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Classic Car Insurance

Cover from £77.76 per year*

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  • Cover for shows & events including public liability as standard

  • Unlimited EU trips - up to 35 days per trip as standard

  • Protection against theft, fire, and accidental damage when vehicle is off the road, being restored and also whilst in transit

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*Premium shown (£77.76) reflects the average insurance premium, including Insurance Premium Tax (IPT), paid by the lowest 12% of customers who purchased a classic car insurance policy between January 2026 and March 2026. Prices exclude our customer service fee. This figure is provided for comparison purposes only. Actual premiums vary based on individual circumstances, your car details, and the type and level of cover you select. This is not a guaranteed price. Full terms, conditions, and exclusions will be provided with your quotation.

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"Quick, easy and good value for money. A company you can trust with your classic car."

John, 28/04/2026

"It’s easy to do online and when you speak to staff, it all 100% clear and easy to understand so very happy."

Paul, 02/02/2026

"Every step was easy and quick. I have recommended people to you and will continue to do so. Thank you."

Clive, 18/02/2026

"Good insurance at a very competitive price. Clear explanations of exactly what you pay and what is covered."

Peter, 10/05/2026

Why choose classic car insurance with Footman James

As classic car insurance brokers for over 40 years, we know that we’re not just insuring the mechanical nuts and bolts of a vehicle - our car insurance for classic cars is protecting the memories, hard work and passion the owner has for their vehicle too.

As a result, our policies are a little different – something worth keeping in mind when you compare classic car insurance policies.

Our comprehensive classic car insurance policy provides shows & events cover as standard plus European motoring for 35 days too. You can also tailor the policy to suit your individual needs with our FJ+ range of optional extras which include Agreed Value, Breakdown Cover and Legal Protection, plus many more.

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Shows & events cover as standard

European motoring for 35 days as standard

Optional cover to drive other classic vehicles over 20 years old

FJ+ range of optional extras includes Agreed Value, Breakdown Cover and Legal Protection

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Tailor your quote with FJ+

We can now offer a range of additional policy options, which allows customers to tailor their cover to suit their particular needs.

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Cover from £77.76 per year*, get a quote online, or speak to a member of our expert team.

Document download

For added convenience, you can also choose to go paperless with your documents and instead access them online, any time anywhere.

Choose one of our policy documents to download. These give general information regarding our classic car insurance products. For your personal policy documents please visit our document portal.

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Renew your policy

You can renew online if you’ve received your renewal invitation and are happy with the terms. To make any changes, please call our team.
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Access your policy documents

To access your documents, simply login or register to our customer document portal. To register, you will need the email address and postcode you provided when taking out your Footman James policy.
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Get a quote from Footman James today

Cover from £77.76 per year*, get a quote online, or speak to a member of our expert team.

*Premium shown (£77.76) reflects the average insurance premium, including Insurance Premium Tax (IPT), paid by the lowest 12% of customers who purchased a classic car insurance policy between January 2026 and March 2026. Prices exclude our customer service fee. This figure is provided for comparison purposes only. Actual premiums vary based on individual circumstances, your car details, and the type and level of cover you select. This is not a guaranteed price. Full terms, conditions, and exclusions will be provided with your quotation.