Europe's Oldest Harley Davidson Dealership | 100 Years in the Same Family | Warr's, London
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2024
- I visit Europe's oldest Harley Davidson dealership, and purportedly the world's oldest Harley Davidson dealership that's still family owned by the same founding family.
Welcome to Warr's Harley Davidson, London.
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Warr's Harley Davidson, 611 King's Rd, London SW6 2EL
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Freddie you have a gift for presentation and Monika for camera framing, movement and editing. The dream team.
Never been a big Harley fan , but after this tour... It's got me thinking. 😂😂😂😂
As an American, this may sound strange, but this video is the first one that has gotten me excited about Harley Davidson.
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@@user-wd5lu7uc4b- You're not duping anyone here with that rotten-styled scam of yours. 😂
Congratulations to the Warrs family, that is an incredible achievement. I work for a U.S. HD dealer who has been in the same family since 1931.
Freddie all I can say is Brilliant! But I got to tell ya. Warrs HD is not like a regular Harley dealer. Most Harley dealers don’t have old engines in the parts department. And they do not work on old bikes. Some might but from my experience they don’t want anything to do with them. I’m pretty sure if I rolled my 1948 UL 74 Flathead bobber into a Harley dealer they won’t know or want to fix it. And I’m sure they won’t have any parts laying around. Most usually do have some antiques on the floor for for decoration but it’s hard to find an old bike 10 years or more on the floor for sale. Warrs is a special place. And I’m so glad you gave me a tour. Thank you and Monica.
Come across this channel randomly, haven’t got a bike licence but after watching Freddie’s content I’m wanting one! But just look at the excitement in Freddie’s face! It’s like all his birthdays have come at once. Brilliant!
Past my test in the nineties and went straight to Warrs and bought a new sportster. The family and staff couldn’t do enough for you. Great to see them again. Cool video Freddie 😎
Your best video yet well done Monica,
Freddie, your enthusiasm and energy in this video is contagious; you clearly loved every moment of recording this. It's just a matter of time before you finally call yourself a HD owner. C'mon, admit, you know you want to go there. 🙂
Just watching the warrs London video , fantastic place went there a couple of years ago as I have a 2019 cvo ultra which took me 40 years to get as I could never afford a Harley. Love your channel and enthusiasm for motorcycles, if your as it seems a Harley fan do what I did in Scotland and check out the Davidson legacy, I’ll leave it at that for you too research.
That is definitely one of your best films. I’ve often toyed with the idea of an H-D , now I think maybe I’ll ….
. 😮 maybe I will - it’s the heritage and the longevity and the culture. Thank you both for a beautifully made and interesting film.
Brilliant video Freddie. John Wars and his family business is is amazing. I hope they are still there for another 100!.
Derek+John will help you with everything you need!! Top team for the job!
Ride on!!
For Christ sakes Freddie, I’m not available for the 100th anniversary party but really want to be there… grew up with Fred Warr as an Icon figure but John was really impressive and engaging.. settled down for your usual 20 mins so loved your latest longer offering. Cracking, well done again.
That was a good interview. We have Morgan & Wacker in Brisbane, Queensland Australia that started in 1917, love the heritage of these businesses.
I have just had the most wonderful hour watching and listening to John Warr talking of his life with Harleys , such great history and beautiful bikes together with Johns racing pedigree …. Wow ! .I will be watching this again . Thank you John. 👍
I went to Warr’s last year taking advantage of a business trip to London. The place is amazing, the guys working there were super nice and I even met a member from the local Chelsea & Fulham Chapter with whom we exchanged lots of cool experiences. Thanks for the video Freddie!
Monika, my appreciation for the calm and good camera work. 👏👍
Freddie, I was laughing so much you were so enthusiastic the owner could barely get a word in😂 Brilliant 💕👍
Much appreciated to Warrs dealership , Ohh Freddie & the beautiful & talented Monika👌
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Great work Freddie. I can see the love in your eyes. I am a bit biased being a harley rider for 51 yrs. take care.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I lived just round the corner in the 1960s with my grandfather a WW 1 veteran.ive had Harleys since the early 90s . Great to see the enthusiasm. Good luck to Warrs
I remember Fred in the old shop very well and john as a whipper-snapper in about 1976' ish'... I had a WLA
Brilliant!
