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£10 million James Bond Aston Martin ‘found’

Once driven by Sean Connery, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 has supposedly

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£200 million grid to celebrate 20 years of Goodwood Revival

The 20th anniversary year for the Goodwood Revival will see a £200m gr

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£80 pound zephyr celebrates 40 years of success

A 1958 Ford Zephyr that lived an ordinary life in Portsmouth for almos

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10 classic car specialists you should be following on instagram

Who doesn't love looking through images of classic cars? Well, this Christmas view the top 10 classic car specialists to follow on Instagram this year!

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10 Reasons to Attend the Classic Motor Show

There's only a week to go until the Classic Motor Show 2017 and if you still haven't purchased your tickets, here's 10 reasons why you should!

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10 tips for driving in the snow

With snow throughout the country, we thought we would offer 10 general things to check if you’re thinking of driving, or need to, during adverse weather.

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Top 10 Tips For Keeping Your Classic Secure

Keep your cherished classic car secure. From immobilisers to forensic marking, we cover the ways you can protect your car from potential thieves.

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101-Year Old Drives Ford Mustang Mach-E

Harold Baggott, who drives daily, demonstrated an all-electric Ford Mu

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Quest for the pole: A celebration of 120 years of motorcycling

Royal Enfield is about to embark on a first of its kind motorcycle expedition to the South Pole as a tribute to their 120-year journey.

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13 Steps to Avoid a Winter of Discontent

These 13 winter-driving rules could make all the difference between ha

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174 classics revealed in huge barn find in London

If you’re looking for a classic that could do with a bit of a clean-up

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190E 2.3-16, the understated DTM

When the 190E 2.3-16, known as the 190E Cosworth, first appeared it di

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1928 3 Litre Bentley at Flywheel Festival

Read our synopsis of the car we will have with us at Flywheel Festival

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The 1930’s shed at the British Motor Museum

Mr Carter’s Garage is a wonderful example of a classic shed sent in by

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1932 Alfa Romeo P3 Next Entrant To Concours D'Elegance

A 1932 Alfa Romeo is the latest entrant to the FJ Concours d'Elegance.

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1962 Jaguar E-Type barn find to go under the hammer

After spending 20 years trapped inside a barn in the West Midlands, an

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Royal 1964 Aston Martin DB5 up for sale | Footman James

Is there anything better than an Aston Martin? Aston have made some st

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1980s Car Thieves Spot Classic Opportunity

Unfortunately, organised criminals have taken a liking to classics, no

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Classic Cars Popular in 1983

In 2018 we're celebrating 35 years of Footman James. Here are 10 cars

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20% off your Donington Historic Festival tickets

We are partnering with Donington Historic Festival to give you 20% off

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2017’s Major Motoring Moments

What a year 2017 has been for classic vehicles. Read up on all the maj

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Summer Fun at Chateau Impney Hill Climb 2018

Classic cars, classic bikes, supercars and competition cars were all s

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2021 RAC Historic Awards Finalists Announced

22nd October 2021

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WIN* £250 towards your classic vehicle insurance 2019

Full terms and conditions for Footman James' competition to be in with

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Celebrating the 25th British Mini Day | Footman James

Organised by our club partners, The British Mini Club, the day was one

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FJ wins Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service award

Feefo collects authentic reviews from real customers, which is benefic

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32nd International Classic MotorCycle show

The International Classic Motorcycle Show returns to Stafford for it's

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Is 3D printing the future for classic car parts?

Is there a quick, easy and cost-effective way of keeping our classic c

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Client story: 44 years with a Rover P5B

Paul owned his fair share of classics in his day but one stole his hea

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5 cars that were ahead of their time

Innovative, ambitious and way too early… these trailblazing automotive

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Five Classic Car Features That Are Banned

Over the last few decades the automotive laws regarding many aspects o

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5 reasons to add flood flash to your FJ business policy

Last year Footman James partnered with Floodflash, who provide rapid p

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57 Years With a Morris Mini-Minor by David Fort

From 1961 to 2018, Footman James customer David Fort has taken his Min

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6 questions to ask yourself when buying a classic car

Here are some questions to ask yourself when buying your first classic

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60 Classics Unearthed In French Barn Find

Around 100 rare vehicles have been discovered gathering dust under cob

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7 Simple Steps to Home Detailing

Have you ever wondered how you can detail your car from home? Check ou

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Celebrating 70 years of Porsche

The much-loved marque is getting coverage across the globe, from the C

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75 years of production – the Piaggio Vespa

In April, the Piaggio Vespa will celebrate 75 years of production. Fro

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924: The Porsche That Was Almost A VW

A transaxle marvel, the perfect weight distribution, beautiful styling

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95 best in breed classics under the hammer at Race Retro

Headlining the auction is an incredible 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, whic

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A 1963 Volvo PV544 - A Swedish Labour of Love

A rare model in fantastic condition, with a fascinating history. This

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A beautiful weekend at Flywheel Festival

A beautiful weekend spent at Flywheel Festival where aviation and clas

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A childhood dream made reality via Harry’s Garage

A review on independent review platform Feefo recently caught our eye

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A Classic Camper with a twist

If you're interested in classic campers, this unusual model may pique

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A closer look at the Supercar of the Century

October 28-30 sees the return of the Classic & Sports Car Show at Lond

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A ‘historic’ line-up at classic car auction | Footman James

There are stunning cars up for grabs including 9 Bentleys, 7 Rolls Roy

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A Piece of Cake Macmillan | Footman James

Friday 29th September Footman James staff raised money for Macmillan C

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A Show us your Shed story – Aidan Gribbin

This year’s FJ Show us your Shed competition revealed a treasure trove

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A slick operation; how to change your oil at home

A simple step-by-step guide to carrying out an oil change on your clas

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A Spectacular Line-up at the London Concours 2018

