Restoration
Restorations that stand the test of time.
Whether the car has great provenance, or it has had a humble life enjoyed by many, every car is treated with the upmost care and attention to detail.
Where it all began
Born from a love of classic cars
Bill Rawles started his first classic car restoration business over 30 years ago from his workshop in the south of England, specialising in Austin-Healeys and establishing the Rawles family name and reputation around the world.
Bill sold his first business in 2007 to set up Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, a family venture with sons Charlie and Jack, specialising in all makes of classic car. With Bill firmly at the helm with his wealth of experience and knowledge, Bill Rawles Classic Cars has grown to cover all aspects of classic car restoration, maintenance and sales with quality control and attention to detail of the upmost importance. Bill has been involved in historic motorsport for over 20 years and has campaigned his Austin-Healey 3000 to many podium places. Race and rally preparation, event support and transportation are a growing part of our business.
AboutClassic Car Services
We offer a full restoration service on all types of classic car, specialising in Austin-Healey.
Accident repair
Body Shop & Paint
From full bare metal resprays, localised touch-ups or accident repairs we have all of the facilities in house.
Engine & Running Gear
From full engine rebuild service to sourcing parts for your project, we can help. Friendly expert advise you can trust.
Fabrication
Putting the wheels in motion to shape your project
Servicing & Inspection
Bring your Healey somewhere you can trust. We are not interested in selling gizmos and gadgets, servicing and maintenance which is simple and reliable.
Showroom & Sales
Over 100 classic cars sold in the past 3 years... Looking after history for the next generation.
Experts in classic car servicing
Servicing your car is an integral part of maintenance and reliability, and as a standard we will check all the critical safety factors such as chassis, brakes, tyres, fluid levels and electronics are working as they should, before another year of happy motoring. Whilst an MOT is not mandatory for some classic cars, our safety check should not be a substitute. We recommend testing the car annually and some insurance companies may require a valid MOT, which we can also provide if desired/required.
Choose an option to suit your needs, from a levels service to a full service or a pre-MOT inspection and an MOT.
Classic Car Sales
If you're looking to buy a classic car or have a classic car which you want to sell, we can help.
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Calling UK racers! We are heading to Portugal, Portimao with the GT & Sports Car Cup & Equipe Classic Racing!
TRUCK SPACE AVAILABLE.
If you are looking to head to Portimao for the season closing race we have 2x available spaces for transport and race support (if needed but not required). All paperwork, carnet and transport will be handled by ourselves, you just need to turn up!
Car to be delivered to BRCC or can collect at an additional charge.
Please enquire with info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk and ask to speak to Jack about Portimao transport.
We are not planning to include Jerez.
Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop`s Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk
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#austinhealey #healey3000 #austinhealey3000 #austinhealey100 #healey100 #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles
Calling UK racers! We are heading to Portugal, Portimao with the GT & Sports Car Cup & Equipe Classic Racing!
TRUCK SPACE AVAILABLE.
If you are looking to head to Portimao for the season closing race we have 2x available spaces for transport and race support (if needed but not required). All paperwork, carnet and transport will be handled by ourselves, you just need to turn up!
Car to be delivered to BRCC or can collect at an additional charge.
Please enquire with info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk and ask to speak to Jack about Portimao transport.
We are not planning to include Jerez.
Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop`s Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk
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#austinhealey #healey3000 #austinhealey3000 #austinhealey100 #healey100 #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles
This is quite a rare car! Can anyone guess what it is?
We are always pleased to welcome new cars and challenges!
This is quite a rare car! Can anyone guess what it is?
We are always pleased to welcome new cars and challenges!
๐ GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2026 โ THE SUSSEX TROPHY ๐
What an incredible experienceโฆ
@jackrawles46 was incredibly fortunate to be invited by Graham Moss of @r.c.moss to share the very special Lister-Jaguar MVE 303 in this yearโs Sussex Trophy at Goodwood Revival.