Freddy, one of my old-time classic nonfiction reads is "Hog Fever, travels on my Harley" written by Richard La Plante" released in 1995. It starts with Richard buying his first Harley's from Fred Warr, and then the subsequent stories of how owning a Harley becomes an obsession. I still read my very aging and well-thumbed book, when I need a good laugh. Read it, you won't be sorry (I see it is available on line).
I've read this, a great read
Thanks Warrs, Freddie and Monika , I enjoyed the tour , history of the dealership and seeing the bikes of all ages.
A fantastic episode, Freddie! So much history crammed into 48 minutes. John is a brilliant host. Thanks a lot for bringing this video to us.
Freddie, for the love of God, let the poor man get a word in! 🤣
He gets too excited.
We should all be more like a kid in a sweet shop...it's not rude... he's excited.
@@yanceyboyz It’s definitely not rude and I mean it only in jest. I think a few of these comments are bit over the top though. None of us know how we come across on camera and I certainly couldn’t do what Freddie does!
What a great video! It's so interesting to find a jewel of Harley Davidson crown in the UK.
@@ChancellorBeeHaw but do you want some forced, scripted, BBC documentary.....or do you want a presenter who is like a kid in a sweet shop. I know which one I find more relatable!
What a great video!! Very interesting & thanks to John Warr for letting you film & a giving a detailed guided tour.
I met Fred at the shop in 76. Arrived as a 19year old on my orange BSA 650 and he showed me around, lovely man 😉
I'm not that much into the "Harley scene" but let me tell you, what a brilliant journey listening to all these amazing stories. Bravo mr. Dobbs bravo ;)
Delighted you enjoyed it!
Bought my Low Rider El Diablo from Warrs, Dan who walked past you in the video was a star, in getting me my forever bike and still gives me after-sales advice, I was charged book price for a limited edition bike which if you ask the Americans is rare, as they always bump up the price. Great video from an iconic dealership.
There was a used El Diablo in your video and it’s in the sale.
You are a fantastic ambassador for motorcycling, your enthusiasm is second to none. Well done pal for a very cool and interesting interview, and bringing some insight to the younger crowd of the world’s most iconic brands…
FD you have one of the best biking channels on UA-cam I’m always compelled to watch
Nicely done! One of your best Freddie, Monika and John. Obviously John and his family are very passionate.
Great video Freddie..Monica.. this shop is amazing, I knew it was historic but, it’s got to be up there for one of the best motorcycle shop in the world, parts warehouse too, brilliant!👊
I had my HD Electra at Warr's for repairs early -80s. Brought my bike from Norway to London to have it fixed. They did a good job! I cannot remember how I heard about Warr's, but someone advised me to go see him. Never regretted it! To see this video now makes me smile and rember those happy wild days!
Fantastic job Freddie! Warrs simply are the best 🏆 when it comes to all things H-D. There history & passion sets them apart from all the other H-D dealers across the globe. No surprise they’ve been going for 100yrs!!! Will you be attending there 100th anniversary celebrations in the summer?
Such an excellent episode Freddie. This is what makes this channel so good, your so diverse in your content compared to everybody else...
I have a 20 year old Harley (bought from Warrs) and the one place that has always had the parts I need is Warrs. I can phone them up, ask for the part, they post it that day and I've got it within a day or two. No other dealership can do this!
Jersey Harley Davidson were great and they had a fantastic online spare parts site. Shame they recently closed down.
There ain’t many of this type left (worldwide)
HD Pfeifer in Kamen/Germany is one of them…
If they don’t have it in stock, they know where to get it…
These who are in business for a long time are this type of dealer, but Harley changed a lot in their dealership and many small old family owned shops lost their contracts 😢😢😢
A great film. Do not usually manage to watch many 50 minute You Tubes but enjoyed this all the way through. As a kid we all knew that Warrs in London were the only HD dealers until the changes.
I first visited Warrs in 1970 and it was a bit different then. Your video has made me realise that HD is an itch that needs to be scratched before I get too old to ride one.
Excellent production by Monika 👍
Being without your Bonnie has forced you to get out of your comfort zone and create some really awesome videos!
