Australian Barn Finds: Miles Felstead's Classic and Vintage Car Collection

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This video is a tribute to my father's collection as it stood when he passed away in 2023 following a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 72. Cars, bikes, boats and aircraft were a huge part of dad's life, and his true passion. Like most collectors, his enjoyment came from the chase. Finding that rare project, or rare part for that project. It was a hobby with no end, and to some extent I've been bitten with the same bug.
Contents of this video:
In this video you'll see over 50 vehicles in the collection, in various states of repair, and a large variety of makes and models. This video is a long one, so I've divided it into chapters if there are specific cars you're interested in.
00:00 - Introduction
02:11 - 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible
02:40 - 1964 Studebaker Daytona Sedan
04:16 - 1963 Mercedes 220S Fintail (wreck)
05:05 - 1955 Carapark Caravan
05:24 - 1975 Valiant Charger VK 770
06:24 - 1935 Series 635 Auburn Sedan
07:05 - 1955 Ford Thunderbird
07:46 - 1964 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
08:14 - 1937 Ford 15 Passenger Bus
10:30 - 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
11:40 - 1929 Austin 7 Meteor
12:28 - 1943 CAC Wirraway Aircraft
13:18 - Antique washing machine
13:25 - Antique telephone box
13:42 - 1995 Honda CT110 Postie Bike
13:50 - WWII Japanese Samurai Sword
14:15 - 1948 Humber Pullman Royal Tour Car
15:36 - 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible
16:45 - Leyland Mini Clubman GT (Ex NSW Police)
18:13 - 1948 Albion Double Decker Bus
22:41 - 1978 Mercedes 350SL
23:40 - 1923 Model T Ford sedan
24:28 - 1951 Triumph Speed Twin Motorcycle
25:20 - 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
26:40 - 1972 Citroen DS2
27:46 - 1963 Mercedes 220S Fintail
29:13 - Antique petrol bowser
29:30 - 1956 S1 Bentley Sedan
31:07 - 1956 Cadillac Series 75 factory limousine
32:05 - 1943 CAC Wirraway Aircraft
32:40 - 1900 Wool Wagon & 1800s carriage
34:24 - 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
35:43 - 1960 Rolls Royce Phantom V Limousine
37:33 - 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Sedan
39:30 - 1951 MKVI Bentley Sedan
41:17 - 1936 Derby Bentley
42:43 - 1964 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop
44:20 - 1935 Mercedes 220SE Convertible
46:32 - 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Coupe (Series II)
47:26 - 1965 Studebaker Daytona Sport Sedan (2 door)
48:14 - 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S MKII
48:46 - 1929 Austin 7 Chummy
49:00 - 1929 Austin 7 Moth
50:23 - Antique fuel bowser and pipe organ
51:25 - Spare parts
55:21 - 1963 Morris Mini 850
56:25 - 1978 Leyland Mini LS (998)
57:18 - 1978 Leyland Mini 1275 LS (silver)
58:22 - Leyland Mini 1275 LS (Nugget Gold)
59:12 - 1972 Leyland Mini Clubman GT
59:48 - Honda CT110 Postie Bikes
1:00:22 - 1972 Mini Countryman
1:01:48 - CAC Wirraway Aircraft
1:01:54 - Mercedes 280SE 3.5 V8 Sedan
1:03:17 - 1948 Nash 600 Coupe
1:05:08 - 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe
1:06:31 - 1952 Renault 4CV
1:07:39 - 1978 Mazda 323
1:08:05 - CAC Wirraway Aircraft and 1942 US6 Studebaker 6x6 truck
1:09:12 - 1955 Nash Ambassadors and Statesman Sedans and coupe
1:12:19 - 1955 Nash Ambassador Country Club Coupe
1:13:51 - 1944 Ford (Willys) Jeep
1:14:22 - 1964 Studebaker Commander ex Victorian police car
1:14:51 - 1950s Willy's Jeep
1:16:29 - 1960 Halvorsen Sea Skiff
1:19:13 - 1929 6.5L WO Bentley Tourer
1:22:33 - 1929 Austin 7 Meteor Body (wooden)
1:23:45 - 1981 Ford 4100 Tractor
1:24:24 - Final tribute and conclusion

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@noelconnor8539 5 ай бұрын

Now 71 yrs young & still working on Motors 😂 if its in your Blood ,its there for Life, from ireland ❤❤❤🎉

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, much appreciated, and yep very true!

