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Footman James revealed at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, that the brand-new classic car TV show, The Car Years, will be hosted on ITV4. ITV4 is a haven of sport, action and entertainment, now thanks to The Car Years, it’s adding to their classic car programmes too. Alongside some of the world’s […]
The search for Britain’s Best Classic Destination is over, with Lakeland Motor Museum being crowned the winner. After originally being nominated as part of a 30-strong long list by Practical Classics readers and Footman James clients at the start of the year, Lakeland Motor Museum made it to the top 10 shortlist after a public vote. From 6th May […]
Earlier this year, classic car insurance specialists, Footman James, bought a tired 1987 VW T25 van which needed some TLC; now restored, all it needs is for you to give it a name. With help from both Practical Classics and specialist restorers, CBR Motor Bodies, the worn-out vehicle and its classic VW polo trailer were revamped in time for […]
Specialist vehicle insurance broker, Footman James, can now arrange insurance for specialist sports cars, competition cars and support vehicles. For over 30 years, Footman James has provided insurance solutions for the specialist vehicle market and the introduction of these products further expand their existing offering. Whilst already offering existing classic vehicle customers Track Day cover […]
Research of over 1025 women and 55000 policies revealed that the driving factor for classic car ownership for 21% of women was nostalgia, followed by 19% who said they were encouraged by friends and family members and 17% who saw it as a good investment. During the research process, Footman James requested that female enthusiasts […]
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 […]
As winter sets in, heralding darker evenings and wintry weather conditions, leading insurance broker, Footman James is offering tips to motorists on how to avoid winter driving claims. David Bond, Director of Footman James said: “Although many enthusiasts choose the winter months to carry out maintenance jobs, this time of year does come with its […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has announced it will be sponsoring the Manchester Classic Car Show for the second year running. Specialist insurance broker Footman James has confirmed its sponsorship of this new national event, after successfully supporting the event in 2013. Taking place at Event City exhibition centre on Saturday 20 and […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has launched a competition to win a restored Morris Traveller. Specialist insurance broker Footman James has teamed up with Classics Monthly to offer one lucky enthusiast the chance to win the 1968 Morris Traveller De-Luxe. The competition was officially launched at the 2013 Classic Motor Show […]