Phil Marsden

Phil Marsden was the owner of the Blue Bell Garage who employed Billy Walker as a mechanic starting in April 1961. One day three months later, Phil overheard customer George Layton extravagantly praising Billy's skill and workmanship, confirming what he already knew - that Billy was the best mechanic they had ever employed. With this in mind, Phil approached Billy and offered him the position of foreman at a new garage that was being opened in Chiswick. Billy happily accepted, feeling cramped in his present situation. With a pay rise of £3 a week extra, the only downside was that the position wouldn't be available for a couple of months but a delighted Billy told his boss that he wouldn't let him down.