You Won’t Believe How Many Classic & Rare Vehicles We Found Here!…

In this weeks video myself & James from Car Soul explorer a collection of abandoned vehicles left on a farm in the middle of the countryside! The site is still owned and not abandoned, but everything here has been left untouched for many many years! We couldn’t believe how many cars were here.. including a Peugeot 405 and a super rare Citroen van which was actually in cery good condition! Hope you enjoy this weeks video guys… 🙂
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[@oakfarmagricultural506]

here I am back again with more tractor info! lol. The first tractor you came across was a 1951 Fordson E1A major which was the first year of production for these tractors which were built until 1964. the engine that you then find is the same as in the fordson major and it may well have been a generator as ford sold these engines for industrial use too. the cement mixer I believe is made by farm machinery manufacturer Teagle and so is the old fertilizer spreader behind it that you caught a glimpse of. The second fordson you came across was a Fordson 'Standard' N, it looks to me like a wartime was as it doesn't have full sized mudguards to save on metal unless they've just rotted away. the red machine next to it was a Massey Harris square baler of a similar age to the N. the third and final tractor out in the field was another Fordson major but this one looks like a newer model than the first, the spikes on the left hand wheel were for ploughing in bad conditions to give extra grip.

[@nickb5391]

@11.16, not all Commer PA's/PB's/Spacevans were not all campers, most left are campers as they have survived better as they were looked after better being in private use & not commercial use, these type Commers had the handbrake on the front wheels!

[@mikemartin2957]

Yes & to think the Post Office, GPO & in the 80s BT bought huge fleets of both Commer & Dodge models, they were well maintained but once in private hands they were run into the ground, such a shame only a few survive .

[@johnwright9562]

The Morris van (Leyland) is an FG it had the nickname of the thruppenny bit because of the shape of the cab. By the looks of the colour, it belonged to Lyons bakery. The one in front of it is, as you said, a Commer with Luton box body.

[@johnpeplow3985]

I used to drive one of those BMC vans for a bakery in the mid 60s. The doors opened in the opposite direction to a normal vehicle and I used to keep them both open in the summer while driving because of the heat from the integral engine. They were very noisy as well and the gears were a crash box and no power steering but for all that I loved driving it.

[@simmadpaul2880]

Those computers you glossed over were the most interesting part of the video for me. Even noticed the box cover for a Commodore VIC 20. I still have mine from 1982 and it still works.

[@marklittler784]

WOW ! Didn't know home computers went back that far.

[@JamesSchem]

I noticed that box too 😊

[@lamateur2004]

Hi Colin & James, Three French sedan cars that are in a real predicament : 26:23 , a very battered CITROËN GSA, "Rust in peace !!" 32:31 ,a disfigured RENAULT 12 TS with specific hubcaps. 34:22 , a first serie PEUGEOT 305 GR not in its best shape... Nice footage, as usual !!

[@pigeon_spots_cars]

The small blue truck at about 12:45 is a 1978 Blaw-Knox Pathmaster 42. It appears to be a small street sweeper.

[@heathermurray9939]

Some old farmers would never get rid of broken things as they would say " make do & mend things "

[@marklittler784]

Yeah obviously enthusiastic about environmental issues with the exception of the Range Rover of course.

[@owensteele1645]

That interesting green car CPC609T in the bushes is a Chrysler Alpine with a 1.5 engine. Was last bought as a cheap used car in June 1990, now it's been sitting there since March 1991.

[@Ragnar8504]

That caravan is proper 1950s/very early 60s I think! All those pastels and weird curtains and that. The house looks like someone built it themselves, all from reused materials, like that walk-in freezer door as a front door and the 1920s/30s steel windows.

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Some very interesting finds there. This is a real time capsule. It’s such a shame that these old vehicles are just left to rot away. The blue van definitely looks like an old Commer. That one and the Austin Morris FG truck behind it are real rarities and are definitely worth saving before it’s too late. I loved this explore. Keep them coming.

[@paulrubery1042]

Blaw Knox was a 3wheeled road sweeper I drove one when I was 17 on a trading estate.3 brushes 1each side and a big one underneath .box type body on back that tipped up when full Fibre glass cab . Nice find mate 👍👍

[@RadialSkid]

That specific model was the Blaw-Knox Pathmaster, introduced in the late '70s. Amusingly, the movie "Aliens" actually used a couple of them as "futuristic" background vehicles at the outpost.

[@Nightcrawlis]

That was quite a place to find. Been abandoned for a very long time. I do love these real old time capsule places.

