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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 in for an annual service, this car was sourced in Sweden in 2022 for a UK customer and repatriated to the UK where it is now thoroughly used - and so it should be. 

A car built in the spirt of the special test car, this Healey features 100S lightened chassis, S engine and 16” peg drive Dunlop wheels, to name only a few features on this car… what’s it like to drive? Fantastic. 
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#austinhealey  #sportscar #carsofinstagram #classiccar #britishsportscar #billrawlesclassiccars #classiccarrestoration #healey3000 #bighealey #healey100 #goodwood #austinhealey100

Back in for an annual service, this car was sourced in Sweden in 2022 for a UK customer and repatriated to the UK where it is now thoroughly used - and so it should be.

A car built in the spirt of the special test car, this Healey features 100S lightened chassis, S engine and 16” peg drive Dunlop wheels, to name only a few features on this car… what’s it like to drive? Fantastic.
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#austinhealey #sportscar #carsofinstagram #classiccar #britishsportscar #billrawlesclassiccars #classiccarrestoration #healey3000 #bighealey #healey100 #goodwood #austinhealey100
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Nice to see this MKIII heading off to a new home. The start of the car sales season is always an exciting time.

This car sold for just under list price and is a good indication of the current market. There are an increasing number of enquiries and many good deals available for buyers. 

If you have always wanted an Austin-Healey, now is a good time and we have many cars for sale online and 'off market'.
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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

Nice to see this MKIII heading off to a new home. The start of the car sales season is always an exciting time.

This car sold for just under list price and is a good indication of the current market. There are an increasing number of enquiries and many good deals available for buyers.

If you have always wanted an Austin-Healey, now is a good time and we have many cars for sale online and `off market`.
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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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Equipe MG BCV8 
Saturday 23rd March 2024

@equipeclassicracing @jackrawles46 @brandshatchofficial 

The BCV8 championship was formed back in 1977 within the MG Car Club by Barry Sidery-Smith and Victor Smith. The BCV8 Championship is fast, friendly, fun racing for MGB’s, MGC’s and MGBV8’s from nearly standard to modified.

New this year to Equipe Classic Racing and equally new to Jack Rawles, only acquiring his new machine at the end of last year’s race season. The car had been well looked after and was already a front running contender. A bit of fettling and tidying up was carried out by Jack over the winter months. This weekend was its first race under the new ownership of Jack Rawles.

What a weekend ….. the weather was unpredictable and variable, giving us brilliant sunshine, cold gusting winds, to torrential rain and hail storms. The track conditions and visibility issues tested all the drivers.

The racing did not disappoint. It was close, fast, thrilling, exciting and a joy to watch.

Jack Rawles achieved 2nd place in his first ever MGBV8 race and went on to win the second race of the day. The results did not come easily, in both races difficult starts saw Jack falling back down the grid to make him have to work hard and pick off his fellow contestants. Keeping a cool head coupled with his driving skills, and determination resulted in achievements to be proud of.

The Equipe Classic Racing website states “This championship consistently delivers thrilling and competitive racing across all classes. Whether you own an MGB, MGC, or V8 and aspire to participate in exhilarating races, the BCV8 Championship is undoubtedly the premier platform for you.” We think we have to agree with this statement.

As always thank you to @equipeclassicracing for a fabulous weekend of racing and we can’t wait to do it again.

#equipeclassicracing #mg #mgb #mgc #mgv8 #classiccars #motorsport #racing #brandshatch #billrawlesclassiccars #60s #equipebcv8 #historicracing #letsgoracing #competitive #clean #fun

Equipe MG BCV8
Saturday 23rd March 2024

@equipeclassicracing @jackrawles46 @brandshatchofficial

The BCV8 championship was formed back in 1977 within the MG Car Club by Barry Sidery-Smith and Victor Smith. The BCV8 Championship is fast, friendly, fun racing for MGB’s, MGC’s and MGBV8’s from nearly standard to modified.

New this year to Equipe Classic Racing and equally new to Jack Rawles, only acquiring his new machine at the end of last year’s race season. The car had been well looked after and was already a front running contender. A bit of fettling and tidying up was carried out by Jack over the winter months. This weekend was its first race under the new ownership of Jack Rawles.

What a weekend ….. the weather was unpredictable and variable, giving us brilliant sunshine, cold gusting winds, to torrential rain and hail storms. The track conditions and visibility issues tested all the drivers.

The racing did not disappoint. It was close, fast, thrilling, exciting and a joy to watch.

Jack Rawles achieved 2nd place in his first ever MGBV8 race and went on to win the second race of the day. The results did not come easily, in both races difficult starts saw Jack falling back down the grid to make him have to work hard and pick off his fellow contestants. Keeping a cool head coupled with his driving skills, and determination resulted in achievements to be proud of.

The Equipe Classic Racing website states “This championship consistently delivers thrilling and competitive racing across all classes. Whether you own an MGB, MGC, or V8 and aspire to participate in exhilarating races, the BCV8 Championship is undoubtedly the premier platform for you.” We think we have to agree with this statement.

As always thank you to @equipeclassicracing for a fabulous weekend of racing and we can’t wait to do it again.

#equipeclassicracing #mg #mgb #mgc #mgv8 #classiccars #motorsport #racing #brandshatch #billrawlesclassiccars #60s #equipebcv8 #historicracing #letsgoracing #competitive #clean #fun
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NATTERS & NIBBLES DATES 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. 

Over £10,000 raised for charity since we began! Thank you for your support.
This year, our chosen charities are;
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Treloars College.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Parkinson's UK.

NATTERS & NIBBLES DATES 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.

Over £10,000 raised for charity since we began! Thank you for your support.
This year, our chosen charities are;
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Treloars College.
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Parkinson`s UK.
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Come testing with us @goodwoodmotorcircuit in preparation for the #81membersmeeting in the @bill_rawles_classic_cars prepared Austin-Healey 100S driven by @jackrawles46. 
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#austinhealey #goodwood #historicmotorsport #motorracing

Come testing with us @goodwoodmotorcircuit in preparation for the #81membersmeeting in the @bill_rawles_classic_cars prepared Austin-Healey 100S driven by @jackrawles46.
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#austinhealey #goodwood #historicmotorsport #motorracing
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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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