One of the highlights of the classic car calendar is the London Concou

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A Bug Love Affair That Goes Back 20 Years

Footman James employee, Lee Fowkes, has been the proud owner of Bertie

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A wonderful weekend at Goodwood Revival

Goodwood Revival returned in spectacular fashion this weekend in West

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Abarth – the birth of the racing scorpion

Famous as the in-house performance marque for the fastest of Fiats, th

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AC Cobra announce Series 4–electric

AC Cobra have announced the new Series 4 electric, the lastest model o

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Act of Love Leads to Classic Miniature BMW | Footman James

Roger Briginshaw has created a miniature classic BMW 328 in memory of

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advantages of joining a car club

Whether you're interested in classic Land Rovers or vintage motorbikes

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12 Days of Christmas Competition 2019 - Day 9

21st December 2019

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Agricultural barn turned classic garage hideaway

Our Show Us Your Shed competition brought forward some fantastic garag

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Aimee's Classic Story: Always Carry a Tool Kit!

Meet classic enthusiasts Aimee and James. The couple has a strong coll

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Air-cooled engines: pros and cons

One thing that is sure to divide opinion between the classic community

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Alfa Romeo and Alvis Represented in the 1926-1950 Class in the Footman James’ Concours D’Elegance

Chateau Impney Hill Climb will be playing host to the FJ's Concours D’

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Alfa Romeo 'Best in Show' at the Warren Estate | Footman James

A 1960 Alfa Romeo 3000CM Superflow IV stole the show at Salon Prive an

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Alfa Romeo Museum Re-opens to Celebrate 110 Year Anniversary

The stunning Alfa Romeo Museum has recently re-opened its doors to the

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Alfa Romeo takes FJ Concours d’ Elegance

This red classic Italian car overcame the challenge of a star-studded

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All Aboard – a Brief History of the Charabanc

Late in the 19th century the British evolved the internal combustion e

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ALL-NEW 'RENT & DRIVE' CLASSIC CAR RENTAL PLATFORM

The Outlierman, makers of the world’s finest driving accessories, toda

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Almost A Third Of Brits Name Their Classic | Footman James

A survey from ŠKODA UK reveals that almost a third of Brits name their

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The Americans Are Coming! | Footman James

Do you own an American classic car? More and more Brits are increasing

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The 'Silver Bullet' Moto Guzzi | Footman James

Craig Rodsmith, a respected metal-formers, fabricators and bike design

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An Action-Packed Weekend at Sywell Classic Piston & Props | Footman James

All the action that took place at Sywell Pistons and Props, from class

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An Interview with Motor Racing Artist Richard Wheatland

Richard Wheatland has been a petrol head since childhood. A love of mo

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An Urgent Appeal from the National Motorcycle Museum

The National Motorcycle Museum have launched an urgent appeal to all e

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Anti-green bike modifications likely to be made illegal

New measures by the Department for Transport (DfT) clarify their posit

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Anything and Everything Restoration | Footman James

We saw hundreds of vehicles attend this year's event and congratulated

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Are classic vehicles going to be banned?

With the ban on new petrol and diesel cars never far from the headline

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Artist Turns Car Parts Into Sculptures | Footman James

An Australian artist has used his unique talents to turn spare car par

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Artist Profile: Jonny Ambrose

We learn more about Jonny Ambrose, an artist with a lifelong passion f

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Artist Profile: Paul Ward

Meet Paul Ward - an award-winning Birmingham photographer who speciali

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Artist Profile – Stefan Marjoram

We meet Stefan Marjoram, the automotive artist, illustrator, animator

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Asbestos risk kills off classic Sunbeam | Footman James

A classic Sunbeam Rapier has been scrapped due to a risk posed by asbe

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Ask An Expert: Can I Drive My Classic With Stale Fuel?

In this edition of Ask An Expert, Morris Minor owner Roger Teare asks

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Ask An Expert: Fresh Fuel & Seatbelt Safety

Should you be concerned if your vehicle hasn't had a fuel change due t

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Ask An Expert: Faulty Fuel Gauges

In this edition of Ask An Expert we talk to Shadow Vehicle Services to

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Ask An Expert: Should I Consider Purchasing a LHD Classic?

In this post, David Simister from Classic Car Weekly explores the posi

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Ask An Expert: Oil Change Woes

In this edition of Ask An Expert, we ask Gary Bates from Triumph exper

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Ask An Expert: Oil & Filter Changes

In this instalment of Ask an Expert, we answer a question on annual oi

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Ask An Expert: Will Petrol be Accessible in 2030?

In this week's Ask an Expert, we answer a question regarding whether p

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Ask An Expert: Cover For Pillion Passengers

When the sun is shining, bikers want to share the fun of a bike ride w

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Ask An Expert: Seat Belts & Classic Cars

A question we get asked regularly at FJ is "Do I need to fit seat belt

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Ask An Expert: Slipping Windows

The driver's door window on my Rover P5B Coupe is slipping and will se

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Ask An Expert: Steering Wheel Fluid

David Knapp wrote in to ask how important it is to stick to the same b

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Ask An Expert: Should I Fill My Tank With Fuel When I Store It?