[@Travelswithpaul]

Blaw Knox pathmaster 42 powered by Volkswagen where used to sweep the roads awesome video to see them still there and all the other cars

[@spikeyplants438]

Absolutely brilliant video,what a time capsule. I cannot believe that it is still owned but left to rot away.But saying that its great for us and you to see.Please keep finding these places they are so interesting and your enthusiasm when walking around just makes it!!! Keep making the videos.😃

[@wiedietie]

That man who lived there was already in heaven What a cool place, what a cool era

[@diydave3034]

Seeing that old twin tub washing machine brought back memories of my mother and ‘wash day’. My job, as a small boy, was to watch the hoses to make sure the water feed pipe didn’t slip off the tap and that the waste pipe stayed in the sink!! Happy days. Thanks.

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Colin. I figured out what those blue, flat bed looking electric trucks are. The ones powered by VW. Blaw Knox is an asphalt paving machine/ equipment. Blaw Knox is the brand.

[@ianturner6954]

Great vid guys thanks. The engine on the steel beams would have been attached to an irrigation water pump... thus the hose reel outside. Would have been used to water vegetable or fruit crops.

[@marklittler784]

Had a couple of those 405s brilliant cars very comfortable the 1700 diesel didn't half move.

[@shadows9001]

I wish I could save not just the cars this time but the retro tech / computers! Both my interests in one video!

[@jonie1968]

Brilliant video, that time capsule house with the old twin tub washing machine, false teeth and so many things from the 1970's 🤣 reminded me of my childhood home (minus the false gnashers) and the old farm machinery and cars I always look forward to seeing your videos every Saturday at 6pm 👍

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

Amazing find! I’d love to save all of those cars. There were two in particular that caught my eye, the dark green Chrysler Alpine (CPC) and the light green Talbot Alpine at 33:05 (GOH) - that one was almost identical to my dad’s old one and that was only on the road for the same time too. C15 Van been off the road since mid-1993. Looked in great condition in all fairness.

[@regd.2263]

That big fridge room is really cool

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Definitely a commer van and very common in the 70's, and as well as camper versions they were tv detector vans to there is one in the commercial vehicle museum in leyland.

[@gibblip.816]

I'm 50 yrs old and I still remember my mum doing the washing in the kitchen every week end with a washing machine just like that, that was a day event back then, brilliant video.

[@RetroRatz]

Absolutely 💯 love it! As you said, art in nature! Those last few cars....just WOW

[@kevinpalmer7452]

That was indeed what was left of a Commer Van I worked as a mechanic in the Rootes group 50 years ago worked on lots of them great find Lads.

[@dg115]

Nothing better than sitting down after a long day at work with beer and watching bearded explorer, cheers mate.

[@ronturner5560]

That little vehicle with a plate showing "powered by volkswagen" also had a Blaw Knox tag on it. Black Knox marketed asphalt Paving Machines.

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

The leyland vans were used by sunblest bread, I think the Royal Mail had a similar smaller design. Showing I was a 70’s child lol, i think it is beautiful that the place has not been damaged by someone. And a thought as I watch on, saying the building might be a container, looking at the door handle, maybe it was a cold fridge container from a lorry, it might make sense with everything else going on there. The washing machines are known twin tubs. And the L reg daf would be 1971/1972. You probably know that years ago there was 1 reg a year, M reg was 1973 so it could give you a guide for future reference.

[@paulvickers3800]

Remember my Late Dad driving those Leyland fg. Use to love them, going to London and, pick another load up and straight to Newcastle..

[@creator000]

Yes you were correct the blue van is a Commer. The airport vehicles used to tug trailers with suitcases to planes.

[@colinbaird7789]

The Leyland van is a FG, made up to 1981 i think...Made in the ex Leyland factory in Bathgate. Only 4 miles from me. I can remember them parked at the factory in the 70s waiting to get delivered.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

I commented earlier that I walked by one on the way to primary school. It was a coal lorry. The cab design was wonderful to me. The Carchive on Hooniverse website had the dealer catalog featured. So many memories of that lorry.

[@SJR313]

Wow. What a treasure trove of interest!

[@tomknight5158]

That engine on the stand would have been attached to a pump, for an old fire system.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

The blue van is indeed a Commer and the lorry behind it is an Austin or Morris FG series. Regards, John

[@speakfreeley4473]

The green car at 33:50 is a Chrysler Alpine. There are only 20 of these known left on UK roads. They were noted infamously for rusting rapidly, hence low survival rate. From what I could see this one doesn't look to be in bad shape, though need to clear all the foliage from it to be sure. If it reveals that it is still savable it'll bring the number of survivors to 21. Renault 12 shortly before that last used up to winter 1987. My Dad used to own one of those.

