Mr. Godfrey Crew who sadly passed away a fortnight ago.
Godfrey was a founding member of this Branch and a previous chairperson. Godfrey was also a very early member of the National MMOC with his membership No. 463. Many people within the classic car scene will know Godfrey and his distinctive Bomb Disposal Van.
As most of us know Godfrey used to have a dairy business covering the Newport area. he was one of the first to embrace the electric milk float and later had some Austin/Morris derived pick up milk floats. One of which still remains and is owned by his son Adrian. Now, what many of us don't know was that dear Godfrey was a 'Film Star' a French TV. Film Star ooh la la. Ooh no no, He appeared in a French TV film called 'The Madness of Irene' where he was seen delivering milk to a house in Newport. Godfrey has also delivered and collected milk from a very important house in London many years ago. During the London Lord Mayors Parade he delivered milk and collected empty bottles from the Manson House in London City Centre.
Our Godfrey was also a bit of a traveller entering into the Monte Carlo Classic Vehicle Rally in his Convertible in 1993 a photograph somewhere sees him at the starting point at York Station. He also entered two of the famous Minors on Tour 1985 was to Interlaken and 1999 was to Dordogne.
Godfrey was a treasure. Always willing to help with his time and his expertise. He will be sorely missed by the South Wales Branch the MMOC and classic car owners alike.
A gentleman, A great friend, Sadly missed