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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
BACK AT GOODWOOD!

We are very pleased to share the news that we will be returning to Goodwood this April in AHS 3603 for the Members Meeting in the Peter Collins Trophy.

With many thanks to the owner of AHS 3603, Jack Rawles will have the privilege and responsibility of keeping this original factory 100S on the black stuff whilst aiming for a competitive result. 

Who will be coming along? Be sure to get in touch as we would love to meet up with you and show you around the car.
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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

BACK AT GOODWOOD!

We are very pleased to share the news that we will be returning to Goodwood this April in AHS 3603 for the Members Meeting in the Peter Collins Trophy.

With many thanks to the owner of AHS 3603, Jack Rawles will have the privilege and responsibility of keeping this original factory 100S on the black stuff whilst aiming for a competitive result.

Who will be coming along? Be sure to get in touch as we would love to meet up with you and show you around the car.
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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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Unbelievable, great value Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII!

If you are looking for a nicely upgraded Healey 3000, ready to use and enjoy, this is the car for you. In good order and priced to sell. 

Over 160 cars sold to happy customers since 2018, buy your next Healey from Bill Rawles.
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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

Unbelievable, great value Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII!

If you are looking for a nicely upgraded Healey 3000, ready to use and enjoy, this is the car for you. In good order and priced to sell.

Over 160 cars sold to happy customers since 2018, buy your next Healey from Bill Rawles.
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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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This TVR Grantura MK1 just puts a smile on your face with a revvy climax engine, neat gearbox and handling like a go-kart. I know that phrase is used a lot but it literally handles like a go-kart and so easy to move around the road. 

This TVR has now been fully road tested and ready to head back to the owner after a number of tricky jobs, some of which may seem insignificant but requires extra care and attention to detail. The car was restored overseas and whilst it has good bones, we have fixed the major items and it needs time spent to sort lots of small finishing details, but nothing that will stop the car from being enjoyed this summer.

When this car arrived, I could hardly drive it down the road, it was all over the place, vague and rear steering. The brakes we awful, juddering and snatching. We have completed a full brake overhaul and rectification of brake judder. New rear track control arms were NLA/hard to find for this rare and early MK1. We manufactured new rear control arms with LH and RH thread for adjustment from readily available parts making future changes easier. We completed a steering box rebuild which required calling on our contacts as this car uses an upside down LHD Ford 100E steering box (101E) and new parts are extremely limited. 

A small but important job was to sort out the fuel filler neck which had previously been fitted with hose that caused fuel to spill from the neck whilst filling. We have now fitted a stainless steel neck which means the car can be refuelled without spewing petrol everywhere. 

Next steps will be for the owner to have the car back, use it for the summer and develop a snagging list of small items that we can catch up with next winter.
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#TVR #tvrgrantura  #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles

This TVR Grantura MK1 just puts a smile on your face with a revvy climax engine, neat gearbox and handling like a go-kart. I know that phrase is used a lot but it literally handles like a go-kart and so easy to move around the road.

This TVR has now been fully road tested and ready to head back to the owner after a number of tricky jobs, some of which may seem insignificant but requires extra care and attention to detail. The car was restored overseas and whilst it has good bones, we have fixed the major items and it needs time spent to sort lots of small finishing details, but nothing that will stop the car from being enjoyed this summer.

When this car arrived, I could hardly drive it down the road, it was all over the place, vague and rear steering. The brakes we awful, juddering and snatching. We have completed a full brake overhaul and rectification of brake judder. New rear track control arms were NLA/hard to find for this rare and early MK1. We manufactured new rear control arms with LH and RH thread for adjustment from readily available parts making future changes easier. We completed a steering box rebuild which required calling on our contacts as this car uses an upside down LHD Ford 100E steering box (101E) and new parts are extremely limited.

A small but important job was to sort out the fuel filler neck which had previously been fitted with hose that caused fuel to spill from the neck whilst filling. We have now fitted a stainless steel neck which means the car can be refuelled without spewing petrol everywhere.

