Clement (United Kingdom)

Clement Motor Co. Ltd was a British automobile manufacturer based in Coventry, active from 1908 to 1914. The company originated from the earlier formation of Clement-Talbot Ltd in 1903, which was established to produce cars designed by the Clement family in England. Initially, the company imported vehicles, notably the Gladiator model, through E.H. Lancaster.

In 1907, the company rebranded as Clement All British Motor Co. and began manufacturing vehicles in Britain at the Swift factory in Coventry starting in 1908. The cars produced were largely similar to those of Swift, featuring distinctive Talbot-shaped radiators, longer wheelbases, and higher price points. The range included models such as the 10/12hp twin and four-cylinder variants of 14/18hp and 18/28hp. Additionally, larger models like the 23/35hp and 35/45hp were offered, which were believed to be imported rather than produced locally.

Throughout its production years, Clement showcased its vehicles at various exhibitions, including the 1910 Olympia Show, where all displayed models featured bodies by Salmon. By 1911, all Clement vehicles were built by Swift, with the larger 30/40hp model being referred to as a French Clement, indicating its Gladiator lineage rather than a Clement-Bayard. By 1913, the company streamlined its offerings, discontinuing the twin-cylinder model and retaining only two four-cylinder options, the 12/14hp and 14/18hp, which closely resembled Swift's 12 and 15hp models.

In 1914, Clement introduced a new 16/20hp model, which, while similar in design to Swift vehicles, did not correspond exactly to any existing Swift model. The company ceased operations shortly thereafter, marking the end of its brief but notable presence in the early automotive industry.