Motoring & Carriages

Auctioneers of Fine Guns and Automobiles since 1919. Coys are proud to be upholding our founder's commitment to motor sport's illustrious traditions and cultures and have developed into one of the most prominent specialists in the sale and acquisition of historic motor cars, be it through our specialist showrooms, where some 30 vehicles are always on display ranging from a Mercedes SType to a Ford GT40, or at one of our auctions. With Coys developed auction network with important sales in England, Germany, Holland, Italy and Monaco each year, Coys are the best choice for any client considering the sale or purchase of a historic motor car. In 2006 the evolution of the company continued with the move of the company head quarters from the traditional home at Queen's Gate Mews to our new purpose built facility at Manor Court in Richmond. With state of the art sales and display facilities Coys at Manor Court represents the industry standard.

Autoglym products are to be found in all areas of automotive activity and are as equally suited to the professional user, the concours competition enthusiast and the family car owner. Autoglym enjoys technical approvals from many leading automotive manufacturers and close associations with owners car clubs. The company also maintains a very high public profile and attends many automotive related events. Autoglym is based in Letchworth, UK and employs over 100 personnel with product distribution to over forty countries. The company was founded in 1965 by a UK Motor Trade entrepreneur who developed a unique system for renovating used car paintwork. Today the name is synonymous with high quality car care and vehicle valeting products around the world.

The name Lejeune has been synonymous with first class bronze founding for the best part of 100 years. Established in 1910 as AE Lejeune (AEL) by Emil Lejeune and his wife Augustine, the company concentrated on small ornamental bronzes, decorative architechtural fittings and, with the spread of the automobile, car mascots. The first of these produced by the company was almost certainly the "Speed Nymph", the design for which was registered in 1917. The success of this first mascot enabled Emil to commission work from some of the best known artists of the day; many existing patterns bear the initials of sculptors such as Frederic Bazin and Charles Paillet. It was not long before Lejeune had established itself, and by 1929 was being described as "the world's largest motor car mascot manufacturer". Lejeune is unique in the breadth of services it is able to provide. We carry a range of over five hundred original patterns which may be supplied in a variety of finishes and mounting options to suit a variety of different applications. The Lejeune archive is constantly evolving, and it is our aim to continue this process of improvement. Some of our models have been in production for over 90 years, whilst new introductions are being made all the time. We aim for the highest quality in our bronzes and the sculptors we employ are all well respected in their individual fields. Sir David Hughes has contributed many additions to the range as have Anthony Maynard, Neil Dalrymple and Clark Watling. Where a specific need is not catered for from the existing range, for example for the commissioning of a new trophy or special gift, Lejeune is able to turn its skills towards producing a one-off item to a client's specification. We have produced many bespoke pieces over the years and welcome enquiries in this area.

Pentagon Auto Tint Reading are ‘the car window tinting professionals’. Our success is due to our commitment to quality and impeccable service. The quality of our work is almost indistinguishable from factory privacy glass, so much so that we have received approval and carry out work for major OEM’s including; Landrover, BMW (UK), VW/Audi and Mercedes Benz UK to name just a few. Our service centre in Reading is a fully equipped facility, with a dust free environment, essential for the quality of a Pentagon finish. Our experienced technicians use the latest techniques to ensure blemish free windows. All work is thoroughly checked during installation, after and before handover, thereby ensuring a perfect finish every time. With a combined experience of 18 years and thousands of cars tinted covering all models apart from Noble and Hummer. At Reading we have the know how to give your car the perfect privacy glass look.

Motor racing first came to Goodwood in 1936 when the 9th Duke of Richmond held a private hillclimb through the park. Five years earlier he had won the Brooklands Double 12, and then in 1948 he opened the Goodwood Motor Circuit. These early events inspired his grandson, the present Earl of March, to bring motor sport back to Goodwood. This resulted in the first Festival of Speed, held in 1993 in the picturesque parkland surrounding Goodwood House.