Peter James Insurance Blog
The Ducati Apollo V4 Prototype story – Too much too soon?
Back in the early ‘60s, Ducati was one of dozens of Italian motorcycle manufacturers, struggling to overcome the situation in their crucial home market. From 1955, the tiny Fiat 500 car had sold spectacularly well and brought an end to the post-war boom in Italian motorcycle sales brought about...
The BSA MC-1 250. It could have been a contender!
The UK produced a constant stream of champions and challengers during the first fifty years of the World Championships but no British bikes at all for them to ride! You have to go right back to 1952 and Geoff Duke on the 350 and 500cc Manx Nortons to find...
Nortons at the beach – the Daytona years
The overhead-camshaft single-cylinder racers known as Manx Nortons were never officially called that name by the factory but, as every enthusiast of the marque is aware, they earned it for their continually successful performances in the Isle of Man TT from the 1930s onwards. On the other side of...
The AJS Porcupine – The first world champion
Ask any classic motorcycle enthusiast which marque first brought a 500cc World Championship trophy back to Britain and it is odds-on that most would answer with Norton. That would be a logical and unsurprising result given the many wins scored by that company’s relatively simple but hugely effective single-cylinder...
Iconic Auctioneers, the new name for Silverstone Auctions
Peter James Insurance has enjoyed a long collaboration with Silverstone Auctions, and we are often present at their sales to guide new owners and buyers in finding tailored insurance for their new cherished acquisitions. Now though, our friends at Silverstone Auctions are changing their name, launching private sales and...
The supercharged AJS V4 – Britains most exotic racer, ever!
In the late nineteen-thirties, continental European motorcycle manufacturers like BMW in Germany and Gilera in Italy were exploring the exciting possibilities presented by supercharging whereas their British rivals such as Norton and Velocette were still persevering with successful but unadventurous normally aspirated singles for their racing efforts. Whether this...
Getting started in classics – Part 4 – So you’ve bought a classic car, what now?
In our 4-part series we have already done our research, considered which classic is the best for our lifestyle, hovered around for-sale ads for weeks and even test driven a few classics. Now, we have decided to buy the best one. Now it’s in your garage. So, what comes...
Peter James Insurance announces exclusive partnership with the Panther Owners Club
We are delighted to announce a new exclusive partnership with the Panther Owners Club. Peter James Insurance has worked with the Panther Owners Club to design a unique insurance solution for Club members. Designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, it provides access to a range of exclusive benefits. The Panther...
A Brief History of Norton
The British brand that won the first ever Isle of Man TT celebrates its 125th anniversary this year and what a century and a quarter it’s been…read on for a brief history of Norton! It’s impossible to think of the famous silver and black bikes from Birmingham (now Solihull)...
Peter James Insurance announces exclusive partnership with the AJS & Matchless Owners Club
We are delighted to announce a new exclusive partnership with the AJS & Matchless Owners Club. Peter James Insurance has launched AJS and Matchless Owners’ Club Insurance, tailored specifically for enthusiasts of this diverse and historically significant marque. The creation of this new club-focused scheme offers members peace of...