@rogergags 6 ай бұрын

I knew Miles back in the late 60's, he was the local Estate Agent. I was a young kid pumping fuel on weekends, he had an account at the Service Station...he used to drive in with an old fire engine...remember him well.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yep that's going back a while, not sure when he sold that fire engine but he's had a couple over the years :). Small world, but you've got a great memory remembering his name from the 60s! Cheers, Tim.

@rogergags 6 ай бұрын

No sweat, he was always an eccentric, a good guy

@michaelpring8748 5 ай бұрын

I met your father only a little while ago he was a very genuine person it was a pleasure talking to him and he enjoyed showing me through his collection he will be missed ❤ when i came over to help repair one of the cars that my father inlaw had there to work on and your father was trying to buy my 1972 w108 v8 mercedes which i drove up on the day he could not help himself 😊 he definatly loved his cars ❤❤

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment :) - Yep he certainly couldn't help himself with an old Merc!

@craigmartin7361 6 ай бұрын

Well done to Mile's for saving all those treasures. Thanks Tim & partner for the tour. Tie father must have a loveable type of guy with a keen eye for a classic. Enjoy what your family keep & may others forfill your fathers legerccy and get some of those old girls going again.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment! Yep lots of treasures there, but we'll have to thin it out a bit so its a bit more sustainable (as much as I would love to keep it all!). We've already started on getting a few of them going, some more videos of that soon! :)

@Noex63 5 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB... honest appraisal... love the Minis... what a dad!!!

@GaryNoone-jz3mq 5 ай бұрын

I am so glad to see that this is a genuine collection. Not just a barn full of yank tanks.

@petergoodwin2465 5 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss . Your dad was a great man collecting these old beasts. He definitely had great taste . Chargers , Studebakers they are all great .

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter! Appreciate your comment :)

@daweigo6851 5 ай бұрын

Your dad was amazing collecter, saved so many cars, so sorry you lost him...

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, appreciate it!

@peterredman235 6 ай бұрын

Nice to hear someone give an honest appraisal of an interesting collection of cars and 'stuff'! Well done!

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! :)

@user-qd5je2xo4n 6 ай бұрын

To Miles sons and partner Mary. I wondered why I hadn’t had a ph call from Miles for a long time so I searched and found that he had past away last year. I’m Gay Goodman and I first met Miles in 1972 when he visited NZ for a car rally. He was a awesome man and we always kept in touch. I did meet you boys years ago when you were little. Please accept my sincere condolences to you all, I just wish I had known sooner. He has sure left you all with a lot to sort out ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Gay, and I'm sorry you hadn't heard earlier about Miles - unfortunately with a network as big as his it was always going to be difficult for everyone to know. Thanks again! Tim

@noelconnor8539 5 ай бұрын

So sorry for you loss Tim he Certainly was an Eccentric guy. You're Dad .Unfortunately Time waits for no Man. 😢😢.i could see myself in those Sheds working on those Motors with Him.😅 x motor Trade ,worked for awhile in the uk Renovating early Rolls Royce's @ Hooper Motors bldrs of early RR'S ,WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM, THATS WHAT I GET FOR NOT EMIGRATING TO AUSSIE 😂 ,KIND REGARDS FROM CORK CITY SOUTHERN IRELAND. THE AUBURN IS QUITE A VALUABLE MOTOR.

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate it! Never to late to migrate to Australia, you are welcome to come over and work on some cars :). Cheers!

@skdinterceptor2828 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic collection. Clearly a man who had vision and passion to put life back to the cars he admired and cherished, but he was beaten by .......time. thank you for showing us your fathers collection, hopefully other enthusiasts will save the ones you sell, and your father will smile from the stars above.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words 😊🙏

@craigmartin7361 6 ай бұрын

Well said 😊.

@user-du8cs8sn2v 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss Tim. Im sure it's quite overwhelming dealing with all those projects.

@brendangrray8017 6 ай бұрын

Onya dad , thanks for the legacy.. now that's a wonderful collection . From all us plebiscites , thank you. A great walk around 👍👍all the best mate.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@clivemillington8452 6 ай бұрын

Did he get to finish many cars in his life , sorry for your loss , you got a lot of sorting out ahead of you 👍👍

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yep, lots of sorting out to do...