In the first of our 'Ask An Expert' series, we ask Cherished Storage t

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Ask An Expert: Tyre Age

In this edition of Ask An Expert, we explain when you should be changi

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Ask An Expert: Vehicle Valuations

Can you recommend a classic car specialist who can give me a price for

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Ask An Expert: How To Let A Cold Engine Warm Up

We're putting this question to the experts: is it better to let a cold

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Ask An Expert: Classic Mini Water Ingress

For the first of our 2021 Ask An Expert series, Mark Tomlin asks for h

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Aston Martin badge makers launch NHS Thank You Badge

Vaughtons, the Midlands-based metalware producer, have launched an NHS

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Once in a lifetime: Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Collection

Nicholas Mee & Co are offering a rare and unique trio of Aston Martin

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£9.6m Zagato becomes UK's most costly car

An Aston Martin Zagato has become a record-breaker for a UK-built car

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Atmos Clocks: poetry in near-perpetual motion

The Atmos Clock is an icon of horology produced by Jaeger LeCoultre. I

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Auction Classic Bike Lovers Last Wish

The late classic motorcycle fanatic Dale Winfield's last wish was that

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Austin classic stays in family for seven decades | Footman James

Click the link to read this remarkable story about a black pre-war Aus

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Autojumble Gets a Mod-ern Makeover | Footman James

Find out what's on offer at the "mods and rockers" themed Footman Jame

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Automotive Careers Expo Expanded to Support the Industry

The Automotive Careers Expo has been expanded to run alongside the Bri

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Back To The Future Car Could Be Set To Rematerialise

The iconic DeLorean DMC-12, star of the classic movie trilogy Back to

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Barn-find E-type to go under the hammer for £45K | Footman James

Hidden in a barn for over 40 years, it's now time for the big cat to c

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Barn Find Month - Chevrolet Camaro

Our March Barn Find is the Chevrolet Camaro which has been lain undist

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Barn Find Of The Month - Triumph Herald

Our February Barn Find is a Triumph Herald named Lady Brackendale, own

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Barn Find of the Month - Volvo Amazon Estate

James shares his barn find journey of a Volvo Amazon Estate he recentl

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B.A.T Chic Crazy

We take a closer look at The Alfa Romeo B.A.T. cars, a rare few concep

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Batmobile replica showcases at FJ Classic Car Show | Footman James

We are very excited to have the famous Batmobile replica on our stand

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Battery Advice from the RAC

Footman James breakdown partner, the RAC, share some tips on how to de

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Beaulieu to host first start-up of rebuilt 1950’s classic race engine

On Saturday May 19th, visitors will hear a classic British Racing Moto

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Beaulieu launches search for what makes a car luxury

Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum are on the search for your answ

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Iconic Classic To Get The Kiss of Life | Footman James

A 54 year old BRM V16 has been given the kiss of life, thanks to being

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Beaulieu welcome visitors to grounds and gardens

Beaulieu has opening it's doors to visitors this week once again, visi

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Beaulieu welcomes world’s fastest electric car

The Enfield’s original motor was replaced with a pair of 2,000DC elect

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Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble goes Morris Minor mad

The Spring Autojumble, one of the most cherished events for all classi

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Biking legend at Mechanics Motorcycle Show | Footman James

The Footman James staff were rushed off their feet as many enthusiasts

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Beauty Or Beast? What's Your Opinion On This Gold-Leaf Cadillac?

We want to know what you think of this flamboyant gold leaf motor. Vot

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Lend it like Beckham: Star’s TV bike on show

David Beckham's "Brazillian" Bonneville motorcycle will be on display

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Why you should become a Friend of the National Motorcycle Museum

The museum recently announced its brand new layout for 2017, and now,

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Beetle fan is reunited with 70s classic from his childhood

An appeal for recollections of the Volkswagen brand and its cars via F

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Absolute beginners: Modern classic bikes for the less experienced

If you're a newly qualified rider and looking for a bike to suit your

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BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF BMW MOTORCYCLES

BMW take us all the back to the beginning of their motorcycles, in the

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Is this Bentley the barn find of the decade? | Footman James

A vintage Bentley found in a Surrey barn has caused a stir among class

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Bentley Continental GT: The Car That Made Crewe Soar Again

Bentley has often walked a perilous financial tightrope, and this was

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Bentley Mulsanne - 40 Years of Ultimate Sufficiency

The last Bentley Mulsanne rolled off the production line to modest fan

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Bentley To Represent The 'Best of British' At The Footman James Concours d'Elegance

Bentley will be the third marque to represent the 'Best of British' at

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Bentley Motors welcomed into the Leather Working Group

Taking the next step on it’s Beyond100 journey, Bentley has become the

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Best Classic Car Investments Revealed! | Footman James

Do you own a classic car? Are you sitting on a small goldmine? Read ou

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Classic car market ‘best collectible investment’

According to studies, classic cars are seen to see the best financial

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Bicester classic car hub plans landmark hotel

Classic car hub, Bicester Heritage, has a vision that will change the

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Bicester Heritage welcomes new addition to its Motor Transport Yard

Bicester Heritage welcomes new addition to its Motor Transport Yard, g

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Bidders To Battle For Best Jag

George Best's famous Jaguar E-Type will go under the hammer on October

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Bike Facts Disc: Sharing The Thrill Behind Your Bike's Rides, Mods and Adventures

What better way to distract yourself over the winter season and curren

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Bike Icon Barry Puts the Sheene on Auction | Footman James

Classic bike fans have the chance to bid on Barry Sheene's racing memo

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Black and Silver Number Plates: The Law, Suppliers & Advice

Read our guide to find out all you need to know about when it's legal

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Black History Month: The story of Charlie Wiggins

Black History Month, an annual celebration of black and brown heritage

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Black History Month: The story of Garrett Morgan

We're taking a closer look at an inventor whose sagacious inventions a

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British Motor Museum awarded funds from Government

The British Motor Museum awarded £261,500 from the second round of the

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British Motor Museum celebrates Drive It Day by offering museum entry discount for classic cars

British Motor Museum is celebrating Drive It Day by offering a museum

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BMW 333i: The forgotten homologation special

For many enthusiasts, it doesn’t get much finer than the homologation

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BMW Classic Car Group Launches a Brand New Online Series