Watching this video gives me a completely different image of Harley Davidson than the one that generally floats around in North American culture. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video Freddie and Monika - well put together. Congratulations to John Warrs celebrating his families 100 years in business later this year 👍
Ha. That photo on the wall of the workshop in the lates 50's 45:17... It looks like Freddie in the background on the left doing his tour interview!! Looking just as dapper as always.
Fabulous vlog Freddie!!
Absolutely fascinating. The depths of John's knowledge and memory, are impressive. What a good guy he is - so grounded.
Excellent work, I loved every minute. 👏
When you were talking to him about the Live Wire Freddie i noticed you never told him you'd tried one and the trials and tribulations you had trying to get it changed. Very wise.
I mean.....charged.
One of the best videos on Harley’s I have seen incredible
Brilliant “movie” Freddie had to pause and make some tea and a snack. Loved the extra long content. Enthusiasm through the roof as usual. What a brilliant place. Thanks to all.
What a place! Never been much of HD fan until this year and some of your videos showing off these motorcycles Freddie has certainly been an influence!
Great entertainment 👍 Thank you very much Freddie and Monica!
The best place to have your HD lovingly serviced. A unique place.
Fascinating visit, I remember visiting Warr’s in the 80’s, looks a lot fancier now!
Great video, yourself and Monica should be on major TV channel, you are such a fantastic interviewer and Monica a fantastic camera detailer and the quality is excellent thank you for a brilliant and very interesting video, and an interesting thing one of the Harley and Davidson family is from Wales and emigrated to USA..
Have been there in 2004 when I worked for HD Innsbruck and we made a company trip to London.
A fantastic shop and absolute lovely people.
I swore to myself one day I ride their with my Sporty.
A great video Freddie. Loved it, and what a fantastic story from the start of the business in 1924. As always, very professional filming and editing. Keep up the good work !
spot on Freddie...nice one...
What an amazing place,just imagine the final bill for that knuckle -head,that’s going to be one beautiful machine when finished,fantastic video.
Thanks for a fantastic video F&M it is amazing one, and that shop I love it, the owner was so good at his work big thumbs up
That’s incredibly kind of you, thank you so much!
@@FreddieDobbs your very welcome ✊
This was an absolutely excellent video Freddie! Being from the USA, I've never heard of this dealership until this past year when Blockhead did a premier at Warr's HD on his channel. It really looks like such an awesome place to visit and if I ever make it to that side of the pond, I will certainly be stopping there! What an amazing amount of history there, so cool!
Miss you Warrs! Great film and history! Frank and Karin.
Great video - enjoyed every minute, great that you covered every aspect of this legendary dealership and isn't John Warr such a great bloke to talk to . . His ancestors would be very, very proud of him . . .
P.S. I knew I should have bought a NEW "48" when I had the chance, its an Icon amongst Icons !! . . .
Enjoyed the enthusiasm of Freddie and must go and visit the shop. I have never owned a Harley - in fact I only ever rode one in South Africa for an afternoon. What I love about Harley is the tradition, passion and loyal following. When we started our expedition Harley Cape Town gave us a send off even though we were on KTMs and when we finished the China leg of our expedition Harley Shanghai - the most amazing Harley dealer and club house I have ever seen - enormous - hosted a party for us - mainly because Fang Yi (Fanny) played Volleyball for Shanghai and China team and was the first Chinese lady to successfully ride across Africa independently. People don’t realise how trendy and stylish Shanghai is and Harley has an amazing fully stocked shop, bar, live music venue, cafe, accessories, club house, museum and workshop - puts many of the shops in America to shame. Has a cult following in China.
Great vid Freddie and Monica what a place old and new bikes and all the history it great to see a motorbike show room still going after a 100 years John enthusiasm for the Harley brand is great keep up the great work Freddie.👍🏍😃
I've never owned a Harley or been a massive fan of them , but have ridden a Dyna glide of a friends and did enjoy it , but must say I really enjoyed this video Freddie, it was really interesting and informative,
one of your best!
