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Classic Car Restoration & Maintenance

Bill Rawles Classic Cars

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.

About

Classic Car Services

We offer a full restoration service on all types of classic car, specialising in Austin-Healey.

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.

Motorsport

Race proven performance, reliably first

With over 30 years of Austin-Healey competition experience, our race Healeys are built to perform, but, more importantly, to finish. From sprint racing to the Spa 6 Hours, we have tried, tested and developed components so you don't have to.

Motorsport
Ex works Sebring 3000 54 FAC @goodwoodrevival 

This year the ex works Austin-Healey 3000 54 FAC will be part of the starting grid at the Goodwood Revival 2025.

Drivers @jackrawles46 and @jaap.sinke will be driving in the Sir Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy Race.

Friday 12th September 2025 - 30 minute official practice at 14.10

Saturday 13th September 2025 - 45 minute race at 17.35

Sir Stirling Moss was a frequent competitor and winner at the Goodwood Circuit in period. The Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy is a race for pre 1963 closed-cockpit GT cars, the kind of cars that the great man himself raced to victory numerous times around the Goodwood Circuit.

54 FAC stands out as a legendary vehicle, deeply intertwined with the 1950s Sebring races and the spirit of endurance motorsport. the registration 54 FAC  is more than just a number plate; it is a symbol of racing heritage and driven by some of the finest talents of its day, including Clive Baker & Paddy Hopkirk.

To get a copy of this poster designed by Jaap Sinke visit the Healey Museum website webshop -  https://www.healeymuseum.nl/en/product/poster-healey-meets-goodwood-revival-2025/

#billrawlesclassiccars #goodwoodrevival #healeymuseum #austinhealey #healey3000 #sebring #historicmotorsport #paddyhopkirk #clivebaker #racecar #motorsport #sportscar #britishsportscar #racing #carsofinstagram #keephealeysracing

Ex works Sebring 3000 54 FAC @goodwoodrevival

This year the ex works Austin-Healey 3000 54 FAC will be part of the starting grid at the Goodwood Revival 2025.

Drivers @jackrawles46 and @jaap.sinke will be driving in the Sir Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy Race.

Friday 12th September 2025 - 30 minute official practice at 14.10

Saturday 13th September 2025 - 45 minute race at 17.35

Sir Stirling Moss was a frequent competitor and winner at the Goodwood Circuit in period. The Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy is a race for pre 1963 closed-cockpit GT cars, the kind of cars that the great man himself raced to victory numerous times around the Goodwood Circuit.

54 FAC stands out as a legendary vehicle, deeply intertwined with the 1950s Sebring races and the spirit of endurance motorsport. the registration 54 FAC is more than just a number plate; it is a symbol of racing heritage and driven by some of the finest talents of its day, including Clive Baker & Paddy Hopkirk.

To get a copy of this poster designed by Jaap Sinke visit the Healey Museum website webshop - https://www.healeymuseum.nl/en/product/poster-healey-meets-goodwood-revival-2025/

#billrawlesclassiccars #goodwoodrevival #healeymuseum #austinhealey #healey3000 #sebring #historicmotorsport #paddyhopkirk #clivebaker #racecar #motorsport #sportscar #britishsportscar #racing #carsofinstagram #keephealeysracing
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#goodwoodrevival Test Day - Thursday 28th August 2025

A very wet test day for @jackrawles46 in Glen Cayleyโ€™s Austin Healey 100S AHS 3603

Just 2 weeks until the @goodwoodrevival 

Jack Rawles will be racing AHS 3603 in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, the opening race of the event on Friday 12th September 25 at 18.30

Then racing in the 1963 works Austin Healey Sebring 3000 54 FAC in the Sterling Moss Memorial Trophy Race on Saturday 13th September 25 at 17.35

If you are at the Revival come and say hi and we would love you to share your shots or to be tagged in any of your photos.

#billrawlesclassiccars #freddiemarchmemorialtrophy #sterlingmossmemorialtrophy #goodwood #austinhealey #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #austinhealey3000 #austinhealey100s #racing #historicmotorsport

#goodwoodrevival Test Day - Thursday 28th August 2025

A very wet test day for @jackrawles46 in Glen Cayleyโ€™s Austin Healey 100S AHS 3603

Just 2 weeks until the @goodwoodrevival

Jack Rawles will be racing AHS 3603 in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, the opening race of the event on Friday 12th September 25 at 18.30

Then racing in the 1963 works Austin Healey Sebring 3000 54 FAC in the Sterling Moss Memorial Trophy Race on Saturday 13th September 25 at 17.35

If you are at the Revival come and say hi and we would love you to share your shots or to be tagged in any of your photos.

#billrawlesclassiccars #freddiemarchmemorialtrophy #sterlingmossmemorialtrophy #goodwood #austinhealey #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #austinhealey3000 #austinhealey100s #racing #historicmotorsport
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Some late summer price updates are now live on our website!

Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC now ยฃ47,500
Austin-Healey Factory 100M now ยฃ95,000

See the website for more details.