BMW enthusiasts will be pleased to hear the BMW Group have started a n

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Bond Bug: three’s a party

Brought to life in 1969, the Bond Bug hit the dealership forecourts in

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Bonhams' £6.5m 2021 Goodwood Festival Sale

Goodwood's first auction since the pandemic struck featured some great

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Book your Epsom Classic Car Rally tickets today for £29

Saturday June 3rd will give drivers and passengers the opportunity to

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Breaking the mould – the most iconic shooting brakes ever made

In this post we round up the most iconic coupes that were turned in to

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Brewing up a Storm at Coffee & Chrome | Footman James

Footman James kicked off their 2019 calendar with their very own Coffe

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A Brief History Of Indian Motorcycles

One of the oldest motorcycle manufacturing companies, Indian Motorcycl

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The Bristol Bus Company – from Boom to Bus

The Bristol Bus Company - From Boom to Bus. Aged just 19, Sir George W

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Bristol Cars: planely wonderful engineering

Following the end of the Great War, Sir Stanley White, head of the 'Br

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It wasn’t Only Fools and Horses at the Bristol Classic Car Show…

The first of our Bristol Classic Car Shows kicked off this weekend at

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britains best classic cafe round up

Our 1600-mile round road trip with Practical Classics has come to an e

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Britain's Best Classic Car Club - Nominations

We're on another journey with Practical Classics, but this time its se

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Britain’s Best 30 Classic Car Clubs Announced

Find out who has made your top 30 shortlist in Footman James and Pract

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Britain’s Best Classic Car Named

The best British car ever produced was announced at the first ever Cla

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Britain’s Best Classic Destination

Footman James have partnered up with Practical Classics to hunt down B

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Britain’s Best Classic Destination – The Tour

Join us as we travel the length of the country visiting the top ten fi

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Britain’s best museums for classic motorcycles

Check out Britain's best museums for classic motorcycles for those dre

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British brutes in new suits

Jensen Interceptor and the Bristol 411 Mk8 to go head-to-head in 2022

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British classic cars – Now on an envelope near you! | Footman James

The Royal Mail have just released a new set of British classic car sta

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British gents to re-enact Italian Job in annual rally | Footman James

Join these British gents as they embark on a journey to re-enact The I

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British Grand Prix Cars Reunited After 90 Years

The first ever British Grand Prix cars are due to be reunited this yea

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British Hillclimb Championship: Introducing Matt Ryder

We learn more about Matt Ryder, a BHC driver, and the British Hill Cli

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British Motor Museum Announce New Partnership with King & McGaw

The British Motor Museum has announced its new partnership with King &

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British Motor Museum accredited silver by ECOsmart

The British Motor Museum has become the first museum to be accredited

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British Motor Museum Release Summer Schedule

The British Motor Museum have announced their schedule of shows for th

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Iconic V16 BRM To Make Its Hill Climb Debut

The legendary BRM V16 will make it's first appearance at the Chateau I

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Brooklands Braced For MG Bash

Last weekend hundreds of enthusiasts gathered in Surrey for a celebrat

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Brooklands’ superb ‘Supercar Sunday’ | Footman James

A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Maseratis, Ferr

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REUNITED WITH A 1965 BSA BANTAM D7 DELUXE

Lucky winner Richard Vernon has been kind enough to share his story ab

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Charity to lend classics to budding young apprentices

Calling all young enthusiasts. An Oxfordshire charity is calling young

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Classic cars to suit every budget

Whether you want to invest in a Ferrari or a Morris Minor, Motoring Re

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Bugatti proves they’re just big kids with new Type 35 replica ride-on car

This is the ultimate toy for Bugatti fans but the Type 35 replica ride

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Bullitt’s Epic Car Chase Recreated in Celebration

No classic film is complete without a thrilling car chase. And it’s st

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Buying Bikes – Yamaha FS1E

Can anyone explain how a piece of legislation manages to catalyse a su

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Cadillac, The Legend

In 1958 the Cadillac Eldorado was ahead of it's time, with AC, electri

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Caffeine & Machine – what’s it all about?

A new event was launched last weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon and we ha

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Cancer-Hit Car Builder’s Classic Triumph Over Adversity

We hear Neil Buxton's story about how he plans to restore his Classic

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A Tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore

A motorcycle enthusiast and charitable hero has sadly passed away, but

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Car enthusiasts’ armchair autumn calendar

Get your teeth into these virtual activities perfect for any classic v

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Car that started Nissan story put on show

You may think the vehicle pictured here looks familiar - and there’s g

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Car Theft Hot Spots In The UK

Do you know the car theft hotspots in the UK? Read more to find out an

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Care for your Classic Like a Professional Course Terms & Conditions

Courtesy of Footman James and Heritage Skills Academy, you and one gue

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Ever thought about a career in classics?

Ever thought about a career in classics? For many owners and enthusias

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Carl Froch on the racetrack at Silverstone

Carl Froch, a well-known boxer has challenged himself to swap the boxi

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Carry on camping

Camping is a way of life for some Brits, if you've never thought of ta

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‘Style et Luxe’ at Concours d’Elegance | Footman James

The Style et Luxe won’t feature the fastest cars at the show, or the l

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Coffee & Chrome Collective enjoy friendly Yorkshire Hospitality

With nearly 500 vehicles taking the early morning run to the NY500 Caf

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CCM Motorcycles celebrates golden jubilee with new investment

British competition bike manufacturer CCM celebrates 50 years and new

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Celebrate Father’s Day in retro style

If you haven't got any plans for Father's Day, why not make your way t

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Celebrating at La Vie En Bleu | Footman James

Bank holiday weekend saw Prescott Speed Hill Climb celebrate all thing

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Celebrating Classic Bike Sounds

One of the charms of classic bikes is the symphony of sounds they make

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Celebrating International Youth Day with a Creative Competition

The international federation of historic vehicles has opened a competi

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Celebrating the best at this year’s Classic Bike Live! | Footman James