[@thughes52]

Brilliant video what a time capsule apart from the false teeth ..some good time old finds esp the top spin washing machine and the old box TV .....👍

[@MrTreblue]

The refuse lorry is a Shelvoke and Drewry W-Type Fore and Aft tipper from around 1950. 😁

[@barrycaldwell5461]

That old leyland was Nicknamed 'the Thrupenny bit cab' because of the shape of the cab, used to go out in one or two with my dad, used to open the doors while going along, magic days

[@valerycarpentier852]

Love it when you go « OMG there’s a tractor » 😂

[@karenfountain1352]

What a amazing find you both had on a cold day, keep them coming 👏 🙏❤️

[@petersimpson5859]

I was born in 1977 and was taken home from the hospital in a metallic brown, N reg Renault 12. Probably built along side the one there.

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

I really love watching your explores cars, buildings and how you talk about them with such fondness. I recently saw a clip of one of your explores on a top 5 ghost list where you saw a ghost of a boy in a hospital ( I think) you were on your own and you went again but got spooked out and vowed not to go again on your own? Did you ever go back with someone eles? Just wondering. Looking forward to next week's episode

[@mandymoo7406]

1973 that daf car,nowt to do with leyland back then,they used to go as fast backwards as forwards as they used a rubber band for the driveline between two v plates,proper garbage they were😀

[@charlieboy259]

Last car has a wrap around windscreen like the old vauxhall cresta or velox

[@bigalfeath4208]

The Bearded Explorer most of the cars you saw were last taxed in the early 90's

[@lukeziemelis9384]

Absolutely great video keep the great work up. You truly are a legend Luke, from the UK 🇬🇧

[@johnathanrowley2707]

That truck was a commer and a leyland fg, some amazing stuff left behind, nice to see that citrion van survive

[@kevinpattinson6456]

Hi great video the blue van was a commer box van very rare now the electric trucks look like ex raf as they still use them but the best is that large grinder with the suds tray the motor still turns so that means it can be restored this is so sad to see quality like this left to rot boils my blood.

[@screwthecabal6453]

That was the coolest! I'd love to go rummaging though those old sheds.

[@roberthatfull3816]

The blue van is a commer cob i think the gpo had a lot of these the little truck things where made by blaw knox and if i remember correctly where used either by the railway to moove stuff about or collery to moove coal hoppers even the royal mail used such vehichles at there bigger depots even airports used these to pull baggage wagons i also rember them in roadsweeper guise too i think they where called shunters or something i recal seeing one in a yard in the 80s hope this helps .

[@robcaradine5216]

Looking at the tractor in the field i would say that engine you found at the start on the chassis rails is would be a stripped down tractor possibly?

[@ronalddelavega7014]

at 33:04, i know the car. it's a volkwagen passat ts. introduced way back 1973.

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Colin & James. Hope you guys are doing good. That was one cool video. I can't believe how many computers I saw. Lol. I tried to look up that small electric truck powered by VW, but I can't anything on it, sorry. One awesome video guys. Colin watch out for those nipple tree thorns, they bite. Lol. Take care and stay safe.

[@alangreenough5109]

Great vid love watching your vids the blue van is a Commer used by GPO a lot not many left now keep up great work al lancs

[@aaronscott2278]

Man amazing everyone gets the awsome cars besides us here in the USA I sure wish we had the diesel Toyota 4x4s amazing video !

[@clairefunnell8481]

A very interesting explore. Agree that is location is a time capsule. So many cars, some are part of the ground. Stay warm.

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

Terrific video! That caravan was a real gem, such an intact and original interior, complete with period appliances and 1950s curtains. And the TV in the loft was amazing, a real museum piece. Thank you both!

[@screwthecabal6453]

I totally agree with what you commented about.

[@byronmills5952]

The green car at 33:46 is a 1979 Chrysler Alpine Sunseeker special edition. None others are known to exist so this could be the remains of the only one left. Bronze tinted glass , sliding steel sunroof, green coloured bumpers , alloy wheels, blacked out brightwork and lower striping decal kit were the defining features. The factory colour of this example is appropriately called 'Moss Green'.

[@snbala]

Shame about the cars, they don’t deserve to be left like that. This goes to show how terrible the UK climate is. Look after your cars people. Great video again.

[@MichaelNovak1987]

Especially classic ones

[@jonathangriffin1120]

I reckon that last car was a big Humber, either a Hawk or Super Snipe from the sixties. It would be cool if you could get hold of an old artificial teaching skeleton, put some tatty old clothes on it and prop it up behind the door of the caravan, waiting for the next explorer to come along.........

