8093 Ай бұрын

I’d love to see this looking perfect. These cars are in a little bit of all of our hearts I learnt to drive in a Diesel 75.

@pauldavies6037 Ай бұрын

the fact that this rare car can be saved and maybe in years time should be a future classic is worth doing as parts are still available and his subs. income will help