@ronaldhenderson9106 5 ай бұрын

Ya got a BIG TREASURE YOUNG MAN. I LIVE IN ALBERTA CANADA.THIS TREASURE IS A GREAT LEGACY; I pray for Wisdom for you. Don't feel pressured into quick sales of your TREASURES PLEASE.

@robglenton5241 6 ай бұрын

What a fantastic diverse collection the minis will always be my favourite and pick but the plane and bus are a close second

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Rob :)

@Awsom47Merc 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for the loss of your dad. He sounds like a guy I would have loved to know. Great eclectic collection. The edison tube contains an edison cylinder record that goes on the phonograph over by the bus. Cheers ! 🍻👊😎👍🍻

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much :)

@PiersLortPhillips 6 ай бұрын

What a wonderful eccentric your father must have been.

@elizaandalisa 6 ай бұрын

Look son you're sitting on a fortune good onya dad for leaving a legacy my personal pick is the charger cheers n beers Marty Australia

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment :)

@craigdawson1749 5 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. What an awesome & diverse collection, I lost count of how many vehicles are there but I’m a firm believer that there is never too many!

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Yep never too many for collectors like that :).. I don't think my father ever kept count!

@michaelfraser5723 6 ай бұрын

APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTY, DAD LEFT YOU A HOARD

@glenz1975 6 ай бұрын

What a collection and a half such a mixed variety of really interesting vehicles. Love that 60's Thunderbird. Condolences to you and your family, your Dad must have been a bit of a character and an interesting bloke.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, much appreciated :). Tim

@slappedhappy9549 5 ай бұрын

Thanx for that video!😄 Great cars!I‘ll subscribe!👍🏼

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@davidbarnsley8486 6 ай бұрын

What a collection of cars you have there re Tim The green Cooper I have a photo of that as I was interested in buying it quite a few years ago now I wish you well in getting new homes for them all I am so impressed with your knowledge of the collection you were obviously very interested in them I know my son would have no idea I we were in your situation 👍👍🙏 I had to. Add a bit , my first car was a mini clubman gt so I would love the little cop car Or even your dads silver car

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for you comment, really appreciate it! :)

@bunion8579 6 ай бұрын

Ooh yeah I know all about the Police Minis @ 17.53. At a crossing on the Great Western Hwy in St.Marys Sydney one of these whacked and buckled the rear wheel of my bicycle after the car he was chasing whacked and buckled the front wheel. When I got home my dad didn't believe me!

@jonathanlong3063 5 ай бұрын

On the double decker bus step @ 19:20 I believe is a Cylinder Record Player. It looks like it is missing its "reproducer" which would track with the arm along the bar as the record rotated on the spinning cylinder. It is probably early 1900s to the mid 1910s, by then flat disc record players had taken over. There should be a spot for a crank, and they came with lids. FYI. It looks like it's in good shape, albeit dusty. 33:45 could be the horn for the Cylinder or another record player. 34:00 You are holding a Cylinder record in its case!! (The records needed them as they are quite fragile). Cheers, Jon

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment, great info, really appreciate it! I'll put those items aside and make those notes :)

@jonathanlong3063 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!! You probably have all of the bits to put it back together. Should be a crank, a wooden lid, a small "reproducer" that runs on the record that would fit in the arm opening. One of those curved horns should (or may have) a connection to the reproducer. The record would slide onto the horizontal cylinder that is under the arm. (Don't push it on too hard, I have broken records that way). There should also be some kind of bracket that would hold the horn up. I've had a few of those sets over the years and they are great fun. Often a bit of cleaning and oiling the mechanicals is all that's needed to bring it back to life. What parts I could see looked to be dusty but in good shape. .... Sorry you lost your Dad, I lost mine also. He left you with quite an interesting (and I think fun) project, a giant puzzle, getting all of those bits and pieces put back together. Great collection!! Cheers from New Hampshire, Jon@@classicregister

@ronaldhenderson9106 5 ай бұрын

I commented earlier.. the HAd to watch the wbole video. I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO GET OUT A FEW BUCKETS OF WARM WATER AND GENTLY CLEANUP THESE AMAZING AUTOS. THEY ARE REALLY TREASURES AND A WONDERFUL LEGACY TO LEAVE YOU; I TRUST NOW TO YOU! I HOPE TO LEAVE A LEGACY TO MY CHILDREN THAT IS AS AWESOME!

