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May & William Wilcox meet aged just 17 & 15 years old. Both are hard working and determined to make a better life for themselves. William is already working in Sales as a Hot and Cold Man (Home & Colonial Stores Sales Man). They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.

1934

May & William Wilcox meet aged just 17 & 15 years old. Both are hard working and determined to make a better life for themselves. William is already working in Sales as a Hot and Cold Man (Home & Colonial Stores Sales Man). They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.
May & William Wilcox meet aged just 17 & 15 years old. Both are hard working and determined to make a better life for themselves. William is already working in Sales as a Hot and Cold Man (Home & Colonial Stores Sales Man). They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.

1934

May & William Wilcox meet aged just 17 & 15 years old. Both are hard working and determined to make a better life for themselves. William is already working in Sales as a Hot and Cold Man (Home & Colonial Stores Sales Man). They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.
Upon being disbanded from the war, William Wilcox (affectionately known as Bill) obtained the contract from Ealing Studio’s to supply vehicle services and began chauffeuring the actors and film crew. Bill soon realised that rather than hiring the Limousines to do this he could buy and sell the Limousines himself. Soon, Funeral Directors who were purchasing the Limousines started asking for Hearses too. They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.

1945

Upon being disbanded from the war, William Wilcox (affectionately known as Bill) obtained the contract from Ealing Studio’s to supply vehicle services and began chauffeuring the actors and film crew. Bill soon realised that rather than hiring the Limousines to do this he could buy and sell the Limousines himself. Soon, Funeral Directors who were purchasing the Limousines started asking for Hearses too. They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.
Upon being disbanded from the war, William Wilcox (affectionately known as Bill) obtained the contract from Ealing Studio’s to supply vehicle services and began chauffeuring the actors and film crew. Bill soon realised that rather than hiring the Limousines to do this he could buy and sell the Limousines himself. Soon, Funeral Directors who were purchasing the Limousines started asking for Hearses too. They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.

1945

Upon being disbanded from the war, William Wilcox (affectionately known as Bill) obtained the contract from Ealing Studio’s to supply vehicle services and began chauffeuring the actors and film crew. Bill soon realised that rather than hiring the Limousines to do this he could buy and sell the Limousines himself. Soon, Funeral Directors who were purchasing the Limousines started asking for Hearses too. They dream of running their own business and marry five years later in 1939 with William then joining the war.
Wilcox Limousines was founded as Bill and May recognised the potential growth and longevity of the business. In those days it was possible to purchase a new chassis and take it to an established coach builder to have a Hearse body built onto it. Soon the franchise for Austin (Vanden Plas Princesses) was obtained and Bill started building his own hearses.

1948

Wilcox Limousines was founded as Bill and May recognised the potential growth and longevity of the business. In those days it was possible to purchase a new chassis and take it to an established coach builder to have a Hearse body built onto it. Soon the franchise for Austin (Vanden Plas Princesses) was obtained and Bill started building his own hearses.
Wilcox Limousines was founded as Bill and May recognised the potential growth and longevity of the business. In those days it was possible to purchase a new chassis and take it to an established coach builder to have a Hearse body built onto it. Soon the franchise for Austin (Vanden Plas Princesses) was obtained and Bill started building his own hearses.

1948

Wilcox Limousines was founded as Bill and May recognised the potential growth and longevity of the business. In those days it was possible to purchase a new chassis and take it to an established coach builder to have a Hearse body built onto it. Soon the franchise for Austin (Vanden Plas Princesses) was obtained and Bill started building his own hearses.
The business was incorporated with companies’ house as a private limited company.

1964

The business was incorporated with companies’ house as a private limited company.
The business was incorporated with companies’ house as a private limited company.

1964

The business was incorporated with companies’ house as a private limited company.
The Daimler DS420 Limousine and Hearse franchise was obtained.

1968

The Daimler DS420 Limousine and Hearse franchise was obtained.
The Daimler DS420 Limousine and Hearse franchise was obtained.

1968

The Daimler DS420 Limousine and Hearse franchise was obtained.
The business moved to the current premises at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with a large showroom.

1970

The business moved to the current premises at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with a large showroom.
The business moved to the current premises at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with a large showroom.

1970

The business moved to the current premises at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with a large showroom.
Bill retires due to ill health. There son’s Peter and Paul take over management of the business.

1974

Bill retires due to ill health. There son’s Peter and Paul take over management of the business.
Bill retires due to ill health. There son’s Peter and Paul take over management of the business.

1974

Bill retires due to ill health. There son’s Peter and Paul take over management of the business.
Eagle Specialist Vehicles was formed building Vauxhall Hearses and Limousines.

1985

Eagle Specialist Vehicles was formed building Vauxhall Hearses and Limousines.
Eagle Specialist Vehicles was formed building Vauxhall Hearses and Limousines.

1985

Eagle Specialist Vehicles was formed building Vauxhall Hearses and Limousines.
1992

1992

Jaguar tender an exclusive contract to convert Jaguar XJ saloons into Hearses and Limousines which Wilcox and Eagle win. To this day, they are the only Jaguar Cars supported Coachbuilder worldwide.
1992

1992

Jaguar tender an exclusive contract to convert Jaguar XJ saloons into Hearses and Limousines which Wilcox and Eagle win. To this day, they are the only Jaguar Cars supported Coachbuilder worldwide.
Eagle Special Vehicles establish a factory in Northampton in order to construct aluminium bodied vehicles.

2003

Eagle Special Vehicles establish a factory in Northampton in order to construct aluminium bodied vehicles.
Eagle Special Vehicles establish a factory in Northampton in order to construct aluminium bodied vehicles.

2003

Eagle Special Vehicles establish a factory in Northampton in order to construct aluminium bodied vehicles.
Eagle S.V. relocate to a new 55,000sq.ft. production facility in Wigan, Lancashire.

2012

Eagle S.V. relocate to a new 55,000sq.ft. production facility in Wigan, Lancashire.
Eagle S.V. relocate to a new 55,000sq.ft. production facility in Wigan, Lancashire.

2012

Eagle S.V. relocate to a new 55,000sq.ft. production facility in Wigan, Lancashire.
Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition salon-funeraire.com. Where they exhibited the newly launched International offering; A Wilcox built Hearse based on the Jaguar XF model. Blending the tradition of a Wilcox Hearse with the modern European style. More here...

2017

Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition salon-funeraire.com. Where they exhibited the newly launched International offering; A Wilcox built Hearse based on the Jaguar XF model. Blending the tradition of a Wilcox Hearse with the modern European style. More here…
Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition salon-funeraire.com. Where they exhibited the newly launched International offering; A Wilcox built Hearse based on the Jaguar XF model. Blending the tradition of a Wilcox Hearse with the modern European style. More here...

2017

Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition salon-funeraire.com. Where they exhibited the newly launched International offering; A Wilcox built Hearse based on the Jaguar XF model. Blending the tradition of a Wilcox Hearse with the modern European style. More here…
The latest model is launched, a new 5 door Hearse and matching Limousine. Built on the Jaguar XJ model, these matching pair are set to be the new Royalty of British Funerals. 

2018

The latest model is launched, a new 5 door Hearse and matching Limousine. Built on the Jaguar XJ model, these matching pair are set to be the new Royalty of British Funerals. 
The latest model is launched, a new 5 door Hearse and matching Limousine. Built on the Jaguar XJ model, these matching pair are set to be the new Royalty of British Funerals. 

2018

The latest model is launched, a new 5 door Hearse and matching Limousine. Built on the Jaguar XJ model, these matching pair are set to be the new Royalty of British Funerals.