The Sussex Trophy celebrates the great World Championship sports car racing era of 1955โ1960, recreating the spirit of the legendary races held at Goodwood. And what a grid to be part of!
But this was no ordinary Lister-Jaguar.
MVE 303 is the very car raced by Stirling Moss, Archie Scott-Brown and others to great success in 1958. To Jack, racing this piece of motorsport history has to be right up there on his shortlist of racing experiences.
Jack said โWhat an honour to drive this car...
And then thereโs the car itselfโฆ
This brute of a car surpasses all expectations as it thunders through 145mph on the Lavant Straight. The gearbox is like a military rifle and the car has so much feedback.โ
Jack and Graham brought MVE 303 home 11th overall โ but the finishing position almost feels secondary to the privilege of having shared such an extraordinary car, at such an iconic circuit, in front of the @goodwoodrevival crowds.
A huge thank you to Graham Moss and R.C. Moss for giving Jack this incredible opportunity.
One very special car. One very special weekend. One unforgettable experience.
Photos ๐ธ thank you to @harrietmedia
#goodwood #goodwoodrevival #jaguar #sterlingmoss #historicmotorsport
๐ GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2026 โ THE SUSSEX TROPHY ๐
What an incredible experienceโฆ
@jackrawles46 was incredibly fortunate to be invited by Graham Moss of @r.c.moss to share the very special Lister-Jaguar MVE 303 in this yearโs Sussex Trophy at Goodwood Revival.
The Sussex Trophy celebrates the great World Championship sports car racing era of 1955โ1960, recreating the spirit of the legendary races held at Goodwood. And what a grid to be part of!
But this was no ordinary Lister-Jaguar.
MVE 303 is the very car raced by Stirling Moss, Archie Scott-Brown and others to great success in 1958. To Jack, racing this piece of motorsport history has to be right up there on his shortlist of racing experiences.
Jack said โWhat an honour to drive this car...
And then thereโs the car itselfโฆ
This brute of a car surpasses all expectations as it thunders through 145mph on the Lavant Straight. The gearbox is like a military rifle and the car has so much feedback.โ
Jack and Graham brought MVE 303 home 11th overall โ but the finishing position almost feels secondary to the privilege of having shared such an extraordinary car, at such an iconic circuit, in front of the @goodwoodrevival crowds.
A huge thank you to Graham Moss and R.C. Moss for giving Jack this incredible opportunity.
One very special car. One very special weekend. One unforgettable experience.
Photos ๐ธ thank you to @harrietmedia
#goodwood #goodwoodrevival #jaguar #sterlingmoss #historicmotorsport
๐ GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2026 โ THE BATTLE OF THE MEETING ๐
Some races are about the result. Others are about the moment. And sometimes, despite a DNF, you leave having created one of the most memorable battles of the weekend.
@jackrawles46 was invited by @glencayley to race his beautiful Austin-Healey 100S in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, lining up 9th on a grid packed with incredible 1950s sports cars.
What followed was something very special.
Jack became locked in an extraordinary battle with @richard_woolmer HWM-Cadillac. The HWM had the horsepower and straight-line speed; the Healey had the agility. Lap after lap they swapped places, Jack fighting through the corners and taking the battle right to the Cadillac.
Proper old-school Goodwood racing โ close, committed and utterly thrilling. ๐
With less than two minutes of the 20-minute race remaining, Jackโs Healey faltered and the race was over. DNF.
But the result tells only part of the story.
Goodwood described it as โthe scrap of the weekendโ, with their photograph captioned:
โFreddie March duel between Rawles (Austin-Healey) and Woolmer (HWM-Cadillac) was battle of the meeting.โ
And that says it all.
No silverware this time, but an incredible opportunity, an unforgettable race and a battle that will be remembered for a very long time.
Sometimes motorsport isnโt about where you finish. Itโs about what you leave behind. ๐
Thank you Glen Cayley for the incredible opportunity.