Over the 28th-29th October, the East of England Showground saw a varie

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Celebrating the life of the iconic Bentley V8

After over sixty years of production, the Bentley 6¾-litre V8 engine i

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Celebrations and Restorations at the NEC Classic Motor Show

One of the UK's biggest classic car shows returned to the NEC in Novem

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Celebrations at the Lotus Cup Series’ awards

On December 2, at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, Competition

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Eighties-Themed Charity Classic Car Rally Raises £100k | Footman James

Classic cars linked to a number of 1980s films and TV shows took part

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Featured Garage - Charles Ware Morris Minor Centre

Read our latest 'Featured Garage' interview with Zac Ware, of Charles

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What you missed out on at the Chateau Impney Hill Climb 2019

The summer event of the year, Chateau Impney Hill Climb, took place on

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The Chateau Impney Hill Climb set to return 7 - 8 July 2018

After a successful event this year, we are very excited to be a part o

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The search for a childhood memory: Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

The search for an Aston Martin DB5 Convertible which has travelled the

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Chitty Chitty exhibit set to go with a Bang Bang

One of the most iconic classic cars of all time is set to have its own

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Choosing your first classic bike

If you've never owned a classic motorcycle before but would love to, i

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Spoilt for choice this Christmas at the British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum has a variety of Christmas events and gift id

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Chrome Carbon: Classics and the Environment

We sat down with Footman James partner, Chrome Carbon, to discuss how

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The Travelling Citroen 2CV | Footman James

A classic Citroen 2CV took a couple from China across 19 countries. "O

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Iconic Citroen DS Electrified by Electrogenic

Pioneering classic car electrification company, Electrogenic, creates

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Citroën SM: Gallic thoroughbred?

If you wanted 1970s cool, you don't need to look much further than the

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City Concours Announces Line Up | Footman James

Are you ready for an incredible automotive garden party in the heart o

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City Concours to show ‘Evolution of the Supercar'

150 cars will be displayed, showing the evolution of the supercar. All

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1970s Fords provide greater return than Ferraris

Classic Fords from the 1970s have provided a better return on investme

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Footman James Classic American Car of the Year Heat 3

The Footman James Classic American Car of the Year is back, and Heat T

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The Footman James Classic American Car of the Year 2018

Our annual Footman James Classic American Car of the Year has started

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Classic Bike Legends: Do They Measure Up?

Some classic bikes have been elevated to legendary status: The BSA Gol

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Welcome to Classic Bike of the Month. This month features Dave Oram's

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Classic Bike of the Month - Yamaha YZF R7

Our August Classic Bike of the Month is a very special 1999 Yamaha YZF

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Classic Bike of the Month - BMW R32 | Footman James

The R32 is special - the first bike produced by BMW under the BMW name

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Classic bike of the month - Moto Guzzi V8

With its easily distinguishable body and milestone engineering, the mo

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Classic bike of the month - Norton Commando

This British Norton-Villiers bike was first released in 1967 at the Ea

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Workshop Guide: To Alloy Polishing

This Workshop Guide is all about how to polish alloy. As we know, allo

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British Hillclimb Introduce: Alex Summers

Alex Summers is a British Hill Climb competitor with a long-lasting fa

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Workshop Guide to an Alternator Health Check

Steve Cooper returns with another fascinating workshop guide to how yo

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Workshop Guide to the Art of Body Solder

Steve Cooper talks us through the art of body solder. If you don’t hav

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Workshop Guide to Carb Balancing

In this post, Steve Cooper, editor of the VJMC, talks us through the a

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Workshop Guide to Corrosion Prevention

Once you've finally restored a bike or bought the bike of your dreams

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Workshop Guide to CV Carb Refurbishment

What’s involved with a CV carb overhaul? We deal the dirt and give som

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Workshop Guide to Decal Application

If you own a classic motorcycle, there will be a time when you replace

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workshop guide to electrical fixes

Follow this guide to electrical fixes to ensure you stay on top of all

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Workshop Guide to Final Drive Gearing

In the latest instalment from VJMC editor, Steve Cooper, we look at ho

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Workshop Guide to Flywheel Magneto Timing

There are a hundred and one ways to compromise a motorcycle’s performa

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Workshop Guide to headlights and lenses

In the latest instalment of our workshop guides, VJMC editor Steve Coo

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Workshop Guide to Mikuni Two Stroke Carbs

Poor running is often either ignition or carb related. We’re delving i

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Workshop Guide to Percussive Maintenance

Hammers and bikes normally end in tears; but sometimes percussive main

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Workshop Guide to Seat Recovering

At some point when owning an old bike, it’s likely that the seat will

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Workshop Guide to Setting Up A Bike Lift

If you're regularly in the workshop, like the author Steve Cooper, a b

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workshop guide to stroker oil issues

Read more to gain an insight to one of the most common two stroke oili

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Workshop Guide to Swinging Arm Bearings

In this post, editor of the VMC0C, Steve Cooper, talks us through how

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Workshop Guide to Transmission Trauma

VJMC editor, Steve Copper demystifies a motorcycle's gearbox by charti

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Workshop Guide to Valve Clearances

In this edition of his workshop guide, Steve Cooper, editor of the VJM

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Workshop Guide to Vibration

VJMC's Steve Cooper looks at how you can prevent the hassles of vibrat

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workshop guide to why forks fail

If something is working on a motorcycle, we take it for granted and do

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Classic bikes as investments

Should you start investing in classic bikes? We take a closer look at

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Footman James launches ‘Classic Car Beginners Workshop’

Footman James will launch its first classic car beginners workshop ser

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Classic cars, classic TV shows – can you name them all? | Footman James

How well do you know your classic cars? Can you recognise these vintag

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Clean Cars Ensure It's Not Grime Up North

Make sure to give your classic car a good clean. A recent survey show

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Classic Collection Goes Under The Hammer | Footman James

A former businessman is putting his lifetime collection of classic car

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Classic Car Exemption Rolls On | Footman James

The Budget 2014 included welcome news for classic car owners - a rolli

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Classic Car Fans Could Suffer If Discontinuations Mount

British Motor Heritage is to stop supplying Triumph TR7s car parts, le

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The growth of classic car finance options

FJ have partnered up with the UK's specialists in classic car finance.

