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Ten ways to cut classic car running costs without cutting corners
Here are ten practical ways classic car owners can reduce running costs with compromising on quality.
European Motorhome Travel Insurance: Answering Your FAQs
At Footman James, we offer specialist motorhome cover with European travel included, so let’s explore some of the most common questions we hear about international cover.
Trials and error: why a classic trials bike is worth a (careful…) look
Five years ago this month, as, once again, the country was locked down, I was, like most of the bike-interested population hammering online auction sites and classic bike traders looking for something to do.
Buying A Campervan: The Best Time And Where To Buy
In this guide, we share the best times of year to buy and the places worth exploring, so you can make a confident decision and get closer to your next adventure.
Classic and vintage scooters: prices have dropped off a cliff - time to buy your dream.
Back in 2022, when classic and vintage two-wheeler buying was at times frenzied, to say the least, old scooters blindsided much of the collector community by suddenly becoming must-haves.
Why Bother With E10 Fuel? Surely E5 Is Enough?
As a classic car owner, chances are you’ve already had your fair share of pub chats, forum debates, and petrol station head-scratching over E10 fuel.
Audi 80 – 1966 (60 years)
Few cars can truly claim to have reshaped a brand’s future, but the Audi 80 is one of them and it laid the foundations for Audi’s modern identity.
Mercedes-Benz 123-series - 1976 (50 years)
January 2026 marks a golden milestone for one of the most beloved and enduring classics in automotive history - the Mercedes-Benz 123-series.
Top 10 checks to make when your classic car is in storage
Whether you’ve tucked your classic away for winter or it’s enjoying a well-earned break between shows, storing a car isn’t a “set it and forget it” affair.
Suzuki GSX-R – 1985 (40 years)
The motorcycle world had seen fast bikes before, but when the Suzuki G
Winter's here after a delayed start - it's bike storage prep time
Preparation for storing your bike this late-start winter should really
Why Bother With E10 Fuel? Surely E5 Is Enough?
As a classic car owner, chances are you’ve already had your fair share