Photos ๐ธ by @harrietmedia
#goodwood #motorsport #austinhealey #historicmotorsport #race
๐ GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2026 โ THE BATTLE OF THE MEETING ๐
Some races are about the result. Others are about the moment. And sometimes, despite a DNF, you leave having created one of the most memorable battles of the weekend.
@jackrawles46 was invited by @glencayley to race his beautiful Austin-Healey 100S in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, lining up 9th on a grid packed with incredible 1950s sports cars.
What followed was something very special.
Jack became locked in an extraordinary battle with @richard_woolmer HWM-Cadillac. The HWM had the horsepower and straight-line speed; the Healey had the agility. Lap after lap they swapped places, Jack fighting through the corners and taking the battle right to the Cadillac.
Proper old-school Goodwood racing โ close, committed and utterly thrilling. ๐
With less than two minutes of the 20-minute race remaining, Jackโs Healey faltered and the race was over. DNF.
But the result tells only part of the story.
Goodwood described it as โthe scrap of the weekendโ, with their photograph captioned:
โFreddie March duel between Rawles (Austin-Healey) and Woolmer (HWM-Cadillac) was battle of the meeting.โ
And that says it all.
No silverware this time, but an incredible opportunity, an unforgettable race and a battle that will be remembered for a very long time.
Sometimes motorsport isnโt about where you finish. Itโs about what you leave behind. ๐
Thank you Glen Cayley for the incredible opportunity.
Photos ๐ธ by @harrietmedia
#goodwood #motorsport #austinhealey #historicmotorsport #race
Goodwood Revival 2026 - The Freddie March Memorial Trophy
Sunday 20th September 2026
What an incredible race - Jack Rawles, driving an Austin Healey 100S, started the race in 10th position, in a field of 26 cars. Throughout the entire duration of the race, Jack Rawles was battling with Richard Woolmer in his HWM-Cadillac, continuously swapping positions and entertaining the crowd.
With less than 4 minutes of the race to go, Rawles had managed to take 4th place from Woolmer but had to retire due to a mechanical failure.
Although itโs always a little bit disappointing not to finish a race, Jack thoroughly enjoyed his track time and is looking forward to racing again next year @goodwoodrevival
#austinhealey #goodwood #motorsport #historicmotorsport #goodwoodrevival
Goodwood Revival 2026 - The Freddie March Memorial Trophy
Sunday 20th September 2026
What an incredible race - Jack Rawles, driving an Austin Healey 100S, started the race in 10th position, in a field of 26 cars. Throughout the entire duration of the race, Jack Rawles was battling with Richard Woolmer in his HWM-Cadillac, continuously swapping positions and entertaining the crowd.
With less than 4 minutes of the race to go, Rawles had managed to take 4th place from Woolmer but had to retire due to a mechanical failure.
Although itโs always a little bit disappointing not to finish a race, Jack thoroughly enjoyed his track time and is looking forward to racing again next year @goodwoodrevival
#austinhealey #goodwood #motorsport #historicmotorsport #goodwoodrevival
๐ Goodwood Revival 2026 โ here we go!
Preparation complete, test days ticked off, and now itโs time for the Goodwood Revival, Friday 18thโSunday 20th September.
The countdown is over and @goodwoodrevival 2026 is officially here!!!
@jackrawles46 โ Driving Times
๐ด Friday 18th
โข Sussex Trophy โ Lister Jaguar, qualifying, 30 mins โ 14:20
2 drivers: G. Moss & J. Rawles
โข Freddie March โ Healey 100S, qualifying, 20 mins โ 15:15
1 driver: J. Rawles
๐ต Saturday 19th
โข Sussex Trophy โ Race, 45 mins โ 17:25
๐ฌ๐ง Sunday 20th
โข Freddie March โ Race, 20 mins โ 10:30
Letโs go racing! ๐๏ธ๐จ
A huge thank you to the entrant @glencayley for enabling this to happen and to all the team @bill_rawles_classic_cars for their dedication and hard work.