Some late summer price updates are now live on our website!

Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC now ยฃ47,500
Austin-Healey Factory 100M now ยฃ95,000

See the website for more details.
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Final preparations ahead of Goodwood testing next week for AHS3603. 

We will have more Goodwood revival news coming soon... it's getting very exciting!
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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

Final preparations ahead of Goodwood testing next week for AHS3603.

We will have more Goodwood revival news coming soon... it`s getting very exciting!
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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
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๐Ÿš—โœจ Natters & Nibbles 2025 โ€“ What a send-off! โœจ๐Ÿš— Take a look at the good time captured on Saturday morning - 2025 Natters & Nibbles has been a blast ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿฅณ THANKYOU 

Our final meet on Saturday 09th Aug 2025 was buzzing โ€“ packed with beautiful classic cars, motor bikes, friendly faces, happy guests and all for a great cause. We were so busy we even had to turn a few away (sorry! โค๏ธ).

โ˜€๏ธ Sunshine, great company, 10โ€“1 flew by!
๐Ÿ’› Thank you for supporting @phyllistuckwell @home_startwinchester @parkinsonsuk @hiowaa56 - local and national charities close to our hearts โ™ฅ๏ธ 

๐Ÿ“ธ Shoutout to @lizbarberphotography for always catching the magic on camera, and ๐Ÿš @steve_fav for the amazing drone views!

Totals raised announced later this yearโ€ฆ and yes, 2026 is coming! ๐Ÿ˜‰ look out for the dates ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #CarMeet #Fundraising #Community #billrawlesclassiccars #communityevent #social #networking #healey #mg #jaguar #porsche #mini #classiccarcommunity #charity #charityevent #carsofinstagram #drive #coffeetime #cakes #goodtimes #happyday #thankyou #cars

๐Ÿš—โœจ Natters & Nibbles 2025 โ€“ What a send-off! โœจ๐Ÿš— Take a look at the good time captured on Saturday morning - 2025 Natters & Nibbles has been a blast ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿฅณ THANKYOU

Our final meet on Saturday 09th Aug 2025 was buzzing โ€“ packed with beautiful classic cars, motor bikes, friendly faces, happy guests and all for a great cause. We were so busy we even had to turn a few away (sorry! โค๏ธ).

โ˜€๏ธ Sunshine, great company, 10โ€“1 flew by!
๐Ÿ’› Thank you for supporting @phyllistuckwell @home_startwinchester @parkinsonsuk @hiowaa56 - local and national charities close to our hearts โ™ฅ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Shoutout to @lizbarberphotography for always catching the magic on camera, and ๐Ÿš @steve_fav for the amazing drone views!

Totals raised announced later this yearโ€ฆ and yes, 2026 is coming! ๐Ÿ˜‰ look out for the dates ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #CarMeet #Fundraising #Community #billrawlesclassiccars #communityevent #social #networking #healey #mg #jaguar #porsche #mini #classiccarcommunity #charity #charityevent #carsofinstagram #drive #coffeetime #cakes #goodtimes #happyday #thankyou #cars
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Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 - FOR SALE - ยฃ48,500

An opportunity to own one of the most beautiful cars ever made. This car has been in long term ownership, well maintained and could be ready to go this weekend...

A car with character, ready to be used and enjoyed. Come and see the car at our coffee morning, Saturday 8th August 2025 from 10am.
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#jaguar #jaguaretype #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles

Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 - FOR SALE - ยฃ48,500

An opportunity to own one of the most beautiful cars ever made. This car has been in long term ownership, well maintained and could be ready to go this weekend...

A car with character, ready to be used and enjoyed. Come and see the car at our coffee morning, Saturday 8th August 2025 from 10am.
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#jaguar #jaguaretype #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles
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๐Ÿš— Last Natters & Nibbles of 2025! โ˜•๏ธ
This Saturday 09th August 2025
10 til 1 at Bill Rawles Classic Cars

How can we already be at the final date of this yearโ€™s Natters & Nibbles? After 4 fantastic mornings, itโ€™s hard to believe weโ€™re wrapping up!

Weโ€™ve had great attendance, a wonderful mix of classic cars โ€” not just Austin Healeys, but also Jaguars, Porsches, MGs, Minis, motorbikes, to mention a few, and even a beautifully preserved push bike from the early 1900s! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿšฒโœจ

Letโ€™s make this final one a morning to remember. Bring your classics, your stories, and donโ€™t forget some loose change for our chosen charities. Every bit counts.

@home_startwinchester 
@parkinsonsuk 
@hiowaa56 
@phyllistuckwell 

A huge thank you to everyone whoโ€™s shown up with support, commitment, and pure enthusiasm. Youโ€™ve made each event truly special.

