Peter James Insurance Blog
MG TD – The story of the MG that America loved first (Part 3)
Having successfully achieved a significant rise in production volume with the 1945 MG TC, MG’s managers realised there was only one way forward as they sped toward the 1950s and that was further expansion. The Nuffield Organization agreed, in theory, but were less than keen to divert their limited...
Drive It Day 2025
We love Drive it Day (and Ride it Day)! There is no better way to kick-start the historic vehicle season for another year. This year the event is even more special as it is 125 years since the 1,000 Mile Trial, the event that the national awareness day commemorates....
Have your say and shape the future of historic vehicles
Our partners, The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has launched its major five-year research to the entire road transport heritage community, and needs your help! Please participate in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey and keep transport heritage on our roads. Why the survey is vital… The Federation...
MG TD – The story of the MG that America loved first (Part 2)
The machinations of the Nuffield Organisation created obstacles for MG in the immediate post-war period. They sought to capitalise on the undoubted potential and marketing cache the MG brand had accrued in motorsport by expanding production and developing a new car. Succession Planning As we saw in part one,...
Realising a young driver’s dream – 1996 MX-5
Morgan is 19 and cannot remember when he didn’t dream of owning a Mazda MX-5. The looks, the freedom, the sound of the engine and the rasp of the exhaust. The roof-down summer evenings and road trips with friends were all in his mind’s eye. Finally, in 2020, at...
Classic Car Loan Project becomes Borrow A Classic
After 7 successful years of encouraging the next generation of classic enthusiasts, Borrow A Classic (BAC) emerges from the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). The new name was launched at the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ Expo event at the British Motor Museum on January 18th, with clubs...
British Motor Museum renews partnership for a second year
We are delighted to announce the renewal of the partnership with The British Motor Museum. As part of this, Peter James Insurance has pledged its support for three key 2025 shows – National Metro & Mini Show (1 June), BMC & Leyland Show (13 July) & Old Ford Rally (20...
Christmas 2024 Opening Hours
Please see below for our Christmas 2024 opening hours at Peter James Insurance. We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all our customers. We hope you enjoy the festive season, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New...
MG TD – The story of the MG that America loved first (Part 1)
We celebrate the anniversary of the MG TD, the car that was the firm foundation of MG’s worldwide success. Production of the MG TD started in late 1949, making the early cars now 75 years old, although the model was actually launched in January 1950. The MG TD, and...
Goodwood Revival Part 2
The Goodwood Revival continues to be one of the largest and most ambitious classic car events in the world. Here is part 2 of our 2-part reflection on the highlights of this year’s Revival, the 25th to have run since it started in 1998. The first race of the...
