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.
Austin-Healey 3000 BN7
1959 Model
£51,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100/6 S
1956 Model
£48,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7
1959 Model
£44,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100/6 BN4
1957 Model
£43,500
DetailsDownton MG C GT
£38,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 MKIII Rally Car
£85,000
DetailsAustin Cooper ‘S’ MK1
1966 Model
£32,000
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 FIA racing car
£175,000
DetailsMore available
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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.
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Winter storage.
If you need your car stored for the winter, please get in touch and we will be happy to help and provide reasonable prices.
Winter storage.
If you need your car stored for the winter, please get in touch and we will be happy to help and provide reasonable prices.
Another project has arrived at BRCC for assessment.
Something very cool about seeing a car in this condition!
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#classiccarrestoration #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #classiccar #daimler
Another project has arrived at BRCC for assessment.
Something very cool about seeing a car in this condition!
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#classiccarrestoration #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #classiccar #daimler
That’s one tired engine 😴
Strip down of an original Healey engine, we don’t think this has ever been apart.
Typically, we see around 80,000 miles from original engines to be the maximum mileage. Sure, there will be people who changed oil regularly, and didn’t drive the car hard from cold who will see well over 100,000 miles but let’s be honest… most Healeys were owned by a carefree college student at some point… you know what that means!!
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#billrawlesclassiccars #classiccar #workshop #bighealey #austinhealey #healey100 #britishsportscar #healey3000 #austinhealey100 #classiccarrestoration #classiccarrestorations
That’s one tired engine 😴
Strip down of an original Healey engine, we don’t think this has ever been apart.
Typically, we see around 80,000 miles from original engines to be the maximum mileage. Sure, there will be people who changed oil regularly, and didn’t drive the car hard from cold who will see well over 100,000 miles but let’s be honest… most Healeys were owned by a carefree college student at some point… you know what that means!!
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#billrawlesclassiccars #classiccar #workshop #bighealey #austinhealey #healey100 #britishsportscar #healey3000 #austinhealey100 #classiccarrestoration #classiccarrestorations
Fire breathing Healey anyone?
Another good day on the rollers @northamptonmotorsport
After a long project to fully restore this Healey 3000 to an individual spec, today was the first day to run the car, bed in the new engine and tune the carbs as well as some power runs.
We produced good power for road use, I know that this will be incredible on the road.
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#austinhealey #classiccar #billrawlesclassiccars #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration #bighealey #britishsportscar #carsofinstagram
Fire breathing Healey anyone?
Another good day on the rollers @northamptonmotorsport
After a long project to fully restore this Healey 3000 to an individual spec, today was the first day to run the car, bed in the new engine and tune the carbs as well as some power runs.
We produced good power for road use, I know that this will be incredible on the road.
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#austinhealey #classiccar #billrawlesclassiccars #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration #bighealey #britishsportscar #carsofinstagram
A beautiful Alfa 105 in for a recommission having been sat for a few years. This car is so pretty, really interesting to see some different shapes in the workshop!
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#classiccar #workshop #carsofinstagram #billrawlesclassiccars #italianclassic #alfaromeo #alfaromeo105
A beautiful Alfa 105 in for a recommission having been sat for a few years. This car is so pretty, really interesting to see some different shapes in the workshop!
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#classiccar #workshop #carsofinstagram #billrawlesclassiccars #italianclassic #alfaromeo #alfaromeo105
Another quick Healey through the workshop and off on road test… in preparation for next years event season.
This rally car really goes well and drives nicely too, a few tweaks and improvements made to the brakes and a few repairs to the chassis, not from corrosion but fatigue over years of competition. There are a few areas such as rear damper mounts that need to be checked periodically.
Jack found on the initial road test that it wanted some adjustment to the steering but with no satisfactory improvement due to age and wear, we will rebuild the steering box with new internals.
This is the kind of car that just makes you want to build and drive a fast road Healey… it puts a smile on your face.
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#classiccar #bighealey #healey3000 #austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #historicmotorsport #britishsportscar #racing #healey100 #workshop #carsofinstagram
Another quick Healey through the workshop and off on road test… in preparation for next years event season.
This rally car really goes well and drives nicely too, a few tweaks and improvements made to the brakes and a few repairs to the chassis, not from corrosion but fatigue over years of competition. There are a few areas such as rear damper mounts that need to be checked periodically.