#goodwood #goodwoodrevival #classiccars #motorsport #historicmotorsport
๐ Goodwood Revival 2026 โ here we go!
Preparation complete, test days ticked off, and now itโs time for the Goodwood Revival, Friday 18thโSunday 20th September.
The countdown is over and @goodwoodrevival 2026 is officially here!!!
@jackrawles46 โ Driving Times
๐ด Friday 18th
โข Sussex Trophy โ Lister Jaguar, qualifying, 30 mins โ 14:20
2 drivers: G. Moss & J. Rawles
โข Freddie March โ Healey 100S, qualifying, 20 mins โ 15:15
1 driver: J. Rawles
๐ต Saturday 19th
โข Sussex Trophy โ Race, 45 mins โ 17:25
๐ฌ๐ง Sunday 20th
โข Freddie March โ Race, 20 mins โ 10:30
Letโs go racing! ๐๏ธ๐จ
A huge thank you to the entrant @glencayley for enabling this to happen and to all the team @bill_rawles_classic_cars for their dedication and hard work.
#goodwood #goodwoodrevival #classiccars #motorsport #historicmotorsport
๐๏ธ Castle Combe Autumn Classic 2026 | Race 5
GT & Sports Car Cup | 90 Minutes of Racing
Established in 2007 by husband and wife Vanessa & Flavien Marcais, the @gtandsportscarcup celebrates its 20th season in 2026, bringing together beautifully prepared pre-1966 GTs and pre-1963 Sports Racers for mini endurance races and wonderful off-track hospitality. ๐
A full grid of 39 cars battled across six classes, with our focus on Team Rawles, Alex Hewitson/Jack Rawles pairing and our customer Simon Niesler/Murray Shepherd.
It was an action-packed 90 minutes with two driver changes and two yellow flags!
๐ And the results wereโฆ
๐ฅ 1st โ Steve Jones / Ben Tinkler โ Lotus Elan 26R
๐ฅ 2nd & 1st in Class โ Alex Hewitson / Jack Rawles โ AH 3000
๐ฅ 3rd & 2nd in Class โ Oliver Marcais / Jeremy Welch โ AH 3000
๐ 8th & 3rd in Class โ Bill / Charlie / Jack Rawles โ AH 3000
๐ 18th & 8th in Class โ Simon Niesler / Murray Shepherd
A fabulous result for Team Rawles, bringing home more silverware and making for a very happy podium! ๐๐ฅ
But this race was about so much more than resultsโฆ โค๏ธ
Father and sons racing together โ @billrawles @charlierawles222 & @jackrawles46 โ creating a memory to treasure.
It was wonderful to have Charlie back on track after nearly 10 years away. He certainly hadnโt lost his race craft, skill or speed, and we were all incredibly proud of him.
And watching proudly from the sidelines were his number one fans โ sons Freddie (2) and Max (1) and partner @harrietrhodes90 ๐ฅฐ๐
A very special weekend of racing, family and memories that will last a lifetime. โค๏ธ
๐ธ thank you @harrietmedia
#austinhealey #brothers #fatherandson #family #motorsport
๐๏ธ Castle Combe Autumn Classic 2026 | Race 5
GT & Sports Car Cup | 90 Minutes of Racing
Established in 2007 by husband and wife Vanessa & Flavien Marcais, the @gtandsportscarcup celebrates its 20th season in 2026, bringing together beautifully prepared pre-1966 GTs and pre-1963 Sports Racers for mini endurance races and wonderful off-track hospitality. ๐
A full grid of 39 cars battled across six classes, with our focus on Team Rawles, Alex Hewitson/Jack Rawles pairing and our customer Simon Niesler/Murray Shepherd.
It was an action-packed 90 minutes with two driver changes and two yellow flags!