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Classic US Vehicles Get A Special License Plate

Classic car owners are able to have their own classic license plate in

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Classic Car of the Month - Audi Quattro | Footman James

A German classic is our new Classic Car of the Month. It has earned it

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Classic Car of the Month - Austin Mini | Footman James

It's time for the latest instalment of our Classic Car of the Month se

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Classic Car of the Month - BMW E30

We take a look at a 1980s German classic - the BMW E30. This popular '

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Classic Car of the Month - Ford Cortina

This popular classic still holds a place dear to the hearts of many cl

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Classic Car of the Month: Jaguar E-Type

We head into October with a brand new Classic Car of the Month. This m

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Classic Car of the Month: Land Rover Series I, II and III

This month we take our classic car of the month off-road with the Seri

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Classic Car of the Month: MG Midget

Our final classic car of the month for 2015 is the unmistakable MG Mid

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Classic Car of the Month - Morris Minor | Footman James

This month we’re looking at the Morris Minor, a car popular both back

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Our Classic Car of the Month is a true British classic; the Triumph Do

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Classic Car of the month Ferrari 250 GTO

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most sought-after cars of all t

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Classic Car of the Month - Golf Mk1 GTI

Welcome to Classic Car of the Month. This month features Bob, a Golf M

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Classic Car Of The Month Jaguar Mark 2

One of these iconic models comes in the form of the Jaguar Mark 2, a l

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Classic car of the month: Lamborghini Miura

Our classic car of the month blog has rolled around and this time we’v

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Classic Car Of The Month Morgan Plus 8

The Morgan Plus 8 is our April Classic Car of the Month. Read more to

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Classic Car Of The Month Triumph TR6

Ever owned a Triumph TR6? Check out our Classic Car of the Month and f

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Classic car owners gear up for annual veteran run

Over 426 vintage vehicles are expected to compete in the annual veterc

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Classic car owners warned over substandard parts ‘flooding the market’

With MOTs no longer a legal requirement for vehicles over 40 years of

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Entries Invited for Classic Car Run | Footman James

Owners of vintage vehicles are invited to one of the country's best-lo

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Thousands sign petition to axe classic car scrappage

Help prevent our historic vehicles entering scrappage schemes. Sign th

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Classic Car Shows and Events - Roundup #1 | Footman James

Get a quick look at upcoming classic car shows until the end of Septem

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Classic Car Shows in the UK | Footman James

Interested in visiting Classic Car Shows and Other Car Events in the U

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Call for exemption from new transport regulation proposals

The HCVA have urged the Government to make allowances for them if new

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Classic Car TV Like Never Before | Footman James

Classic Car TV like never before... a new television show is going und

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classic car vs modern car

Thinking of buying a classic car? Find out the pros and cons of owning

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Rosie Outlook For Raoul’s Classic Trek | Footman James

A re-commissioned Range Rover, named Rosie, is about to embark on an e

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10 Classic Cars That Are Close to Extinction

Sierras, Cortinas and Metros were commonplace on British roads in the

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Classic cars in the movies | Footman James

The DeLorean, The Mini Cooper, The Beetle - We take a look at classic

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Classic Cars - Out Of Low Emission Cities? | Footman James

Classic cars are about to be tested with 12 British cities each vying

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Classic cars ‘most valuable passion asset’ | Footman James

Classic car values continue to grow despite drop in 2016! Click the li

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Are classic cars exempt from ULEZ?

How will the Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs) now in place in 13 citie

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Classic Cars – What Makes Them So Special?

What makes a car a classic? What makes classic cars special? At Footma

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Classic Clubs Should Embrace Motorsport | Footman James

According to the Motor Sport Association (MSA) more classic car clubs

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Can I drive my classic car daily if it’s insured with classic car insurance?

Find out whether you can drive your classic car on a daily basis and t

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Classic enthusiasts warned of rise in online scams

Buying a classic car online can be very convenient and great way to gr

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Classic Fans Get the Joys of Coys | Footman James

Fancy snapping up an early Christmas present? Read our latest blog to

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£24m Classic Ferrari becomes Britain's priciest | Footman James

A classic Ferrari has reportedly changed hands for £24 million making

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Classic Fiesta Has A Lot On Its Plate

We asked you to provide your classic car photos for our new online cus

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Classic Guitars From Ter-riff-ic Cars | Footman James

Australia-based Dave Gartland makes bespoke aluminium guitars using de

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Classic Jaguar Insurance

Find out more about Classic Jaguar insurance.

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Classic Jaguars reunited after time apart

Two classic Jaguar owners reunited their cars, after 50 years apart, a

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Classic Lambo Gears Up For ‘Six Nations’ Contest

A bright orange Lamborghini Miura will take on 5 other classics from a

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The Land Rover Reborn Tour | Footman James

The Reborn Tour of the Solihull plant will give visitors the chance to

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Decoding The Logos Of Classic Marques

What do you know about the logos and iconography of classic vehicle ma

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Classic Merc The Star Of Retromobile 2016

A classic Mercedes stole the show at this years Retromobile. Read more

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Classic Mercedes Benz - A legendary contribution | Footman James

One of the best known car manufacturers in the world, Mercedes Benz’s

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Rare 1960 classic Minis head to auction

A pair of rare classic Minis are going under the hammer this summer, t

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Classic Mini Insurance

Find out more about Classic Mini insurance.