๐Ÿ“See you soon at Bill Rawles Classic Cars โ€” letโ€™s go out on a high! SO24 0JG

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #BillRawlesClassicCars #CarMeet #AustinHealey #Jaguar #Porsche #MG #Minis #Motorbikes #VintageBikes #ClassicCarCommunity #CharityDrive #FinalEvent2025 #coffeeandcars #familyevent #charityevent #cake #coffee #coffeelover #social #networking #family #drive #classiccar #classiccaroftheday #carsofinstagram #classiccarsofinstagram #hampshire #hampshireevents

๐Ÿš— Last Natters & Nibbles of 2025! โ˜•๏ธ
This Saturday 09th August 2025
10 til 1 at Bill Rawles Classic Cars

How can we already be at the final date of this yearโ€™s Natters & Nibbles? After 4 fantastic mornings, itโ€™s hard to believe weโ€™re wrapping up!

Weโ€™ve had great attendance, a wonderful mix of classic cars โ€” not just Austin Healeys, but also Jaguars, Porsches, MGs, Minis, motorbikes, to mention a few, and even a beautifully preserved push bike from the early 1900s! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿšฒโœจ

Letโ€™s make this final one a morning to remember. Bring your classics, your stories, and donโ€™t forget some loose change for our chosen charities. Every bit counts.

@home_startwinchester
@parkinsonsuk
@hiowaa56
@phyllistuckwell

A huge thank you to everyone whoโ€™s shown up with support, commitment, and pure enthusiasm. Youโ€™ve made each event truly special.

๐Ÿ“See you soon at Bill Rawles Classic Cars โ€” letโ€™s go out on a high! SO24 0JG

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #BillRawlesClassicCars #CarMeet #AustinHealey #Jaguar #Porsche #MG #Minis #Motorbikes #VintageBikes #ClassicCarCommunity #CharityDrive #FinalEvent2025 #coffeeandcars #familyevent #charityevent #cake #coffee #coffeelover #social #networking #family #drive #classiccar #classiccaroftheday #carsofinstagram #classiccarsofinstagram #hampshire #hampshireevents
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๐Ÿš—โ˜• Final Natters & Nibbles of 2025! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Join us this Saturday, 9th August for our last Natters and Nibbles of the year at Bill Rawles Classic Cars!

For over 15 years, this free-to-attend event has brought together classic car lovers, cake fanatics, and coffee enthusiasts to celebrate community and chrome. From humble beginnings to a thriving gathering, itโ€™s all thanks to you โ€” our amazing supporters!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Charlie Rawles will be back on the BBQ with his legendary bacon rolls
๐Ÿฐ @roserawles and her baking team are cooking up an irresistible spread of homemade cakes
๐Ÿš— Jack & Ollie Rawles and crew will be guiding the cars into place
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ And of course, Bill Rawles will be mingling with guests, as always!

๐Ÿ’› The event is free, but if you enjoy yourself (and we know you will), please drop a generous donation in one of our charity pots.

@home_startwinchester 
@parkinsonsuk 
@hiowaa56 
@phyllistuckwell 

Itโ€™s a proper family affair โ€“ and weโ€™d love for you to be part of it.

๐Ÿ“ See you Saturday, from 10am at Bill Rawles Classic Cars!
Letโ€™s send off 2025โ€™s events in style ๐ŸŽ‰

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #CoffeeAndCars #BillRawlesClassicCars #FamilyEvent #BaconRollsAndBurnouts #CharityEvent #CarCommunity #charity #carmeet #classiccars #austinhealey #jaguar #mg #porsche #cake #coffee #coffeelover #social #networking #family #drive #classiccarlover #classiccaroftheday #carsofinstagram #classiccarsofinstagram

๐Ÿš—โ˜• Final Natters & Nibbles of 2025! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Join us this Saturday, 9th August for our last Natters and Nibbles of the year at Bill Rawles Classic Cars!

For over 15 years, this free-to-attend event has brought together classic car lovers, cake fanatics, and coffee enthusiasts to celebrate community and chrome. From humble beginnings to a thriving gathering, itโ€™s all thanks to you โ€” our amazing supporters!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Charlie Rawles will be back on the BBQ with his legendary bacon rolls
๐Ÿฐ @roserawles and her baking team are cooking up an irresistible spread of homemade cakes
๐Ÿš— Jack & Ollie Rawles and crew will be guiding the cars into place
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ And of course, Bill Rawles will be mingling with guests, as always!

๐Ÿ’› The event is free, but if you enjoy yourself (and we know you will), please drop a generous donation in one of our charity pots.

@home_startwinchester
@parkinsonsuk
@hiowaa56
@phyllistuckwell

Itโ€™s a proper family affair โ€“ and weโ€™d love for you to be part of it.

๐Ÿ“ See you Saturday, from 10am at Bill Rawles Classic Cars!
Letโ€™s send off 2025โ€™s events in style ๐ŸŽ‰

#NattersAndNibbles #ClassicCars #CoffeeAndCars #BillRawlesClassicCars #FamilyEvent #BaconRollsAndBurnouts #CharityEvent #CarCommunity #charity #carmeet #classiccars #austinhealey #jaguar #mg #porsche #cake #coffee #coffeelover #social #networking #family #drive #classiccarlover #classiccaroftheday #carsofinstagram #classiccarsofinstagram
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