Next steps will be for the owner to have the car back, use it for the summer and develop a snagging list of small items that we can catch up with next winter.
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#TVR #tvrgrantura #historicmotorsport #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #bighealey #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars #goodwood #goodwoodrevival #motorsport #racing #rawles
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Final preparations as this ground up race car build heads to the track for the first time. 
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#austinhealey3000 #racecarsofinsta #keepinghealeysracing #motorsport

Final preparations as this ground up race car build heads to the track for the first time.
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#austinhealey3000 #racecarsofinsta #keepinghealeysracing #motorsport
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Austin-Healey hill climb car for sale. 
*PRICE REDUCTION*

Available for £39,500. 

YES £39,500... that is an unbelievable price for this car... It is ready to be enjoyed, eligible for the Healey Sport Hill Climb championship.

Please contact Jack via 01420 564343 or info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk - I can't imagine this car will be for sale much longer!
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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

Austin-Healey hill climb car for sale.
*PRICE REDUCTION*

Available for £39,500.

YES £39,500... that is an unbelievable price for this car... It is ready to be enjoyed, eligible for the Healey Sport Hill Climb championship.

Please contact Jack via 01420 564343 or info@rawlesclassiccars.co.uk - I can`t imagine this car will be for sale much longer!
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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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Probably the biggest car I’ve ever driven!
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#austin #austinprincess @imperialweddingcarsofficial #classiccar #classiccarrepairs

Probably the biggest car I’ve ever driven!
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#austin #austinprincess @imperialweddingcarsofficial #classiccar #classiccarrepairs
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NATTERS & NIBBLES DATES 2024!

Over £10,000 raised for charity since we began! Thank you for your support.

We are pleased to announce our Natters & Nibbles dates for 2024. This year, to fit around social events and the racing calendar as best possible, the events will be on the last Saturday of every month from April to September 2024.

Come along to our friendly and informal events from 10AM to 1PM for a good excuse to use the car, have a cup of coffee, homemade cakes and a bacon sandwich, all in the name of charity.

As 2023 was our wettest year on record, we have ordered sunshine for every event this year and look forward to seeing you all again soon. 

Classic cars, pre 1980 require no pre-booking. 

There are limited spaces for pre 1990 classics and modern road cars which will be on a first come, first served basis until we are full. 

Everyone is welcome, if you have any questions, please get in touch. 

This year, our chosen charities are;
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Treloars College.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Parkinson's UK.

NATTERS & NIBBLES DATES 2024!

Over £10,000 raised for charity since we began! Thank you for your support.

We are pleased to announce our Natters & Nibbles dates for 2024. This year, to fit around social events and the racing calendar as best possible, the events will be on the last Saturday of every month from April to September 2024.

Come along to our friendly and informal events from 10AM to 1PM for a good excuse to use the car, have a cup of coffee, homemade cakes and a bacon sandwich, all in the name of charity.

As 2023 was our wettest year on record, we have ordered sunshine for every event this year and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Classic cars, pre 1980 require no pre-booking.

There are limited spaces for pre 1990 classics and modern road cars which will be on a first come, first served basis until we are full.

Everyone is welcome, if you have any questions, please get in touch.

This year, our chosen charities are;
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Treloars College.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Parkinson`s UK.
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Esses, the plural for two racing Healey 100S'?

RWD 221, the 100S recreation is undergoing some extensive race upgrades ready for this season, more to come later this week on that car!

DHD 100 is receiving some bodywork ahead of an exciting season, more to come on this one too... watch this space!
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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

Esses, the plural for two racing Healey 100S`?

RWD 221, the 100S recreation is undergoing some extensive race upgrades ready for this season, more to come later this week on that car!

DHD 100 is receiving some bodywork ahead of an exciting season, more to come on this one too... watch this space!
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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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