Shop tour NEWTON COMMERCIAL

Newton Commercial is known throughout the classic car scene for producing some of the very best automotive interior trim kits available. Currently employing some 60 staff members, this family-run business combines the latest machinery and technology with traditional skilled machinists and experienced coachtrimmers to offer a range of unique hand-finished products. Carpet kits, seat covers, formed mats, door cards, sun visors and even a range of complete seats trimmed to your individual specifications – there really isn’t much that they can’t do to help restore your interior.

However, before we dive into the tour, let’s take a trip back in time and see how it all began…

The apprentice

While the business opened its doors 40 years ago, Richard Newton’s introduction to the automotive industry dates back to 1962 when he was enlisted as an apprentice at the Morris Motors factory in Cowley. Each year just a dozen candidates were enrolled on a five-year apprenticeship course, hence this was a quite an achievement for an enthusiastic 16 year-old. Every