[@johnwright9562]

The refuse truck is a Shelvole and Drewry built in Letchworth they also built fire engines and buses. It was one of the oldest truck manufacturers in the UK at one time

[@sunshinebarbado7169]

Hey guys thnks alot

[@benjleath9406]

Interesting video and very class music

[@stevenshortland6621]

You know you can juat go over the front gate also the Peugeot was immaculate when I went

[@ashhobbs8493]

Excellent vid again colin loving that old place and cars I'm sure I recognize your mate James I'm sure I met him a few months ago if not it's someone just like him anyway keep the good work 💯✌

[@andysllt155]

Absolutely awesome video thanks some rare beasts slowly going back to nature

[@christianboutell7112]

The tv was incredible,fantastic video,cheers.

[@CarSoul]

A great day out mate! Thanks for bringing me along :)

[@pauljeffries]

Another great explore, I love the out takes at the end 😄

[@JR90.]

Fascinating place and at the same time so sad, that was someone's worldly possessions.

[@SeaN-ge2ke]

The little blue thing is a blaw knox roadmaster google image shows like a road sweeper

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome video thanks

[@jackhouilles4500]

Hi, nice discover as usual . Jack from France

[@Thisistrulyoddtv_Mark]

That little electric vehicle looks to be the ones they use in commercial lorry places to maneuver hgv trainers around for parking them up as not all keep the truck part at the same place as they may drop a full trailer off and then need to take an empty one away Use the little electric vehicle to move it around whilst lorry isn’t present

[@carlozzy9209]

Blaw Knox pathfinder 42 it’s a road sweeper

[@john0597]

Great video watch this 2nd of July 23

[@nickb5391]

@10.30, launched in 1959 as an Austin or Morris, later became a B.M.C & towards the end they became Leyland, it is an FG, i used to work on them from the mid 70's until they were sold off in the mid 80's, looking at that i think it's a 345?

[@jasonbarnes1541]

Not sure how much could be restored from that collection of vehicles, yet must have scrap metal value. From the odd bits of furniture and things like old meter and metal oil containers this might interest antique restorers too.

[@stomlinson32ify]

What a find! , that had everything 🙂

[@Ron-gw6uy]

Hi those Daf’s used have a rubber band to drive them along lol

[@roberthatfull3816]

Varimatic transmission .

[@charity3998]

Awesome discoveries. Another amazing video

[@stevendavies8070]

I would definitely guess the big Leyland box van ( Bmc) is an ex Warburton s bread van, being a Bolton lad, ( Home of Warburton s) I used to see these all the time as a kid in the 70's. Would love to of seen the registration, and in the box. Plus that is a 1950,s caravan, hope you closed the caravan door.

[@ianwiggins734]

Bixby what's the old teeth Ethiopian twin to washing machine It's called a 20 top washing in 1/2 wash it and the other half you put it in to dry it so it's spin

[@truthseeker111]

I think your bloke should’ve found shoes there & left his behind! 👟 😂

[@ruskie6548]

The green car CPC is a Chrysler Alpine.

[@geoffreynoble4415]

wow that was good, cars trucks and Winch trucks bread van and grinding machine plus more of the same but and LOT of money the machines t v computers and more brill good luck keep safe

[@nickb5391]

@34.33 Austin/Morris FFK

[@mandydunn6484]

That was amazing to watch

[@lynnmorgan4782]

This is the best video on this place I have seen a few have done it but all ghost hunting love your videos

[@sylviabarham5061]

oh wow what a great video!!! I absolutely loved the old twin tub washing machine such a great find thanks guys 💋 not to keen on the false teeth ha ha ha

[@JamesSchem]

Lorry at 34:39 probably an Austin FFK

[@JamesSchem]

Love these videos. A bit sad really, seeing how many things are left behind. Orange lorry is a FG (Leyland?) 'threepenny bit' cab.

[@JamesSchem]

33:37 red cab from a Seddon Atkinson lorry?

[@TheGeo79]

Yes it’s a Commer van, and the one behind is a Leyland FG, maybe Ex sunblest bread..

[@mandymoo7406]

A threepenny bit😀👍

[@TheGeo79]

@@mandymoo7406 yes also known as a threepenny bit… we used them for years… I had one to carry my stockcar back in the day 👍😉

[@mandymoo7406]

@@TheGeo79 friend had a tipper and he had the body up and supported with 3x2 as he did a brake pipe,he just got out of the way as the tipper body crashed down,great little trucks👍

[@JamesSchem]

34:03 Ford D series lorry

[@JamesSchem]

Reckon the car at 35:20 is a Humber?

[@WieDrDerJonge]

The Citroën CX is actualy a similar looking GS(A)

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

Yup cx’s little brother! - mind you GS was pre CX 😊