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Classic Car of the Month - Aston Martin DB5

Our Classic Car of the Month for April was voted for by you and is oft

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Classic Morris Minor Still Going Strong | Footman James

Morris Minor owner John Davies, 84, has clocked up a staggering 300,00

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Classic Motor Show 2014: bigger and better than ever

Didn't have a chance to attend the NEC Classic Motor Show 2014? Our la

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Bike of the Month - Vincent Black Shadow

If you’re a fan of classic motorbikes, chances are the name Vincent Bl

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Classic bikes through the eras: 1890-1940

We take you on a journey to look at the bikes made from 1890 - 1940. D

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Classic bikes through the eras: 1950-2016

Looking back at the significant bikes made in 1950 to 2016. Did your f

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Classic Motorcycle Bargains

Whilst the price of classic bikes has risen in recent years, there are

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Caring for Your Classic Motorcycle Over Winter

With winter fast approaching, we take a look at how you can store your

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Classic Motors That Never Picked Up Speed

A classic automobile list compiled by The Independent newspaper discus

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84% of classic owners oppose new ‘anti-tampering’ proposals

UK Government’s proposed new ‘anti-tampering’ regulations could impact

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Classic teenage racer cars

Can you think back to your first ever car as a young boy or girl? Chec

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Classic Triumph Motorcycle Insurance | Footman James

Get classic Triumph Motorcycle Insurance from trusted insurer Footman

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Classic TT Festival Plans Dunlop Tribute

The organisers at Classic TT are urging anyone who has one of Dunlop's

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Classic Vehicle Industry and the UK Economy

An independent report has found that the classic car industry as a who

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When does a classic car or bike become MOT exempt?

Owning a classic car or bike has some perks, especially if it's 40 yea

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Classic Vehicle Road Tax Explained

From taxation classes and costs to buying or selling classic vehicles,

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Classic VW Insurance

Find out more about Classic VW insurance.

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10 classic vehicles for the perfect wedding

Our top 10 favourite classic cars for any wedding, including; a Rolls-

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Classics less damaging to environment than modern vehicles

Research from the Indicator Report, shows that when compared to modern

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Classics At The Proms

When Nick's grandson wanted to arrive at his school prom in style, Nic

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Clio V6: 20 years since the hottest hot hatch!

Hatchbacks have been hot since 1976. But what do you remember about Re

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Confessions of a middle-aged learner biker

Getting on a bike for the first time can be daunting. In this blog, a

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Confessions of a Middle-Aged Learner Biker part 2

Our middle-aged learner biker is back with another tale from the road.

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CONFESSIONS OF A MIDDLE-AGED LEARNER BIKER PART 3

Trading in their Scramblers for a more luxurious bike and a trip to Sc

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Convert your classic to electric with Classic Motor Cars

Have you considered converting your classic to electric? Classic Motor

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Choosing the right oil for your classic bike

If you want to start a debate with a classic biker, ask them which oil

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Everything you need to know about converting your classic to LPG

Increasing fuel prices are apparent, but is there a cheaper alternativ

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Cool Cord Voted Best Preserved Classic

Dan Davis’s 86-year-old Cord L-29 has scooped the first of the new Fed

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Could classic cars have a hydrogen future?

Battery electric vehicles might have grabbed the headlines more than a

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Cross-ply vs Radial Tyres

Do you have a preference in what should be fitted to your vehicle? Rea

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How I Got Into Classic Bike Ownership by Andrew Brimson

For many of us, classic vehicles are not just simply old motors, they

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Dacre’s Dozen Up For Classic Auction

Multimillionaire Graham Dacre puts his 12 vehicles up for auction late

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David Beckham’s V8 Volante up for Auction

Football fans and classic enthusiasts alike will have a rare opportuni

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David Brown, from Tractors to Aston Martin

How much do you know about the 'DB' initials which appear on every sig

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Dazzling Jaguar C-type goes under the hammer for £5.7m | Footman James

A head-turning classic Jag fetched nearly £6 million at auction in Mon

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Before they were famous: Derek Sharp’s life in cars

Derek Sharp has been a client of Footman James for over three decades

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Top Motoring Designers Pick Their Most Beautiful Cars

The Ferrari 250GT, Jaguar E-type & Aston Martin DB4 are famed for thei

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Diamonds - From the Fourth Century to a Billion Dollar Industry

Humans have been fascinated with diamonds since the 4th Century BC, bu

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The workshop guide to disassembling a bike

Steve Cooper talks us through how to kick-start a project that's a wre

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DMG’s Inaugural MX-5 Open Day | Footman James

We attended one of our partner's open day to show our support. The Dav

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Do I need a tachograph for my vehicle transporter?

Whilst we are all familiar with tacographs, are you aware of the new r

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Do You Live in a Supercar City?

Grange Vehicles has ranked the UK’s supercar city hotspots based on th

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Who can stop the charge of the Charger?

The Ford Charger is an iconic American muscle car. In this blog, we lo

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Don’t throw away your paper licence | Footman James

Thinking of throwing away your paper driving licence counterpart on Ju

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Double trouble for TV classic owner

Footman James client Nick, is definitely not car shy from owning XR3s

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Drivers will lose licence if they fail roadside eye test

UK police are cracking down on road users with poor eyesight, with spe

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Driving in the First-Chance Saloon

There's never been a better time to invest in a classic saloon, with v

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Driving in the EU after Brexit: How will my Footman James policy be affected?

