Peter James Insurance Blog
Origins of the VW Golf: The saviour of the ‘people’s car!’
How Italian styling, NSU’s engineering expertise and Audi’s engines made VW one of the world’s largest car makers. The enormous Volkswagen Group now encompasses some of the great marques of motoring history including, Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Seat, Skoda and Audi. In recent years it has vied with...
Peter James Insurance are delighted to sponsor the inaugural Pride of Ownership competition at MX-5 National Rally
We are delighted to announce sponsorship of the inaugural Peter James Insurance Pride of Ownership competition taking place at the MX-5 National Rally at the British Motor Museum on 17th September 2023. At the club’s 29th annual National Rally, visitors to the event will be able to cast their...
Harris Mann 1938 – 2023: The classic car world bids fond farewell to a styling hero
The automotive world has lost one of its most pivotal designers – Harris Mann, who has passed away at the age of 85. Harris Mann was born in London in 1938. He worked at Duple, the (American) Loewy Consultancy. Then after some time out of the country for National...
Peter James Insurance announces exclusive partnership with the Mk1 Golf Owners Club
We are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with the MK1 Golf Owners Club to provide a new insurance scheme tailored to enthusiasts of these increasingly popular classic cars. Continuing Peter James Insurance’s development of new, club-focused insurance initiatives, this exclusive partnership will deliver an insurance offering specifically designed...
Genius or Anomaly? The Porsche 911 at 60.
It wins races, it wins rallies, and you can take it shopping without worrying about reliability, visibility or luggage capacity. There is nothing quite like the Porsche 911 and this year – the marque turned 60 years old! Anyone who cares about the sensation of driving, those unique feelings...
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...
New concept car revives a long lost classic car brand – The Triumph TR
Exciting news has reached us, that our friends and partners within the Triumph Sports Six Club will be intrigued about. 100 years after making its place in history as a leading sports car brand, the Triumph Motor Company makes headlines again with a new all- electric concept car, created...
A Triumphant century
Our car club partners, the Triumph Sports Six Club (TSSC) are celebrating 100 years of the Triumph marque in 2023. The members of the TSSC are going to enjoy a packed programme of celebrations throughout the year. So, a whole century after the Triumph motor car first appared, let’s...
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...
