Our Story
Driving the future since 1892
The current local owners and staff of Curwood’s, could not be prouder to be a part of this incredible story.
Having been established in 1892, we carry on the superb service that has made Curwoods a household name in Jersey. The fleet is simply beautiful, with modern and classic vehicles kept to our excellent standards.
Service is paramount to us. Should you be The King or a Bride on your special day, the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey or a Business Person – we offer the same superb attention to detail, courtesy and good humour.
History
Curwoods has a rich and interesting past, and we hope future. We are still locally owned and managed and provide a service to the Crown, the Government of Jersey, visiting Dignitaries and Celebrities, Business Executives and Bridal parties for their important day.
Curwoods Family Business Tree from 1892 to 2008.
John Chambers Curwood.
With his sons Peter Chambers Curwood on the left and John Henry Curwood on the right before the boys joined the firm.
Circa 1929
WW2 Occupation requisition
Garage space requisition form from the German forces.
Circa 1941
Two Wolesley Ten cars seized by the Germans
Shortly after the occupation the Germans seized the two newest cars in the fleet with the intention of shipping them to France for use by senior officers, however they never made it.
The boat carrying the cars hit a mine mid-Channel and sunk!
Limousine service for the Germans
The occupation forced many local firms to provide services for the occupying forces, but this wasn’t without upheaval.
Whilst Curwoods were made to drive the Field Commandant around, they refused to work for the Germans and received no remuneration.
More stories here.
Circa 1942
Peter Curwood escapes and is captured
Prior to the occupation, Peter Curwood had won the prestigious Le Brun bugle for top bugler in the OTC at Victoria College.
In 1944, along with other OVs he escaped, only to have his kayak sink, to swim back to shore and be captured. He was imprisoned and escaped again and was hidden until the end of the war.
Circa 1944
Wedding vehicle
Wedding day for a lucky bride, in a split screen Rolls Royce.
Circa 1950
HRH Jersey visit
The Queen and Prince Philip being driven in Jersey, with Mr Curwood directing their driver around the local roads.
Circa 1978
HRH Queen Mother Jersey visit
The Queen Mother lands in St Helier harbour in May 1984.
Circa 1984
Letter from HRH the Queen’s mother
Letter received from the Equerry to HRH The Queen Mother June 2nd 1984.
Circa 1984
The Royal visit
The Queen and Prince Philip visited Jersey in 1989 for the grand opening of the new library in Halkett Place.
New (and current) owner Mark Reynolds.
Purchased Curwoods in 2017 and immediately invested in modern Jaguar XJ Autobiographies.
Circa 2017-2018
Ex-mechanic of Curwoods Garage 90th Birthday
We celebrated the 90th Birthday of Dennis Curwoods Garage ex-mechanic who started working for Curwoods at 19 and worked there for 30 years.
Circa April 2022
Visite Royale
Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq & The Royal Court transport for the Visite Royale in St Martin.
Circa July 2022
Curwoods 130th Anniversary
1892 – 2022
From Horse-drawn carriages to modern limousines with heated seats Curwoods has come a long way over the past 130 years.
Circa September 2022
New MPV added to the fleet
Reacting to a marked increase in demand in the market Curwoods adds a second MPV to the fleet in the form of a Mercedes V Class AMG.
Circa June 2025
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