300 Miles Around Cornwall in my MG ZT260 V8 - not the NC500, the Kernow300! Day 1.

[@gilbertvaughan218]

mg zt 260 is such a cool car

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I’ve had my ZT260 since 2015 and love it. They certainly are cool even if they can be expensive to keep on the road. Thanks for watching the video.

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching my Kernow300 video.

[@Sanderly1820]

I'm a proud Cornish-boy so to see a channel with Cornwall in it is a must to subscribe, and being a car lover it's a win win. But that's not a cornish accent, so are you cornish or a emmit

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Phil, it is good to hear from a local. Non emmit here, born and lived in Cornwall most of my life (with a short break when I moved upcountry for a bit of school and work); been back nearly 30 years! I think on these videos I must put my posh, telephone voice on! Anyway, thanks for watching and for subscribing... hope to hear from you again in future videos.

[@jayfo4950]

I worked at MG-R for 15 years right up until the end so really happy to have found your channel. Great content, thank you

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the kind comment Jason and welcome to the Channel where I do feature a bit about my MG and Rover collection. Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again in the future.

[@dean1137]

Your taste in cars is so impeccable I had to subscribe. V8 mg in that colour? That's just rediculously cool 😎

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback on my cars. Good to hear from another MG Rover fan. My MG ZT260 V8 is one of less than 20 Monogram Mirage cars... and I love it! Thanks also for watching my Kernow300 video - I really enjoyed making it and chuffed some people have enjoyed watching.

[@ob2250]

Brilliant tour of Kernow! Amazed you managed that turn in Mevagissey!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The magic of editing… it may have taken me two attempts in real life. Thanks for watching and do subscribe / stay tuned for part two.

[@JAYPCARS]

Looe boy here! Always nice to hear about its history, my family were the boatbuilders back in the day. Now we are the shopkeepers!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and nice to hear from a local. Looe is only 9 miles from me so we visit often and love it. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.

[@-DC-]

RWD V8 Manual Transmission ❤️, The loss to the UK of the last volume manufacturer can never be overestimated, Shameful how it ended.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and good to know you like the car… I love it! Certain is a real shame to have lost MG Rover in the way it happened, but glad to have a few of the cars still on the road. Thanks for watching.

[@-DC-]

Still stands up as a superb piece of design nearly 25 years on .

[@ianhill20101]

Touching distance to what could of been, the brand needed uplifting but bmw made it more budget than ever then the phoenix 5 money grabbed and sealed the deal, asset stripped there was no chance not even china was silly enough to take the whole shooting match on even though it could of been profitable it was run at a defisit on purpose to asset strip it while giving bmw its market share win win.

[@ianhill20101]

The money bmw left in the bank was peanuts to the mini brand they got they developed and used the valve train tech too saved them £€$£€$, crazy the mgtf never got the turbo varient or its hybrid conversion, easily diy for under £3g been electrical based im so tempted to emulate it make a sleeper hybrid track mgtf but i have to live in the real world unfortunately.

[@stevie007]

Binge-watching all your previous uploads at present !!!! just paused them to say I am enjoying every single second of them🙏🙏

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it... and thanks for watching my Kernow300 videos as they have not been very popular, but I did enjoy driving my MG around Cornwall very much! Hope you stay tuned as I'll keep making videos about my cars for as long as people are enjoying them. Thanks again for the support.

[@stevie007]

@@cornishcarcollectors definitely 👌👌

[@stevie007]

@@cornishcarcollectors I have recently decided, along with my wife to up sticks and leave Torquay in Devon and settle in Cornwall. We always holiday in Cornwall especially close to Looe ( in between work commitments ) so naturally, this would be our place of choice and semi-retirement.

[@ΝίκοςΠαπαδόπουλος-η6γ]

Great video Sir ! I was in love with.... England from the first sight ! When I was a school boy in primary school, the first time I saw U.K on the European map , I imagined that this country was unique & special ... Later , after I learnt England's glorious history , I was sure about one thing..No other country in the world will ever achieve what Great Britain did... Thanks a lot for your joyride with such a nice car..

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks so much for watching my Kernow300 roadtrip - when I made the videos I was unsure whether people would indeed watch, so it is always great to receive a comment from someone who enjoyed it. True stars of this video though are Cornwall, which is lovely, and the MG V8, which is incredible. I appreciate the support and I am sure you are quite right about England. 👍

[@laser2211]

Amazed I have only just found your channel, I live in Gunnislake so might have to give this route a run in my Volvo Amazon. My first car was a ZS180 so appreciate the car choice.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for watching my Kernow300 video - I made this because I fancied doing the drive and it is always great to hear from people who enjoyed watching and feel like having a go themselves. I know Gunnislake well, only 15 or so miles from me. Volvo Amazon is a cool car, as is the ZS180 - you'll find a video on my ZS180 on my Channel. Thanks again for watching.

[@shedeen]

Great video Penntorr. I'm just over the border in Devon with #159. Best car I've ever owned, love thundering round the fast A roads of Devon and Somerset. People always asking "what's that?!". A real "Q-car, street sleeper". Saving up for a supercharger to go ZT400!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and good to know of another 260 in the Southwest. As you say, people often look past the MG to see what’s making all that lovely noise, but those who know know! Thanks for watching, stay tuned for part two coming soon.

[@daveslife9486]

Love the 75 and that's an Uber sweet ride and I love the colour. Why Indeed would you need a sound system when you have a lovely one under the bonnet the V8 never gets boring 😍 PS loved the video 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The sound my MG ZT makes really is amazing; sounds even better in real life! My car has the XPower exhausts, which were offered by MG Rover as an alternative to the quad exhausts. Great to know you enjoyed the video and hope to hear from you again when Part 2 of the Kernow300 is live. Thanks for watching.

