Footman James has teamed up with Practical Classics to give you the chance to win a year’s subscription to Practical Classics and a John Lewis Hamper! read more>>
At first glance the process of buying and selling a classic should be easy. You see a vehicle you like, visit it, have a look over it, maybe take it for a test drive and then if you like it you buy it. But before you do any of that, it’s important to think about where you are buying from. read more>>
Andrew Frankel, one of the founders of The Intercooler, a proud partner of Footman James, takes us through what it is like to ride with Formula One driver, Karun Chandhok. read more>>
Welcome back to part two of our Tyre Safety Month feature – if you missed our first chapter, click here to catch up with the story so far. We’re back with our expert Dougal Cawley, Managing Director of leading classic supplier Longstone Tyres, and all-round tyre guru… read more>>
The final FJ Coffee & Chrome gathering of 2021 once again attracted an outstanding selection of cars, with guests of the sold out meet heading to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. read more>>
A gallery of photos from our Coffee & Chrome meet at the British Motor Museum in October 2021. read more>>
The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but we catch up with XK Engineering's Managing Director David Beale to see how he has dealt with the pandemic, his health condition and much more over the past two years whilst running two businesses. read more>>
In the first of this two-part guide, we’ll give you the run down on the cheapest routes to racing. Strap in… read more>>
Save the 9th November in your calendars for a brand new Quiz Night as it marks the start of the British Motor Museum’s new series of Museum Lates running throughout the winter months. read more>>
My 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is temporarily back in the garage after its recent repaint, which many of you spotted on the last HG video. Here, I explain why it's back and what's been going on over the past few weeks.
It’s been more than six months since the last update on the middle aged biker's adventures. It seems time flies when you’re having fun on two wheels – it’s safe to say he has lot to update you on… read more>>
This Christmas you’ll be spoilt for choice with a selection of Christmas events and gift ideas from the British Motor Museum. read more>>
McGurk Performance Cars, Aston Martin specialists, undertook a full restoration of a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 during the lockdowns of 2020 and completed this summer. read more>>
Teenager Max Jones has now taken the reins of an annual classic event that attracts over 150 cars and 300 people. Taking place in Staffordshire, the event aims to bring people together and raises money for charity. read more>>
Ford Dagenham has been responsible for building nearly 11 million vehicles. Just over 90 years since opening, the plant continues to play a major role in Ford's European operations. read more>>
The first road bike to exceed 140mph through the speed trap at the famous MIRA test track was not one of the Japanese superbikes but a product of Italy, with a little bit of UK influence; the Laverda Jota. In the mid-70s when even Kawasaki’s mighty Z1 ran out of steam at much above 130mph, the Jota reigned supreme. read more>>
This '65 Porsche 911 has been subtly modified by Sports Purpose to appear to be a regular 2.0litre, SWB 911 but to be nothing of the sort. Powered by a high-revving, Tuthill built 2.2litre, 200bhp engine, this £350,000 classic sounds brilliant and could well be the purest driving 911 of them all.
This October, Footman James is marking Black History Month with a celebration of some key Black and Brown figures from the automotive landscape. Our first feature told of the astounding lifetime achievements of Charlie Wiggins; now, we’re heading off the circuit, to an inventor whose sagacious inventions are still making our lives safer today. read more>>
We are now one month into E10 being readily available at all petrol stations across the UK, but as most are aware, there are major issues that E10 can cause for your classic vehicle. read more>>
Back in 1981 an eager teen bought a Honda motorbike with big dreams of riding it. Unfortunately, it was short-lived as his disapproving father banned it, but now the pair have been reunited. read more>>
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