๐ And the results wereโฆ
๐ฅ 1st โ Steve Jones / Ben Tinkler โ Lotus Elan 26R
๐ฅ 2nd & 1st in Class โ Alex Hewitson / Jack Rawles โ AH 3000
๐ฅ 3rd & 2nd in Class โ Oliver Marcais / Jeremy Welch โ AH 3000
๐ 8th & 3rd in Class โ Bill / Charlie / Jack Rawles โ AH 3000
๐ 18th & 8th in Class โ Simon Niesler / Murray Shepherd
A fabulous result for Team Rawles, bringing home more silverware and making for a very happy podium! ๐๐ฅ
But this race was about so much more than resultsโฆ โค๏ธ
Father and sons racing together โ @billrawles @charlierawles222 & @jackrawles46 โ creating a memory to treasure.
It was wonderful to have Charlie back on track after nearly 10 years away. He certainly hadnโt lost his race craft, skill or speed, and we were all incredibly proud of him.
And watching proudly from the sidelines were his number one fans โ sons Freddie (2) and Max (1) and partner @harrietrhodes90 ๐ฅฐ๐
A very special weekend of racing, family and memories that will last a lifetime. โค๏ธ
๐ธ thank you @harrietmedia
#austinhealey #brothers #fatherandson #family #motorsport
We have arrived @goodwoodrevival
We canโt wait to see so many friends and customers over the weekend.
Jack Rawles will be racing in the Freddie March Memorial race. Qualifying on Friday at 15:15 and race Sunday at 10:30.
Please come and say hello! We will be located in the pit garages, shed no. 42.
We have arrived @goodwoodrevival
We canโt wait to see so many friends and customers over the weekend.
Jack Rawles will be racing in the Freddie March Memorial race. Qualifying on Friday at 15:15 and race Sunday at 10:30.
Please come and say hello! We will be located in the pit garages, shed no. 42.
๐๐ The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race ๐๐
Castle Combe Autumn Classic | 12th September 2026 - Pre Race Grid Walkabout
After an eight-year break, the Austin-Healey marque race made a very welcome return to the Autumn Classic, in the spirit of the Healey Driver International events of yore.
A fantastic 26-car grid brought together some of todayโs best-known Healey racers, including the legendary DD300, a former works car raced at Le Mans in 1961 & 1962.๐
With 11 Healey 3000s, 10 Sprites, 3 Healey 100s and 2 Ashley GTs, the scene was set for a very special race.
And before the lights went out, spectators enjoyed a public grid walk โ getting up close to the cars and drivers before the action began. ๐๏ธ๐จ
A wonderful celebration of Austin-Healey racing, camaraderie and the enduring spirit of Ian Cox. ๐
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #race #gridwalk
๐๐ The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race ๐๐
Castle Combe Autumn Classic | 12th September 2026 - Pre Race Grid Walkabout
After an eight-year break, the Austin-Healey marque race made a very welcome return to the Autumn Classic, in the spirit of the Healey Driver International events of yore.
A fantastic 26-car grid brought together some of todayโs best-known Healey racers, including the legendary DD300, a former works car raced at Le Mans in 1961 & 1962.๐
With 11 Healey 3000s, 10 Sprites, 3 Healey 100s and 2 Ashley GTs, the scene was set for a very special race.
And before the lights went out, spectators enjoyed a public grid walk โ getting up close to the cars and drivers before the action began. ๐๏ธ๐จ
A wonderful celebration of Austin-Healey racing, camaraderie and the enduring spirit of Ian Cox. ๐
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #race #gridwalk
๐๐ The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race ๐๐
Castle Combe Autumn Classic | Saturday 12th September 2026
Remembering Piper Cams director and ardent Austin-Healey 3000 racer, Ian Cox.
The inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race was curated by Derek Burles, Joe Cox and race sponsor Bill Rawles Classic Cars, with the blessing of Ianโs family โ celebrating Ianโs passion for racing and the Healey community.
A fantastic grid of 26 Austin-Healeys took to the track, including 11 AH 3000s, 3 AH 100S, 10 Sprites and 2 Ashley GTs. ๐
After qualifying, Bill started 5th and made a brilliant start, reaching 2nd by the first corner. After dropping back to 5th, he fought hard with the lead pack before Marc Campfieldโs engine failure and Ollie Marcais running wide allowed Bill to regain 2nd.
