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For many in Forbes, McFeeters Motor Museum was never just a place to look at cars — it was a place built on passion, pride and a lifetime of dedication. After 18 years, the museum has now closed, leaving behind countless memories for locals and visitors who walked through its doors.

Bill and Jan McFeeters created the museum as a home for Bill’s lifelong love of vehicles. What began decades earlier as a personal interest grew into something much bigger — a carefully curated collection that told stories of craftsmanship, innovation and history. When the purpose‑built museum opened in 2007, it was clear this was more than a business; it was a labour of love designed to be shared.

Anyone who visited will remember the quiet sense of awe when stepping inside — the shine of polished chrome, the attention to detail, and the way each vehicle was presented with care. Many visitors were welcomed personally, often with stories behind the cars, where they came from, and why they mattered. For families, it was a place where generations could connect; grandparents reminiscing, parents learning, children wide‑eyed and curious.

Over the years, McFeeters became a familiar recommendation: “Have you been to the car museum yet?” It was a reliable stop for travellers passing through Forbes, a drawcard that encouraged people to pause, explore the town, and support local cafés and shops. Its presence quietly but significantly contributed to Forbes’ identity as a welcoming and interesting place to visit.

The decision to close marks a major change, but also a natural turning point. With the family retiring and the building changing hands, the museum’s chapter has come to an end. While the vehicles may now be scattered far and wide, the impact of McFeeters remains firmly part of Forbes’ story — in conversations, photographs, and the memories of those who experienced it.

McFeeters Motor Museum will be remembered not just for what it displayed, but for the generosity of spirit behind it — a gift to the community built from a lifetime of passion