Cheers Mel 🍻
what can i say best vlog of 2024 loved it great work Freddie
Absolutely brilliant video Freddie. I bought my ultra limited from Edinburgh and had it delivered to Leeds, only because Leeds didn't have this particular bike in. But every Harley dealership I have ever been in, has always had a great atmosphere and phenomenal service, if im there to buy a tshirt or to buy a £20k motorcycle, they treat you thr same. This shop looks wonderful, im even tempted to pass through London on my south coast run this year, just to grab some of that merch and have aook around. Those 100 year anniversary hoodies are beautiful.
beautiful place, I try and pop in at least once a month, the staff are lovely as well
Great video Freddie and Monika . I can't believe I was not aware of this dealership before, then again HD are a sort of biking sub-culture and not one I have really been interested in although videos like this even peaks my interest in the whole scene!
What a fantastic place and well done to the family for resisting selling the site to developers as it must be worth a fortune in that location.
Great to hear sucess stories in the motorcycle trade especially in the UK even if it is Harley 😂 Love how excited you got in the workshop!!
Great video, I bought my sissy bar from Warrs.
For my 48, so was happy to hear its still one of the most desired Harley Davidsons.
Great Vid, I've been in the old shop 25 years ago, but only stood outside the current shop (it was a Sunday) I need to go back and look inside. Love the old bikes.
I remember Warrs in the 80s .
Called in there a couple of years ago. Very different now.
What a great video Freddie. I was on a mini break in London earlier this week and I was really near Warrs and I missed it! A good excuse to go back
Amazing story, history, and future
I will never drive past again without popping in - what a place!
Very nice 👌, I’ve been there many times but never knew the history and never knew they had so much space and lots going on etc
Thanks for that !
Fantastic content Freddie and great camera work Monika ❤
Freddie it's so obvious that you are absolutely enamored with Harley's! You truly can't contain your excitement (14:49 ) 🤣and btw awesome video...kind of makes me want one now lol
Wonderful brilliant video Freddie &Monica,as a courier about 15yrs ago I used to deliver to some workshops around the back of Warrs, I always went inside warrs just to look & the brilliant bikes on show the guys in there always made m feel welcome & I like most people could only dream of owning a Harley! I never ever got one but I still like them in fact I like all motorbikes tho I do own a RE Intercepter I can’t get my head around why there is a lot of hate for Harley?
What an awesome video this is. Unique and one of your best, Sir. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Cheers NZ.
Perfection as always Freddie, thankyou.
Absolutely brilliant Freddie and of course Monica. Loved every second of your video, well done, thank you. I will definitely watch it again. What an amazing dealership. May attend the 100 anniversary party. Wow, loved it.
Great stuff - had many a drunken night in the Hand and Flower after a Chelsea game ending up looking in Warrs window whilst waiting for a cab home
That was one of the most interesting Videos you've ever made, thank you so much!! I start to understand, why driving a Harley is in fact something special.
I would love to get one of those WW 2 ones...
OMG Freddie, whatever possessed you to think the belt was... WOOD 🤣🤣🤣
Good video. Great filming - I hope Monika received a couple of complimentary new shirts!
(Helped recommission a '77 XLCR in the early '90's - maybe the one at 33:08? - with new valves & everything back to factory settings, it ran beautifully - forget the 'Cafe racer' bit though, it ain't; but ridden more in the mind of 'A Gentleman's Milwaukee Vincent', it's surprisingly good : )
Awesome Video Harley rider here in upstate NY ride a 2020 ultra limited we love it
Absolutely brilliant video, thank you for doing it. Another place added to my list of must visit locations.
Olmost an hour long! I'm getting my snacks ready❤
I hope you enjoy it🙂🍿
I really enjoyed this video Freddie, the video was all motorcycles which is extremely entertaining..
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What a wonderful story, makes a very good case for owning a HD. Thanks.
Just brilliant . Thanks Freddie and Monica
Nice film you guys ....I loved it as much as yourself.....
Not the biggest Harley fan, although I have never tried one so never say never, but have to say great video so interesting. Cheers Freddie and your trusty camera person Monica.
Really glad you enjoyed it!
Loved that episode - so much history and a great dealership story
Enjoyed this SO much Freddie Thank you
*Brilliant cinematography.*
Fantastic history of the family and shop
What a greet interview thanks for sharing
Great video Freddie and a great advert for Warrs too