As a trainee journalist on a local newspaper, back in the day of concrete deadlines, mistake-intolerant typewriters and grainy black and white photos read more>>
The Footman James Coffee & Chrome Collectives are all about community and the common ground is found in conversation read more>>
You’ve bought a classic car, you’ve got the bug and now you want more. read more>>
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Forget your Moto GP and your World Superbikes, there’s much more fun to be had if two-wheel thrills are your thing read more>>
Let’s talk about the weather. The British climate can be rather frustrating: for weeks you can enjoy beautiful spring/summer sunshine read more>>
How many times have you seen a classic car – or bike, van… – you once owned and wished longingly that you still did? In a nostalgic industry, read more>>
Ralph Lauren bought one, as did Mike Tyson then Rod Stewart. Clint Eastwood and 50 Cent were also owners, but what’s so great about a Ferrari F50 read more>>
From Ayrton Senna to Walter Rohrl – the cars that got the Midas Touch during their development read more>>
They weren’t kind to the planet and they demolished fuel, but here’s a handful of production cars that had a monster block under the bonnet read more>>
A new exhibition about the Targa Florio Road race opened at the Bugatti Trust Museum at Prescott during our Coffee & Chrome event on May 18th read more>>
Car logos are some of the most famous brand icons in the world. Produced in their millions, and seen in their billions, car badges are instantly recognisable by a great many people – even those without much interest in cars. read more>>
This year sees Volkswagen’s popular Polo celebrate its 50th anniversary. The best-selling supermini was launched in 1975, and has gone on to become one of the Wolfsburg manufacturer’s most important models. read more>>
The new electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E was unveiled on the 45th anniversary of the original 5 Turbo, but why is the 80s car such an icon? read more>>
We’ve all looked at a car and wondered how on earth it got made. Often, it’s a one-off or customised model, but occasionally, it’s a standard car, straight from the manufacturer. read more>>
Agreed value cover ensures your classic car is properly insured. Learn how this cover works and why Footman James is trusted by classic car enthusiasts. read more>>
What is classic car insurance? read more>>
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