Look down the list of cars launched in 2002 and it’s difficult to believe some designs are twenty years old; even more surprising is that a few are now on the brink of classic status. The year of the Queen’s Jubilee was also a golden year for new car launches – here, we’ve gathered our top four future classics now celebrating their 20th birthday… read more>>
Land Rover Defender 90 D200 Commercial Hard Top 5000 mile review. I've had this Defender Commercial for 4 months now and tested it in all conditions, including motorways, farm run about and towing a 6-wheel car transporter, often loaded close to 3.5 tonnes. How has the new Defender coped with it all? Find out here.
New year, new goals! Hopefully with a year absent of lockdowns ahead of us, we can start to make plans and achieve some of our goals this year. We recently asked our clients and email subscribers if they had any New Year Resolutions and we wanted to share their ambitions. read more>>
How would you like an old barn, in a quiet rural setting, where you and a few friends can store the cars that are important to you and generally chill out? We thought so. read more>>
Campaigners have urged the Government to make allowances for them if new transport regulations are implemented. read more>>
As we welcome in the new year, we look back through our ten most popular blogs on the Classic Hub throughout 2021. read more>>
Are you in the market for a classic car? These ten are definitely ones that you should consider as part of your search! read more>>
Tex Automotive, a subsidiary of British Motor Heritage, are now selling rare model cars mint and boxed on their website. read more>>
It can be difficult to decide which classic car you should purchase. But one thing is for certain, you need to buy something you love. Here are some questions to ask yourself so you can make sure you get it right for you. read more>>
In 1972, Daimler-Benz and Austrian manufacturing conglomerate Steyr-Daimler-Puch began work on what would become one of the greatest automotive rags to riches stories of all time. The Mercedes G-Wagon. read more>>
The 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed is a 650bhp, 208mph performance Coupe but is it the ultimate driving Bentley on sale today? Watch the video to find out more..
I've tested some great cars in 2021 but which one was my 'Harry's Garage Car of the Year' ? In this video I also delve into YouTube analytics for the channel and reveal who the viewers are on Harry's Garage & which videos they watched the most in 2021.
The restoration of my Jaguar XJC V12 manual took 10 months to complete and in this video I go through all the costs on this project and all my other cars in Harry's Garage. I also explain why I'm using ethanol free storage fuel in all my bikes and why I use CTEK chargers in the garage.
In the 1950s and early 60s, the hottest roadburner available to a rider on an everyday income was not the product of a single manufacturer but a home made special, the Triton. By fitting a Triumph twin into Norton’s legendary featherbed frame (to make a Tri-ton), an owner could combine the gutsy, free-revving performance of the Triumph motor with the exemplary handling and steering of the Norton frame. read more>>
Footman James client Nick Askew, is definitely not car shy from owning XR3s, XR3i Orion injection Ghias, a white e-reg RS turbo, to a Porsche Boxster and Cayenne Turbo to an Audi TT convertible to TV classics, DeLorean and a Trotter van. read more>>
This year’s inaugural FJ Show us your Shed competition revealed a treasure trove of spaces, one entry that caught the judges’ eye was Aidan’s. We take a closer look at his shed. read more>>
The origin of the species – the Italian DNA of the original BMW M car read more>>
In 1978, six cylinders with double overhead cams and 24 valves was a hot specification even for a sports car engine. BMW used exactly this spec in its M1 supercar. Imagine then, the impact of a motorcycle appearing with such an exotic power plant; inevitably the motorcycle press went into orbit. read more>>
Enter your details below and sign up to the Footman James newsletter, to stay up to date with the latest classic events, news and competitions.
We use cookies to improve your experience when using our website. Some cookies have already been set.
To find out more about the cookies we use, view our cookie policy
You have selected the current time slot of the day, our team will endeavour to call you as soon as possible.
Footman James would like to keep you informed about the insurance products we offer and provide you with information about the latest shows, events and competitions that may be of interest to you. If you would like to receive these from us, please choose how you would like us to contact you:
Please select at least one option.
Footman James is part of The Ardonagh Group. If you would also like to receive the latest offers on selected financial and related products and services from The Ardonagh Group, please choose how you would like us to contact you:
Your callback request has been successfully received. we will contact you at the time you have asked for.
