Classic Car

Our comprehensive classic car insurance policy provides cover for single vehicles under £150,000. The policy includes shows & events cover as standard plus European motoring for 35 days too. You can also tailor the policy to suit your individual needs with our FJ+ range of optional extras which include Agreed Value, Breakdown Cover and Legal Protection, plus many more.

  • Shows and events cover

  • The option to retain salvage in the event of total loss

  • Spare parts cover up to £250

Man wearing sunglasses driving a classic convertible on a sunny day, viewed from the passenger seat

Why choose us?

Founded in 1983, the Footman James brand has grown to be one of the UK’s leading specialist vehicle insurance brokers, currently insuring over £500 million worth of vehicles.

What’s more, at Footman James we take the responsibility of protecting classic vehicles seriously. From running our very own classic vehicle meets, Coffee & Chrome, to offering specialist rates to a whole range of classic car clubs. We also support the upcoming generation of classic owners by providing classic car insurance for young drivers and those under 25 for certain makes and models (exclusions apply).

The standard cover

  • Shows and events cover

  • The option to retain salvage in the event of total loss

  • Spare parts cover up to £250

  • European cover for trips of up to 35 days

  • Audio/visual/phone cover up to £750

Discussion at office meeting

Additional products (optional extras)

  • Agreed Value

  • Breakdown cover

  • Nil Deduction Salvage Retention

  • Enhanced spare parts cover

  • Track day cover

  • European motoring cover

  • Drive to work

  • Driving other classics

  • Lost keys

  • Excess protect

  • Wedding hires

Our cover and service USPs

Incredibly high retention levels of over 80%

4.8/5 star rating on Feefo

Friendly, UK-based call centre

Specialist rates for classic vehicle club members

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