As the UK prepares to leave EU, Footman James are also preparing to en

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Ducati's Troy Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary Tribute

2021 marks 21 years since Troy Bayliss set his mark on motorcycling hi

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Dusty Lamborghini found in Grandma's Garage

Reddit user Eriegin, discovered a Lamborghini Countach 5000 S, a Ferra

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DVLA Seeks To Resolve Classic Registration Disputes

The HCVA welcomes the news that the DVLA has agreed to talk to classic

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New E10 petrol may mean classics will "run better"

Author Paul Ireland has suggested that classic engines may run better

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Does E10 petrol pose a threat to classic cars?

By 2020, the UK could be selling a new generation of ‘green’ petrol kn

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Eco-friendly classic cars?

There's a question that's been plaguing us recently - if no new cars w

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Eight future classic risers from £1k to £40k to savour now

Fancy the wind in your hair, and want to make it a Modern Classic? Fro

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Electric classic cars, are they still classic?

A debate that is clearly dividing the classic community is electric cl

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Maserati owned by Sir Elton John goes under the hammer

2005 Maserati once owned by Sir Elton John will go under the hammer to

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Stranded Emile Leray feature content

Emile Leray, French electrician converts Citroen 2CV into a motorcycle

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FJ Employee in classic on Wedding Day | Footman James

Footman James employee shows her commitment on wedding day, when she w

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Drive Endangered Classics with Trackdays.co.uk

Classic cars that are now a rare sight have been given a new lease of

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English Footballer's Love Affair with Cars

In celebration of England getting to the final of the Euros 2020, we'v

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English Wines: The Grapes of Worth

Footman James caught up with Andrew Cairns, a consulting wine merchant

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An enjoyable day out at The Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival | Footman James

The Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival was busy from the beginning of the d

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Enthusiasm boils over for Kettle sale | Footman James

A classic bike enthusiast has auctioned his Suzuki "Kettle" for more t

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Enthusiasts drive across Australia in 1930 Ford Model A | Footman James

Rod Wade and Austen Richie went on an adventure of a lifetime - drivin

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Ethanol: a classic threat?

Why do classic car owners scrutinize the use of ethanol? It may be in

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Exotic non-exotics

In this blog we delve into the phenomenon of 'exotic non-exotics' - th

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Facts Disc at Car Fest 2021

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Famous Wedding Cars

Wedding season is fast approaching. We cannot wait to see what's in st

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Fancy a career in classic cars? | Footman James

If you fancy a career in classic cars, this apprenticeship could be fo

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Classic Motor Show 2016 | Footman James Insurance

Thousands of motoring enthusiasts flocked to the Classic Motor Show at

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Father ‘suing son’ over Classic Cars | Footman James

A son is being sued by his own father, for not returning four classic

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Favourite Vintage Cars for Weddings | Footman James

Getting married and would love to turn up to your big day in a vintage

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Featured Garage - H.Horsfield & Son | Footman James

This month’s ‘Featured Garage’ is H. Horsfield & Son, a classic motor

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Featured Garage - Paul Matty Sports Cars

This month’s ‘Featured Garage’ is Paul Matty Sports Cars; a Lotus spec

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#FemaleEnthusiast stories | Footman James

"My definition of a Classic car has to be open top, long sleek bonnet

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I’m a manager in the automotive industry first, a woman second

Exclusive interview with some of the most revered women in the automot

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Featured Garage - Fernhurst Motor Company | Footman James

Read our latest 'Featured Garage' interview with Graham Munt, General

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First-ever schematics set launches for the Ferrari 250 series

GTO Engineering makes automotive history as they launch the first-ever

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Ferrari celebrates 70th at Goodwood | Footman James

The beautiful Ferrari celebrated its 70th birthday last weekend at Goo

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Classic Ferrari F40 Sets Online Auction Record

A rare classic blue Ferrari F40 has sold for a European record-breakin

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Ferrari Infographic | Footman James Insurance

Take a look at our great Ferrari Infographic! See how Enzo Ferrari bui

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Ferrari unveils ‘closest drive to Formula 1'

Ferarri unveils two limited-edition models: the Monza SP1 and the Monz

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Ferrari's 70th Anniversary Giveaway | Footman James

Missed out on Autumn's edition of Enzo magazine? Well, don't worry! We

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Deal or Mondial? Ferrari’s misunderstood GT

The Ferrari Mondial launched in 1980 to replace the Ferarri GT4. Was t

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Ferraris worth £120 million come to London Classic Car Show

There’s just over a month to go until the London Classic Car Show kick

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Goodwood's Festival of Speed confirmed as a pilot event

Goodwood's Festival of Speed is going ahead as a pilot event in July 2

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Fiat 500: People's Champion

The Fiat 500 is Italy’s entry to the people’s car hall of fame. First

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Starting with a bang: The Field Marshall Diesel Tractor

The first Marshall machine still needed a sheet of flaming paper, a sh

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Final Cars Revealed In The Footman James Concours d'Elegance

In this post we're announcing the final pair of cars that will be repr

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First ever Unipower GT at Beaulieu | Footman James

A milestone model of an extremely rare motor car was present at a pres

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First Trailblazing Cars Named | Footman James

Coventry Transport Museum has created a fabulous exhibition featuring

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Five modern classic luxury saloons for under £5k

Wondering about the best luxury saloon cars available to buy today for

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Five rare classics worthy of any collection

There are many interesting and rare classic car selections worthy to b

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Footman James Announces Cars for Concours d’Elegance Pre-1925 Class

We're happy to now be able to reveal the very first two cars in our Co

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FJ bring Batmobile to Manchester Classic Car Show | Footman James

Footman James brought a replica 1966 Batmobile which brought large cro

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FJ Classic American Car of the Year 2017 | Footman James

Our search for Classic American Car of the Year has begun and we have

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FJ Client Story - Carr by Name, Car by Nature

Footman James client Phil Carr has been ‘mad on cars’ since he was you

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FJ Guide: How to buy from a classic auction

Knowing how to buy a classic car or motorbike from an auction is a des