Clayton Classics

Voting is now open for the Classic Cars Magazine Epic Restoration 2024-25, and we are in the running with two of our biggest restoration projects – our 1962 Jaguar E-Type and 1931 Austin Seven Swallow Sports. Both vehicles took a huge amount of work to bring them back to their former glory, so we are very proud to see them recognised alongside such stunning restorations among the rest of the finalists in Classic Cars magazine’s annual competition. If you would like to show your support for our projects or vote in this year’s competition, you can find more information about how to vote in our latest blog here... #classiccarrestoration #classiccarCoventry #classiccars

We are proud announce that we have been shortlisted in the Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2025 in not one, but two categories. They are the Manufacturing Innovation Award and the Automotive, Aerospace & Rail Award. This is our first time entering these manufacturing awards, which has recognised our innovation in developing bespoke heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for classic cars. We will find out if we have won on Wednesday 9th April, so please keep your fingers crossed for us! #claytonclassics #manufacturingawards #coventry

If your classic car has just benefitted from a restoration, then you will want to keep it in the best condition. But what should you be looking out for once you have put in all the hard work of a restoration? Our latest blog provides top tips for classic car maintenance so owners can enjoy their pride-and-joy at its best following its rebuild. #classiccar #classiccarcoventry #classiccarrestoration  

For more than one hundred years, Clayton has been a technical innovator for vehicle heating systems. It now has two arms to the business – Clayton Classics and Clayton Vehicle Systems – who are successfully building on this legacy, whether it’s for classic cars, buses, trains or in the marine industry. In our latest blog we take a trip down memory lane and delve into Clayton’s history to see how we have evolved and built in industry innovations to our bespoke, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Find out more... #classiccar #classiccarcoventry #classiccarrestoration

What do classic cars have in common with buses and trains? The answer…they are all benefitting from the crossover technology and high-performing climate control systems. In our latest blog, the team from Clayton Vehicle Systems has shared their insights with Clayton Classics on bespoke upgraded air conditioning systems and renowned heating performance. These technically advanced climate control systems are aiding classic car owners, ambulances, bus drivers (and their passengers) alike! We spoke to our colleagues in Clayton Vehicle Systems to find out more about the commonality in industry-leading heating systems. Click here to read more.... #classiccar #classiccarcoventry #classiccarrestoration 

Winter can be tough on classics – is your car difficult to demist, cold in the cabin and unpleasant to drive at this time of year? You don’t need to leave it in the garage undriven and wait for the warmer months to arrive, as a bespoke upgraded heating system will make driving it a pleasure once again, whatever the weather. Our latest blog provides insight on the benefits of our modern, and authentically styled, heaters which are keeping classic car owners warm and comfortable behind the wheel. Find out more here.... #classiccar #classiccarcoventry #classiccarrestoration

Restoring a classic car is immensely rewarding but, it can have its challenges and take up a lot of time. If it’s the first time you’re planning on bringing an older car back to life, then some simple, but essential, steps can make all the difference in helping to get the car on the road. Check out our latest blog for the lowdown on how to tackle a classic car restoration for beginners. #classiccar #classiccarcoventry #classiccarrestoration

We’re delighted to share that Clayton Classics is in the running for the Classic Cars Magazine Epic Restoration 2024-25, and we will need your votes to help us win.    It is going to be a tough battle against very worthy competition, but our meticulous restoration of a 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 fixed-head coupé, that had been dismantled and left abandoned for 50 years, is surely a strong contender.    Voting does not take place until May to decide the top restoration, so we will keep you updated on how to support us nearer the time, but in the meantime, you can find out more about the restoration project here -     https://lnkd.in/erGf4GSV    #classiccarrestoration #JaguarEtype #coventryclassiccars

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the timeless joy of classic cars and the memories they create. Whether you’re cruising through snow-dusted streets or parked by the fireplace, we hope your holidays are filled with warmth, nostalgia, and a little extra horsepower 🎅🚘✨ The whole Clayton Classics team would like to wish a huge thank you to all of our wonderful customers and partners for an incredible 2024. We’ve had the pleasure of working on some stunning cars, and we are honoured to have played a role in helping you get the best out of your classic – no matter the make, model or age. Here’s to revving up more adventures in the New Year! We will be closing our workshop in Coventry on Friday 20th December for the Christmas break, and we will be opening our doors for the new year on Thursday 2nd January. We look forward to seeing you soon, and we hope you have a classic Christmas and a legendary New Year!

Clayton Vehicle Systems, which is part of the Clayton group of business, has built on our brand's long history of expertise in vehicle heating systems to deliver new infrared systems for Yorkshire Ambulance Service, in partnership with O&H Vehicle Conversions Across our both of our businesses, including Clayton Classics, we are technical leaders in heating and air conditioning systems across a variety of sectors such as buses and coaches, domestic vehicles, small conversion vehicles, and of course, classic cars. These ambulances are quite different from the types of vehicles we normally get through our doors at Clayton Classics, but we are delighted to see them out on the road with Clayton's patented technology now benefitting the patients of Yorkshire. You can read the full news article about the new partnership on FleetNews here... Or to find out more about our heating expertise contact us today.