Peter James Insurance Blog
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...
New Exclusive Partnership with MG Car Club
We are delighted to announce a new, exclusive partnership with the MG Car Club! MG Car Club Insurance is a a new insurance scheme designed specifically for members by MG enthusiasts. The scheme will offer benefits that create a compelling reason to join the MG Car Club and, through its...
Goodwood Revival 2024 in pictures – part one
The Goodwood Revival continues to be one of the largest and most ambitious classic car events in the world. Here is part 1 of our 2-part reflection on the highlights of this year’s Goodwood Revival, the 25th, to have run since it started in 1998. ...
National Classic Car Loan Project – Triumph Renown
Civil Engineer Jon Boucher, from Northamptonshire, shares his experience of borrowing a Triumph Renown from owner Harry Beacall. Applying to the Classic Car Loan Project I’ve always had an interest in older cars, particularly those with classic curves & and styling, partly because, as a young child, my father,...