[@KiwiGraggle]

If I am honest, it has always been a good looking car. V8 in that, really nice.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, the MG ZT is indeed a handsome car... I love it. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my Kernow300 video, I hope you enjoyed it.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I would love to do this in my 75. But I need to get the car sorted first it's in a terrible state. Don't forget DMGRS and the MGZT&Rover75 Owners club. They are very helpful.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I hope you get the 75 sorted and visit Cornwall. Thanks also for the recommendations and for watching. Day 2 of the Kernow300 has just gone live on KZbin today, featuring the north coast if you fancy it.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@cornishcarcollectors I will check it out, Would love to pop over the bridge and have a look at your ZT one day.

[@djribcix]

Great channel, loving your work 😊 Definitely doing this trip soon, any chance of posting a route map?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Rob, I appreciate you subscribing to my Channel and great to know you like the videos of my cars. The route, well the destinations, are in the video and so long as you keep the sea on your left then you'll find your way around the Kernow300. I thoroughly enjoyed the road trip which I had been planning or a couple of years, so it is great that people want to watch and maybe have a go. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelfreeman5933]

Really enjoyed part 1. I'll be the same about the filth on car. Hate a dirty car! Fancy taking my loud mini to mevigissey now, after seeing those narrow streets 🤠

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Michael. Featuring the ZT260 has been a long time coming so I am glad you enjoyed the video - I'll try to get Part 2 finished over the next week (and ensure it is a little shorter!). Thanks for the support and for watching. Mini would be perfect for Mevagissey!

[@TimHayton]

Picked up fuel rail evaporation a couple of times! ;) It's definitely a lovely car to drive.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; the ZT is a bit lazy to start sometimes 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and good to know you like the car.

[@arkhsm]

That was utterly marvelous....reminds me of when I took the family to the very top of NZ, at Cape Reinga !!

[@arkhsm]

Love that rare Ford V8'd MG. The overall look is slightly similar to my 2001 Aussie Ford Falcon XR8 5 LITRE 295hp V8 ! This model had the last, and most powerful pushrod V8 Ford Small block engines they ever made, and is Hand built ! After these they went to the modular family, like the one in your MG !!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. I drove the Kernow300 because it is something I've fancied doing for a while and it is great when people enjoy watching the video. The MG drove really well and wasn't too bad on fuel, albeit if you have seen the second video then you'll know I very nearly ran out! I imagine your NZ roadtrip would have been spectacular. Thanks for taking the time to watch and let me know thoughts of video 2.

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Baby Bentley I think I would be tempted if one came up at the right money I've owned both the 2.0 & 2.5 V6

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. If you have owned the 2.0ltr and 2.5ltr then the next logical step is the V8... you won't regret it, but your bank balance might! Thanks for watching my Kernow300 video. 👍

[@darrenball4620]

I fancy doing that run in my ZT V6, my son said he would come along in his 260 - when he's saved up enough for the fuel...

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment - it would be great to know someone has taken inspiration from the video and does the Kernow300... particularly in an MG ZT. It is a cracking drive; do let me know if you get around to doing it. Thanks for watching.

[@chrispatterson4989]

Love that ZT. Fantastic colour. My dad has a black prefacelift 260. It's a great car. Only thing that I don't like is the gearbox. Buy it's a fantastic cruiser. Looks like a lovely trip youre on. Wouldn't mind doing it myself in my ZS180 or Montego turbo. You'll have to do it again next year with your subscribers 😁

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Chris; really pleased you are enjoying the video and fancy doing the Kernow300 yourself... I can see a convoy coming on! ZS180 would be great on the Kernow300 roads, but I'd love to see the Montego Turbo... what a fantastic and rare car! Glad you like the colour of my ZT - it's one of my favourite things about it (and the engine, obviously!). Thanks for the support and for watching, and please due tune in for Part 2 in a week's time!

[@danielyeo6777]

I am buying one of these Once i have moved house.....A fantastic idea and a Awesome Car thank you for a great video👍👍👍👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks so much for watching my Kernow300 video and great to know you like the MG ZT260 (I love it). I'd always wanted to drive Cornwall's coast roads and wasn't sure anyone would watch the video, so it is great when I receive a comment such as yours, thanks, and do get yourself an ZT V8 one day. Hope you stay tuned to my Channel.

[@davidcollins4699]

Love this!! Wanting a 260 myself. What was the fuel bill for this trip?! 😄😬

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; great to know you enjoyed the video. If you want a 260 then do your checks before you buy one as they tend to rust underneath (mine needs some work in that area sadly), plus check the clutch is okay (it's an engine out job to change it), suspension, brakes, etc. as it can all add up on the V8s. Find the right car though and you'll really love driving and owning it. Thanks for watching and please do tune in for Part 2 in a week's time!

[@ianhill20101]

Parts supply is a tricky business in this collector game, custom is the only way in the end and like you say its expensive having the fancy rwd bits sourced and shipped from the states.

[@ianhill20101]

Proberly see modders in the end use the dreaded bmw parts converted give the old girl paddle shifting.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. Parts supply (and cost) really is the challenge as the ZT260 ages, but thankfully TwoSixties.com is active and an extremely good resource for owners. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@shedeen]

It's actually part of the fun trying to get the bits for it. Yes, some are expensive like the front shocks (yes mine have collapsed) but in the context of overall life time running cost its not too bad. Owners group is brilliant (Two Sixties). Helps if you have LPG. I paid 59.9p a Litre at Sainsburys Taunton this week. No I don't own a time machine, that's UK 2022 price!

[@enchantress7940]

Great commentary. Your a natural. Like your presentation and your passion. Certainly looks like something worth doing over more days

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed watching my Kernow300 drive. I absolutely loved doing this round-trip and am so glad people have enjoyed following the videos. Thanks for watching.