Re: Fred Warr / Roy Wiffen
Thanks Kev,
Unfortunately my dad died this in June of last year aged 75. Fred new my dad well, and I e.mailed Fred just after dad died. John Warr gave me Freds e.mail address and told me his dad wasn't well, however Fred never replied to my mail.
When I was born we lived just across the road from Freds old shop, off of Michael Rd and the gasworks as it was then. Dad rode with Fred in the 1950's
His big claim to fame was that in 1968 he did all the riding in the iconic cult classic film " Girl on a Motorcycle" wearing a blonde wig and leather suit ! Marianne faithfull could not ride.
I am putting together a tribute to my old man and am trying to contact anyone on the film to give me locations, etc. So I can recreate the ride through France, Germany and Switzerland. ( without the wig and suit ! ) sometime next year, once I have taken my test, and got hold of the bike used in the film.
If you are in contact with Fred, I am looking to talk to anyone who knew my old man for some anecdotes. He split with my mother when I was seven and I know little about his early life.
Many Thanks
Lee