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes the clean up process is slowly underway, and we are having fun doing it too - another video will be posted shortly of us getting a few of the cars running again 🙂

@johnw6257 6 ай бұрын

Amazing accumulation. Thanks for posting! For the record, that Renault 4CV is from early 1949 not 1952. It is the quite rare early R1060 model, known in Australia as the Renault 760. It was superceded in about September 1950 by the Renault 750, the R1062 version of the 4CV. The car in the collection might either have been assembled in Sydney or fully imported. Looks nice and unmolested from the little we could see. What a video!!

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information - really good to know that, I will do some more research on the little Renault to know exactly what we've got there. Thanks again!

@garryhunter8036 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim enjoyed your video

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Garry! Look forward to chatting soon. Tim

@johndyer3743 5 ай бұрын

Great collection of vehicles sounds like a great man See Lazy car dealer 250 car barn find in Nz another great car collection

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I'll check that out!

@michaelkither2620 5 ай бұрын

Best wishes fot the dealing with of this amazing legacy...

@sashas8168 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss, I lost my mum last year to cancer at the age of 72. Best of luck in selling the cars.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, and likewise, I'm sorry to hear about your mum. Way too young.

@TheTruckdriver999 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@camp857 6 ай бұрын

Really great stuff 👍 allsome camera man Two

@RebelwithaRolls 6 ай бұрын

wow wow wow mind blowing

@user-qi5vs5nr5s 6 ай бұрын

Très belle collection 👍👍

@jamesfranklin2203 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful the Model T taxi

@jonboy9912 6 ай бұрын

What a legacy.

@Mercmad 6 ай бұрын

The Silver Merc Cabrio came from BH car club?? I have worked on two different cabrios which came from there,and possibly sold around the same time your dad bought his. One,a green cab, is gorgeous and belonged to Richard O'Brian of Rocky horror Picture show fame. The other was a total wreck and was shipped to latvia for a Full resto. The Engine in your Dads is a six (M127) and with the four speed manual is quite a good performer. I'd be guessing but I'd say that the Silver cab is like the other two and were actually from England ,not the USA. 😁😁 Those things with the rubber rollers are mangles, used for squeezing water out of your clothes when washing them. Wringer was another name ,so if you got your hand mangled or wrung out,it was because they went through the mangle.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your comment - I realised I mis-described the engine when I reviewed the video before uploading but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to re-record it correctly. This one needs a bit of work (has some dodgy floor pan repairs by the look of it), but came directly from BHCC California in 2021 from. Must have been a north east car originally telling from the rust repairs it's had.. a big project but a very worthwhile one. I'll see if I can dig up some more history on it - I've got the full import file with old papers going back decades for it so will see what I can find in those :)

@timothyharrison8953 6 ай бұрын

34:26 Cadillac Series 62 4 window "Flat top"

@geoffblight6594 5 ай бұрын

Your father was a eccentric person

@Beautifultruthofficial 5 ай бұрын

The wierd woodeen thing with the metal roller at the foot of the stairs of your bus is a edison cylinder plsyer.a early record player.

@USA-Truck-Train-Ship-Car-lover 5 ай бұрын

Your Father was is a Hoarder or a Collector ? a lot project are not done, few cars are a runner, what a collection , ye buy and park it, i have 2 usa cars and both a driving with M.O.T good luck with the sale.

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@michaele7880 6 ай бұрын

I’d love the fintail I saw up the back.

@martydavies7198 Ай бұрын

My mates mother had an Aussie imported Mini K, we live in NZ. I've never seen another like it. The paint was called Calypso red or orange. Can anyone out there confirm they made a K model? It was nothing flash with the slider windows etc and had the 998 engine but it was as quick as her later model clubman she traded for the K.

@victorsteiner8 5 ай бұрын

The correct model number is 300d. It is specifically a lower case "d". These days an upper case "D" would indicate a Diesel-powered car which this car is not.

@hornblowrfilms928 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss , its not hoarding, its a condition i call collectitus. Where someone has a very large spectrum of interests and is addicted to purchasing those things of interest. People who see the true value of machines from the past.

