2022
Paul Wilcox, Wilcox Limousine’s Chairman, was granted the 2022 SEIB and National Association Of Funeral Directors ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
Our Heritage
2022
Wilcox Limousines won the International Quality Award 2022. Wilcox received recognition from industry quality experts, CQI | IRCA.
2022
Wilcox Limousines showcase five new vehicles at the National Funeral Exhibition (NFE), including the Nissan hearse, Bentley hearse and limousine, and Mercedes hearse and limousine. This marks the first time these vehicles have been displayed to the public, showcasing the latest advancements in the funeral industry.
2021
Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition. Where they exhibited the newly launched International offering; A Wilcox built All Electric Hearse based on the Nissan leaf.
2021
Wilcox Limousines, launch the Nissan all-electric hearse, providing eco-friendly options for funeral directors.
2020
Wilcox Limousines was awarded the equivalent of one million pounds in training and improvement activities by the NMCL.
2017
Wilcox Limousines attend the International Paris Funeraire Exhibition. 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.
2012
Eagle S.V. relocate to a new 55,000sq.ft. production facility in Wigan, Lancashire.
2003
Eagle Special Vehicles establish a factory in Northampton in order to construct aluminium bodied vehicles.
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.
1985
Eagle Specialist Vehicles was formed building Vauxhall Hearses and Limousines.
1974
Bill retires due to ill health. There son’s Peter and Paul take over management of the business.
1970
The business moved to premises at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrard’s Cross, Buckinghamshire with a large showroom.
1968
The Daimler DS420 Limousine and Hearse franchise was obtained.
1964
The business was incorporated with companies’ house as a private limited company.
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.
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.
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.