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
Restoration takes many forms, from minor rust repairs to a full strip down and re-build. A mechanical restoration can include a full engine and transmission repair, diff reconditioning and lead-free conversions. Our facility caters for panel repairs and replacements, TIG, MIG and gas welding as well as lead loading and silver soldering.
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 MKIII
1967 Model
£56,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 project
£29,500
DetailsAustin-Healey MK2 BN7 UK RHD
£95,000
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Race proven performance, reliably first
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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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Saturday 21st May 2022 @oultonparkofficial Due to the pandemic, the workshop restoration and the business relocation its been almost a year without any racing from the Rawles camp. A very enjoyable ...
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BBQ on after a successful test at Oulton Park ahead of tomorrows racing in the GT&Sports Car Cup and Equipe Libre! ...
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Charlie is doing a lovely job on this MK3 race car, fabricating an aluminium roof. He’s about 2/3 of the way there with this job; the shape finalised it is ...
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Nearly ready to race… I can’t wait to see this on track. ...
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Full steam ahead everywhere you look. What’s in the workshop today? #billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #triumph #mg #ford #classiccar #workshop #restoration #classiccarrestoration ...
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Drive it Day 2022 Sunday 24th April 2022 As part of the FBHVC Drive it Day Bill Rawles Classic Cars opened their gates to receive 30 cars and 60 classic car enthusiasts ...
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They do say, anything can be repaired... and this one didn't beat Bill. We searched the market and asked our contacts, when the options for original or repro brass S ...
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A few days have passed since our Big Opening Party last Saturday and reflecting on the day, it was an overwhelming success and I hope that all who came had ...
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Another lovely Mk3 has arrived for sale. This one is priced to sell and ready to go at £58,500. For anyone wanting to get into a MK3, this is a ...
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Saturday 21st May 2022 @oultonparkofficial
Due to the pandemic, the workshop restoration and the business relocation its been almost a year without any racing from the Rawles camp.
A very enjoyable weekend of racing with @equipeclassicracing and @gtandsportscarcup and in both races podium finishes were achieved.
Photo credits to 📸 @dickonsiddall and @mike_griffin_photography
Recapping on the weekend @jackrawles46 had this comment to make:
“After a very busy 2 years and a long break from racing, my first race back in FSL 246 was a dream. With no work completed in quite a few seasons, she’s tired and in need of a rebuild, but I always feel so comfortable in it, she never surprises me. I think I might have found my new favourite of the old girl thanks to @mike_griffin_photography captured hustling it around Oulton Park at the weekend on the way to winning the Pre63 class and 2nd overall to Jamie Boots sublime TVR#billrawlesclassiccarsl#rawlesl#jackrawlesracing #equipeclassicracingq#equipepre63a#equipeq#equipelibreq#equipe50sp#motorsporti#motorsportphotographyo#historict#historicmotorsporth#historicmotorracingis#motorracingc#classiccarsa#race##racedaya#racecar #healeyy#austinhealeya#austinhealey3000 #oultonparke#GTSCC##gtandsportscarcup##racecarstscarcup #racecars ... See MoreSee Less
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It was great to watch Jack you did a great job well done and congratulations to all.
Great result Jack well done 👍🏁
Great results Jack. Congrats.
That’s awesome well done xx
Nice one Jack 🏆 👍
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