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The Midland Automobile Club hosts two days of nostalgic competition this coming weekend (4th to 5th July 2015) when both classic and modern cars compete on Saturday followed by the inspiring sights and sounds of Vintage racing cars taking to the iconic hill on Sunday. Saturday’s event is the Reg Philips Memorial Trophy Meeting, named […]
July 31st, August 1st & 2nd 2015 will see the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage their 41st Annual Show at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK and attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has announced a Drive to Work Day to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of its FJ+ cover options. To mark the occasion Footman James supported by insurance partner Ageas Insurance Ltd are offering all classic car, kit car, ex-military and vintage commercial vehicle customers […]
Latest research suggests that those driving silver cars are cool, calm and elegant – what’s more they can also be part of history at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (24-26 July 2015). The World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer and the celebrations include a special Silver Jubilee track cavalcade. […]
It’s the world’s longest-running motoring event and regularly attracts around five hundred entries, many of whom have been competing for many years… but for those considering taking part for the first time, where to begin? To help first-timers considering joining the annual capital-to-coast pilgrimage, organisers have produced a comprehensive guide designed to make the entire […]
Project Pinnacle, which is set for launch later this year, will be a 70th anniversary celebration model, referencing Bristol Cars’ rich heritage and executed as a modern take on the best of British craftsmanship, engineered to excite and satisfy as a high performance Bristol car. Bristol Cars is deeply proud to announce that the machinery […]
An attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Classic Cars has been put on hold, to allow classic car owners more time to register. The event, which is set to take place in Coventry and is being organised by Coventry Transport Museum and Footman James, with support from Jaguar Heritage […]
Insurance brokers Footman James has announced its sponsorship of a special YouTube channel celebrating one of the world’s most iconic cars on an epic adventure. Footman James is sponsoring Harry Metcalfe’s Testarossa to the Sahara video, which charts the adventure of taking a Ferrari on a 2000 mile trip to the world’s largest hot desert. Harry […]
A rare example of Aston Martin’s first ever luxury four seat touring car is to be offered at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, taking place on Saturday 23rd May 2015. The car, a 1937 Aston Martin 15/98 2L Long Chassis Tourer, was built on the 31st of May 1937 and eventually registered on the 25th […]
Classic & Sports Car – The London Show is proud to announce details of some of the world’s finest classic car dealers who will be displaying an incredible array of historic cars at Alexandra Palace this autumn. Joining the world’s most famous collectors and motor manufacturers, Alexandra Palace will play home to the world’s most […]