Jack found on the initial road test that it wanted some adjustment to the steering but with no satisfactory improvement due to age and wear, we will rebuild the steering box with new internals.
This is the kind of car that just makes you want to build and drive a fast road Healey… it puts a smile on your face.
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#classiccar #bighealey #healey3000 #austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #historicmotorsport #britishsportscar #racing #healey100 #workshop #carsofinstagram
This is getting ridiculous… 🎅 🎄
You heard it here first… Charlie has a new Christmas challenge.
When is it too early to start the mince pies?
This is getting ridiculous… 🎅 🎄
You heard it here first… Charlie has a new Christmas challenge.
When is it too early to start the mince pies?
Following on from our post yesterday about engine rebuilds, we have had some enquiries from overseas about how we can help customers from Australia, Germany and the USA.
Get ahead of the competition on road or on track with our worldwide shipping service.
Here we have an example of an engine, gearbox and exhaust system shipped to the USA for a racing car but this service is available for road or fast road engines, gearboxes and axles, in fact, any component assembly can be built and sent to you for install on your project!
We provide an end-to-end service; spec, build, test, ship, consult. Our service doesn`t stop when the product leaves the door, we are always here to help with advice and support on your project whether you want informal advice or contracted consultancy.
If you have a project overseas and would like help and support, advice or component supply, enquire and speak to Jack Rawles for more information.
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#healey100s #austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #workshop #classiccar #britishsportscar #bighealey #healey100 #historicmotorsport #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration
Following on from our post yesterday about engine rebuilds, we have had some enquiries from overseas about how we can help customers from Australia, Germany and the USA.
Get ahead of the competition on road or on track with our worldwide shipping service.
Here we have an example of an engine, gearbox and exhaust system shipped to the USA for a racing car but this service is available for road or fast road engines, gearboxes and axles, in fact, any component assembly can be built and sent to you for install on your project!
We provide an end-to-end service; spec, build, test, ship, consult. Our service doesn`t stop when the product leaves the door, we are always here to help with advice and support on your project whether you want informal advice or contracted consultancy.
If you have a project overseas and would like help and support, advice or component supply, enquire and speak to Jack Rawles for more information.
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#healey100s #austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #workshop #classiccar #britishsportscar #bighealey #healey100 #historicmotorsport #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration
Congratulations to BRCC customer Ian Thomas for clinching the Healey class in the Healeysport Speed Championship to become the overall Champion for 2024.
Last year, we built a hill climb engine for this rally/hill climb car, suspension set up, brake work and safety improvements which have clearly paid dividends!
If you are interested in competing, the hill climb championship is very accessible, there will be a class for your car, whether it is a road car or a fully fledged competition car.
You can find out more information at www.healeysport.org - The Championship is in a fantastic place with so many entrants, the championship has a mix of historic hill events and speed events which are typically at circuits, timed over one lap standing starts. Healeysport is growing and always welcomes new entrants and we know 2025 will continue to be bigger and better.
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#billrawlesclassiccars #britishsportscar #classiccarrestoration #classiccar #austinhealey #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #bighealey #motorsport #racing
Congratulations to BRCC customer Ian Thomas for clinching the Healey class in the Healeysport Speed Championship to become the overall Champion for 2024.
Last year, we built a hill climb engine for this rally/hill climb car, suspension set up, brake work and safety improvements which have clearly paid dividends!
If you are interested in competing, the hill climb championship is very accessible, there will be a class for your car, whether it is a road car or a fully fledged competition car.
You can find out more information at www.healeysport.org - The Championship is in a fantastic place with so many entrants, the championship has a mix of historic hill events and speed events which are typically at circuits, timed over one lap standing starts. Healeysport is growing and always welcomes new entrants and we know 2025 will continue to be bigger and better.
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#billrawlesclassiccars #britishsportscar #classiccarrestoration #classiccar #austinhealey #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #bighealey #motorsport #racing
It’s the start of the busy season in the engine building room, on the stand, a 3000 engine ready for strip down and inspection and another one behind that is now in the process of rebuild.
We are proud to complete this service in-house and offer a range of specifications available for worldwide crate shipping or install at our workshops.
Standard Road.
Fast Road.
Rally.
Full Race.