The chequered flag fell:
๐ 1st โ Michael Russell
๐ฅ 2nd โ Bill Rawles
๐ฅ 3rd โ Alex Hewitson
A massive congratulations to Mike Russell, who drove an incredible race to take the inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy. ๐๐
Back at the Bill Rawles Classic Cars awning, prize giving continued โ and Bill was delighted to receive the Ian Cox Spirit of Motorsport Award, recognising outstanding sportsmanship, commitment and the spirit of Healey racing.
โI was very pleased with the result and then to be awarded The Ian Cox Spirit of Motorsport Award was the icing on the cake.โ
Having Billโs two sons, their partners and grandchildren there to support him made the weekend even more special. Sharing such an important moment together as a family meant an enormous amount.
A huge thank you to Derek Burles, Joe Cox, Castle Combe Circuit, our race team, marshals, competitors and, of course, the Cox family for making this special race possible and honouring Ianโs memory so fittingly.
A truly memorable first Ian Cox Memorial Trophy โ racing, friendship, family and the wonderful spirit of the Healey community. ๐โค๏ธ
๐ธ thank you @harrietmedia
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #racecars #familytime
๐๐ The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race ๐๐
Castle Combe Autumn Classic | Saturday 12th September 2026
Remembering Piper Cams director and ardent Austin-Healey 3000 racer, Ian Cox.
The inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy Race was curated by Derek Burles, Joe Cox and race sponsor Bill Rawles Classic Cars, with the blessing of Ianโs family โ celebrating Ianโs passion for racing and the Healey community.
A fantastic grid of 26 Austin-Healeys took to the track, including 11 AH 3000s, 3 AH 100S, 10 Sprites and 2 Ashley GTs. ๐
After qualifying, Bill started 5th and made a brilliant start, reaching 2nd by the first corner. After dropping back to 5th, he fought hard with the lead pack before Marc Campfieldโs engine failure and Ollie Marcais running wide allowed Bill to regain 2nd.
The chequered flag fell:
๐ 1st โ Michael Russell
๐ฅ 2nd โ Bill Rawles
๐ฅ 3rd โ Alex Hewitson
A massive congratulations to Mike Russell, who drove an incredible race to take the inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy. ๐๐
Back at the Bill Rawles Classic Cars awning, prize giving continued โ and Bill was delighted to receive the Ian Cox Spirit of Motorsport Award, recognising outstanding sportsmanship, commitment and the spirit of Healey racing.
โI was very pleased with the result and then to be awarded The Ian Cox Spirit of Motorsport Award was the icing on the cake.โ
Having Billโs two sons, their partners and grandchildren there to support him made the weekend even more special. Sharing such an important moment together as a family meant an enormous amount.
A huge thank you to Derek Burles, Joe Cox, Castle Combe Circuit, our race team, marshals, competitors and, of course, the Cox family for making this special race possible and honouring Ianโs memory so fittingly.
A truly memorable first Ian Cox Memorial Trophy โ racing, friendship, family and the wonderful spirit of the Healey community. ๐โค๏ธ
๐ธ thank you @harrietmedia
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #racecars #familytime
๐๐ Castle Combe Autumn Classic 2026 ๐๐
Letโs get this Party Started - Friday 11th September 2026 - The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy
This yearโs Autumn Classic was a particularly special weekend as Castle Combe Circuit celebrated 50 years of Castle Combe Circuit Ltd.
Back in 1976, Howard Strawford played a pivotal role in securing the future of the circuit. Half a century later, Castle Combe is celebrating the people, cars and memories that have shaped this very special place over the past 50 years. ๐ ๐
Running alongside those celebrations was something equally special within the Austin-Healey community โ the inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy, held in memory of Ian Cox, the much-loved Austin-Healey 3000 historic racing driver who sadly passed away in 2024.
