There is plenty of news at the moment about the automotive industry as a whole struggling. With rising prices across the board, from purchasing to learning to drive, as well as greater focus on other forms of personal mobility, it’s widely reported that young people simply aren’t interested in cars. read more>>
The annual Stafford Bike show is just around the corner and once again our Footman James team will be in full force to talk everything classic bike and classic bike insurance related. read more>>
The term “homologation special” has an important place in the hearts of motoring fanatics around the world. read more>>
We’ve picked some of those interesting cars that are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025; and don’t worry if you think we’re missing some out, there are plenty more that we shall look at in greater depth. read more>>
Apologies for the feeling that time is marching on, and perhaps feeling rather old right now, but Toyota’s RAV-4 is indeed 30 years old. It may not have the fascination of a classic supercar from the same era, or the interest of a low-production run curiosity. But it’s impact on automotive culture is undeniable. read more>>
There are a number of famous car designers that resonate with automotive aficionados; those that have left their mark with a variety of significant vehicles. read more>>
Want An Experience? Go Biking In The Boonies read more>>
Nobody really knows when bikes started heading off road, but it’s pretty likely that the habit of taking a motorcycle off the beaten track is as old as placing an engine into a bicycle chassis itself. read more>>
Sneaking its big anniversary into the end of 2024, the Renault Alpine GTA started production at the end of 1984, and was the first model to come from the Alpine name officially under Renault ownership. read more>>
The race to decarbonise transport is frantic, both in the UK and internationally. read more>>
It seems strange to think, considering the marque’s history and reputation, but McLaren’s Le Mans 24 Hours win 35 years ago was never supposed to happen. read more>>
There's a lot of classic Japanese racing motorcycles coming up for auction in 2025 read more>>
The thought of importing a classic car, van, or motorbike is tempting to a great many automotive aficionados. read more>>
Weather has the greatest single effect on driving other than the driver. With winter weather throwing cold, ice, snow, flooding, and windy conditions our way, it’s important to prepare a classic vehicle properly, whether for driving or storing; even more so than with more modern machines. read more>>
The classic vehicle industry is at crossroads - many owners want to keep their vehicle as authentic as possible, replacing parts like-for-like where they can, but there has always been an element of ‘improving’ upon what they have. read more>>
GTi – three little letters, one legendary badge. People, whether into cars or not, know its impact; a sprucing up of performance and handling in a compact, affordable package. read more>>
Open-face helmet sunburn – just one challenges of classic bike renting and riding in the USA read more>>
Yup, sorry to break it to you, but the Ferrari F355 turned 30 years old in 2024. Now that may give you a hit of ‘I feel old’, but it’s a perfect excuse to take a look at one if Ferrari’s undoubted gems. read more>>
There are a few manufacturers that could claim to have produced the most important long-lived engines. Rover’s V8 for example lasted from 1967 until 2006, and it wasn’t new to start with, based as ot was on a General Motors design. read more>>
The list of famous racing cars is a very long one, and each will have their own favourite models from history. But how about those workhorses that helped get them there? read more>>
The Bizzarrini name may well sound familiar thanks to the recent revival of the name to produce a limited run of 24 remakes of the company’s stunning 5300 GT. read more>>
Choose any one of these modern Italian classics and your daily drive will be brighter, brisker, and you don’t need to sell the family’s da Vinci to own any of them. read more>>
Referred to in hushed tones by classic car aficionados, and regarded as ‘the most beautiful race in the world’, the Mille Miglia is a motoring event of the same caliber and legend as the likes of the 24h Le Mans, Monaco Grand Prix, or Indy 500. read more>>
Enter your details below and sign up to the Footman James newsletter, to stay up to date with the latest classic events, news and competitions.
We use cookies to improve your experience when using our website. Some cookies have already been set.
To find out more about the cookies we use, view our cookie policy
You have selected the current hour of the day which means that you will be contacted at this time next week. If you would like to be called back today, please select a timeslot in the future.
Footman James would like to keep you informed about the insurance products we offer and provide you with information about the latest shows, events and competitions that may be of interest to you. If you would like to receive these from us, please choose how you would like us to contact you:
Please select at least one option.
Footman James is part of The Ardonagh Group. If you would also like to receive the latest offers on selected financial and related products and services from The Ardonagh Group, please choose how you would like us to contact you:
Your callback request has been successfully received. we will contact you at the time you have asked for.