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#austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #workshop #classiccar #britishsportscar #bighealey #healey100 #historicmotorsport #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration
It’s the start of the busy season in the engine building room, on the stand, a 3000 engine ready for strip down and inspection and another one behind that is now in the process of rebuild.
We are proud to complete this service in-house and offer a range of specifications available for worldwide crate shipping or install at our workshops.
Standard Road.
Fast Road.
Rally.
Full Race.
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#austinhealey #billrawlesclassiccars #workshop #classiccar #britishsportscar #bighealey #healey100 #historicmotorsport #austinhealey100 #healey3000 #classiccarrestoration
The final N&N for 2024… 6 months, 6 events, nearly 100 cakes, over 500 bacon rolls… more than 350 cars.
It has been a fantastic year and the weather has certainly been kinder than 2023!
We feel there has been more enthusiasm and a greater attendance. We counted over 70 cars yesterday, thank you all.
There are a number of regulars, the backbone of this gathering and we always love to see new faces. A few of those regulars even turn up early to help set up and tidy away, you know who you are! Extra pairs of hands are so helpful and don’t go unnoticed. Thank you.
Thank you also to all the members of BRCC staff who have come out on a Saturday to help with the events too and then to the core bakers, Rose, Harriet, Judy and Abbey (I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone).
Let’s not forget why we do this… sure, it’s a great chance to use our cars but this is really about raising money for great charities in our local area and since we have started Natters & Nibbles, we have raised, sorry, YOU have raised over £10,000 and I’m sure this year we will have raised a good amount again for our selected charities, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Home-Start Winchester, phylisstuckwellhospice, Parkinson`s UK.
Photo credits to Simon Fox and Liz Barber.
See you in 2025!
The final N&N for 2024… 6 months, 6 events, nearly 100 cakes, over 500 bacon rolls… more than 350 cars.
It has been a fantastic year and the weather has certainly been kinder than 2023!
We feel there has been more enthusiasm and a greater attendance. We counted over 70 cars yesterday, thank you all.
There are a number of regulars, the backbone of this gathering and we always love to see new faces. A few of those regulars even turn up early to help set up and tidy away, you know who you are! Extra pairs of hands are so helpful and don’t go unnoticed. Thank you.
Thank you also to all the members of BRCC staff who have come out on a Saturday to help with the events too and then to the core bakers, Rose, Harriet, Judy and Abbey (I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone).
Let’s not forget why we do this… sure, it’s a great chance to use our cars but this is really about raising money for great charities in our local area and since we have started Natters & Nibbles, we have raised, sorry, YOU have raised over £10,000 and I’m sure this year we will have raised a good amount again for our selected charities, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Home-Start Winchester, phylisstuckwellhospice, Parkinson`s UK.
Photo credits to Simon Fox and Liz Barber.
See you in 2025!
Saturday 28th September 2024 - Natters & Nibbles 6/6
And just like that... we are getting ready for our last Natters & Nibbles of the year, how did that happen!?
We have checked the weather for tomorrow and it looks like it will be full sunshine and 14 degrees, and with temperatures and weather conditions sliding next week, it looks like one of the last good opportunities to get the car out for a run. We want to make this the best one of the year yet so look forward to welcoming you through the gates at 10am!
Jack is back from victory lane at Road America and will be keen to share stories and updates from the recent trip!
The guys and girls will be on hand with bacon rolls, tea, coffee and of course, home made cakes.
10:00-13:00 - Saturday 27th September 2024 - Bill Rawles Classic Cars, SO24 0JG.
Please note: All classic cars welcome, limited parking available for modern/modern classics, on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday 28th September 2024 - Natters & Nibbles 6/6
And just like that... we are getting ready for our last Natters & Nibbles of the year, how did that happen!?
We have checked the weather for tomorrow and it looks like it will be full sunshine and 14 degrees, and with temperatures and weather conditions sliding next week, it looks like one of the last good opportunities to get the car out for a run. We want to make this the best one of the year yet so look forward to welcoming you through the gates at 10am!
Jack is back from victory lane at Road America and will be keen to share stories and updates from the recent trip!
The guys and girls will be on hand with bacon rolls, tea, coffee and of course, home made cakes.
10:00-13:00 - Saturday 27th September 2024 - Bill Rawles Classic Cars, SO24 0JG.
Please note: All classic cars welcome, limited parking available for modern/modern classics, on a first come, first served basis.
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