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, and yeah I've got a bit of collectitis - many things I want to hold onto in the collection :)

@jasonmitchell5392 6 ай бұрын

3 lifetimes would get you close to finishing most of those projects 🙂

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Yep that's about right! Too many for me to take on, but I'll keep a few :)

@harryloibl5183 5 ай бұрын

On both cadalics thanks

@johnriley9214 6 ай бұрын

I would be very interested in some of the vehicles ,can you give me details of how to bid/buy said cars?

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Hi, feel free to send me an email classicregister@gmail.com

@thef71 6 ай бұрын

65 impala is very cool is a bucket seat car. When are these for sale

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment - I'll be getting listings up for a lot of the cars throughout the next 6-months. The Impala is a nice one. I just need to put the front end back together :).. Very limited rust in it other than a bit in the front floor pans, for which we have new panels ready to go. Keep in touch if you are interested and I can provide you with more information: classicregister@gmail.com

@thef71 6 ай бұрын

@@classicregister sounds great

@harryloibl5183 5 ай бұрын

What would you have on the cadalic thanks

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Hi, If you could send me an email classicregister@gmail.com, I'll send you through a price

@jamesfranklin2203 6 ай бұрын

The Daytona convertible is a Studebaker?

@flyinghedgehog3833 5 ай бұрын

I'm stressed just thinking about the attic....glws

@classicregister 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's going to take some time to get through..

@stevefoster6299 6 ай бұрын

What was your grandfathers car (the one next to the Willys jeep)?

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

That's a 1955 Nash Ambassador

@ringo196 6 ай бұрын

Weird mini,s a lot different from 🇬🇧 especially the doors

@geoffblight6594 5 ай бұрын

One by one

@williamfelker6963 6 ай бұрын

This Here Is A 1935 Au burn 635 Sedan OK !

@tedheath9018 6 ай бұрын

The guy knows his cars

@mr.soups_2371 6 ай бұрын

Anything ww1 and ww2 stuff for sale? I saw the sword and the ww1 British helmet at 34:04 under the music thing.

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the message. Possibly a few of those things will come up for sale soon - started putting the small things aside and sorting them out (and identifying them). I'll put your details on the list once we list those items - if you want, send me an email with your contact details to classicregister@gmail.com and I'll be in touch (hopefully, within the next 6 months - lots to sort through! Cheers, Tim.

@alansutherland9686 6 ай бұрын

How do we get in touch with you?

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Hey Alan, - email classicregister@gmail.com, or call me on 0466420377

@USA-Truck-Train-Ship-Car-lover 5 ай бұрын

You talking on 45,00 min about the 220S Mercedes and you say it is a 4 cilinder injection , wrong it is a 6 cilinder 2195 CC 120 HP and was build from 1961 to 1965 , and not from 1935 what i read, good video...

@chrisfikseasypeasy3653 6 ай бұрын

YES and WHat?????

@philipblick8887 6 ай бұрын

I’m a hoarder older than your old man, l made a decision to start disposing of my stuff my rationale to try and be less of a burden on others when l kick the bucket. None of us live forever,,,,,😂😂

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Smart move Philip - it's a lot to deal with. The biggest risk when people leave these things is that others may not know what's actually there, and its true value.. Thankfully, I've always been involved with his collection so most things I'm across.. But there are things I've found that look valuable, but I don't know what they are!. I'm trying to be as diligent as possible as we look through things :). A long job!

@ralphthomas7868 6 ай бұрын

I'll take the Japanese sword

@michaelfraser5723 6 ай бұрын

YA TOOK A 'DRONE' INTO A GUY'S BARN ?

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

I'm not a very good pilot so apologies for some wonky filming - the drone gets a good view of the collection 😀

@user-smalltownAK 6 ай бұрын

PS: Nice contents, but problems continue to exist with misleading ad contents, that neutral audiences might find very offensive. Although not necessarily agreed to by content originators or the programs those appear connected with randomly, such as disparaging political ads by a former president seeking illegal overturning of his last loss, etc. And or his (trump) attack ads which slam former non-convicted holders of the Office of President of the United States, are still shown in bad form and likely are illegal.. (These continue to be added to your video contents, even after reporting to google + KZfaq.) ~Thanks!

@classicregister 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I don't choose the ads google runs here, I presume it's automated / determined by KZfaq's algorithm. Not sure what ads you are referring to, as I don't have visibility. Will look into it though and see what I can do / if there are any controls I can apply!