William Vincent Ltd.

"[1] They exhibited at the London Motor Show from 1919 until 1935 making many bodies for Austin and Sunbeam.

They became particularly noted however for their horseboxes making the first in 1912 [1] for the Edwardian millionaire racehorse owner, Solomon Joel.

When in the 1930s the demand for bespoke coachwork was declining Vincent turned increasingly to commercial vehicle work with horseboxes remaining a speciality.

During World War II the manufacturing site close to Reading station was used to make Spitfire parts.

[2] After World War II the company exhibited again at the Motor Show with a Rolls-Royce displayed from 1948 to 1952.