The brand-new dedicated Austin-Healey race took place on Saturday 12th September, promoted by Derek Burles, with the help of Joe Cox and Ianโs late wife, Mel Cox, as our very special Guest of Honour.
The weekend began on Friday evening with drivers and their families gathering for a trackside supper in the marquee โ a wonderful opportunity to share stories, raise a glass and remember Ian.
Joe Cox opened the evening with a few words. A hugely important figure within the Healey community since the early 1980s, Joe has played a pivotal role in Healey Driver International and was instrumental in establishing the first major international all-Healey race grid at Montlhรฉry, France, in 1987. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ซ๐ท๐บ๐ธ
It was lovely to welcome Peter Healey, Donald Healeyโs grandson, while Paul Campfield, who raced alongside Ian during his racing years, kept us entertained with some wonderfully funny stories from the era. There was plenty of laughter, reminiscing and, of course, a toast to Ian. ๐ฅ
A fitting way to begin a very special weekend โ celebrating 50 years of Castle Combe, the Austin-Healey racing community, and the people whose passion keeps these cars and their stories alive.
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #race #racecars
๐ธ thank you to @harrietmedia for getting the pro shots for us
๐๐ Castle Combe Autumn Classic 2026 ๐๐
Letโs get this Party Started - Friday 11th September 2026 - The Ian Cox Memorial Trophy
This yearโs Autumn Classic was a particularly special weekend as Castle Combe Circuit celebrated 50 years of Castle Combe Circuit Ltd.
Back in 1976, Howard Strawford played a pivotal role in securing the future of the circuit. Half a century later, Castle Combe is celebrating the people, cars and memories that have shaped this very special place over the past 50 years. ๐ ๐
Running alongside those celebrations was something equally special within the Austin-Healey community โ the inaugural Ian Cox Memorial Trophy, held in memory of Ian Cox, the much-loved Austin-Healey 3000 historic racing driver who sadly passed away in 2024.
The brand-new dedicated Austin-Healey race took place on Saturday 12th September, promoted by Derek Burles, with the help of Joe Cox and Ianโs late wife, Mel Cox, as our very special Guest of Honour.
The weekend began on Friday evening with drivers and their families gathering for a trackside supper in the marquee โ a wonderful opportunity to share stories, raise a glass and remember Ian.
Joe Cox opened the evening with a few words. A hugely important figure within the Healey community since the early 1980s, Joe has played a pivotal role in Healey Driver International and was instrumental in establishing the first major international all-Healey race grid at Montlhรฉry, France, in 1987. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ซ๐ท๐บ๐ธ
It was lovely to welcome Peter Healey, Donald Healeyโs grandson, while Paul Campfield, who raced alongside Ian during his racing years, kept us entertained with some wonderfully funny stories from the era. There was plenty of laughter, reminiscing and, of course, a toast to Ian. ๐ฅ
A fitting way to begin a very special weekend โ celebrating 50 years of Castle Combe, the Austin-Healey racing community, and the people whose passion keeps these cars and their stories alive.
#austinhealey #castlecombecircuit #motorsport #race #racecars
๐ธ thank you to @harrietmedia for getting the pro shots for us
What started out as a rather wet day turned into nice dry test day which was extremely quiet by the end.
At Goodwood today for the @motorracinglegends test day. Simon got to grips with learning a new track and a great first track day for 21 year old Louis who took everything in his stride. No mean feat.
A good shake down for Silverstone on Sunday with @classicsportscarclub_
Back to Goodwood on Wednesday to shake down the 100S with @jackrawles46
What started out as a rather wet day turned into nice dry test day which was extremely quiet by the end.
At Goodwood today for the @motorracinglegends test day. Simon got to grips with learning a new track and a great first track day for 21 year old Louis who took everything in his stride. No mean feat.
A good shake down for Silverstone on Sunday with @classicsportscarclub_
Back to Goodwood on Wednesday to shake down the 100S with @jackrawles46
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Natters & Nibbles 2026 – Saturday 12th December 2026