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 MKIII
1966 Model
£35,250
DetailsAustin-Healey 100 BN1
1955 Model
£38,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 MKIII – Price reduced
1966 Model
£39,950
DetailsAustin-Healey 100 – S Recreation
£145,000
DetailsAustin-Healey 3000 MKIIA
£38,495
DetailsAustin-Healey Factory 100M
£95,000
DetailsAustin-Healey 100
£48,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100 Race Car
£98,500
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.
Motorsport
It`s an essential piece of safety equipment you hope never to use!
This winter, we are building a 3000 race car, converting a road car into a racer.
Greg has been working on the fitment of this roll over cage. The cage arrives from the supplier in kit form and all of the tubes need cutting and welding together. It`s a challenging job with many factors to consider but we are now getting towards the finishing touches.
We step the A post support to get this away from the drivers leg and ensure that the hardtop will still fit with the headlining included. The seat position must be considered and the cage needs to be as high as possible but still within boundaries.
There`s something about putting a cage in a car, it suddenly starts to look like a race car and the excitement builds!
Whether you are circuit racing, rallying, hill climbing or have a fast road car, there is often a place for a cage so please get in touch if you want to find out more.
Winter time always has a great feel in the workshop, the phone and general visitors quieten down, but the hive and buzz of activity continues.
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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
It`s an essential piece of safety equipment you hope never to use!
This winter, we are building a 3000 race car, converting a road car into a racer.
Greg has been working on the fitment of this roll over cage. The cage arrives from the supplier in kit form and all of the tubes need cutting and welding together. It`s a challenging job with many factors to consider but we are now getting towards the finishing touches.
We step the A post support to get this away from the drivers leg and ensure that the hardtop will still fit with the headlining included. The seat position must be considered and the cage needs to be as high as possible but still within boundaries.
There`s something about putting a cage in a car, it suddenly starts to look like a race car and the excitement builds!
Whether you are circuit racing, rallying, hill climbing or have a fast road car, there is often a place for a cage so please get in touch if you want to find out more.
Winter time always has a great feel in the workshop, the phone and general visitors quieten down, but the hive and buzz of activity continues.
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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
Jaguar E-Type rear cradle work in progress.
Any work on a E-Type is often quite involved and whilst their assembly must have been rapidly streamlined with complete components fitted into the shell during production, it means that any work on the rear brakes or diff, means dropping the rear cradle. This E-Type is having new brake discs, pads and remote bleed kit fitted as well as replaced diff pinion oil seal and gasket and handbrake mechanism rebuild.
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Jaguar E-Type rear cradle work in progress.
Any work on a E-Type is often quite involved and whilst their assembly must have been rapidly streamlined with complete components fitted into the shell during production, it means that any work on the rear brakes or diff, means dropping the rear cradle. This E-Type is having new brake discs, pads and remote bleed kit fitted as well as replaced diff pinion oil seal and gasket and handbrake mechanism rebuild.
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Now, this is a new look...
This BJ8 is here for a bare metal repaint. We first spot check the panels for filler and corrosion. This process helps us to understand which panels should be stripped back to bare metal and acid dipped or those that might be too corroded or damaged to continue. This will save unnecessary labour and dipping costs if new panels are required.
This car might just win the award for the most filler we have seen, over 1/2" in the front shroud. But interestingly, despite a lot of bubbling, the panels look quite good and will clean up nicely. It seems the car may have been painted in a damp environment, causing the moisture to track its way under the paint before bubbling out. Painted over 20 years ago in the USA, it is now getting a full bare metal BRCC treatment and we will panel and gap the body in metal, not filler.
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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
Now, this is a new look...
This BJ8 is here for a bare metal repaint. We first spot check the panels for filler and corrosion. This process helps us to understand which panels should be stripped back to bare metal and acid dipped or those that might be too corroded or damaged to continue. This will save unnecessary labour and dipping costs if new panels are required.
This car might just win the award for the most filler we have seen, over 1/2" in the front shroud. But interestingly, despite a lot of bubbling, the panels look quite good and will clean up nicely. It seems the car may have been painted in a damp environment, causing the moisture to track its way under the paint before bubbling out. Painted over 20 years ago in the USA, it is now getting a full bare metal BRCC treatment and we will panel and gap the body in metal, not filler.
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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
Project cars for sale at BRCC.
Why not start from the ground up and build your perfect Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII? Available to be built to your specification, this project is available on our website.
Or, if you have the time and inclination and want a project for yourself, we can ship this nationwide, to your door.
For sale, £12,500.
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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
Project cars for sale at BRCC.
Why not start from the ground up and build your perfect Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII? Available to be built to your specification, this project is available on our website.
Or, if you have the time and inclination and want a project for yourself, we can ship this nationwide, to your door.
For sale, £12,500.
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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
Good luck to Jack Rawles tonight in London at The Royal Automobile Club Historic Motoring Awards.
Here`s what Jack had to say: "It is an incredible accolade to be recognised by the RAC club as one of three young achievers this year and as I cling on to my youth, I am proud to represent Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd in this category. The truth is, whilst I am nominated for this award, it would not be possible without a supportive family and amazing team of seriously talented mechanics, fabricators and engineers that I work with. This nomination really represents the fantastic work these people do that enables us to strive forward as a business and provide the end-to-end marque specialist services that we do, so this nomination is for all of us as recognition of what we have achieved together. Good luck to all everyone nominated in every category, I am looking forward to meeting in London this evening."
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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
Good luck to Jack Rawles tonight in London at The Royal Automobile Club Historic Motoring Awards.
Here`s what Jack had to say: "It is an incredible accolade to be recognised by the RAC club as one of three young achievers this year and as I cling on to my youth, I am proud to represent Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd in this category. The truth is, whilst I am nominated for this award, it would not be possible without a supportive family and amazing team of seriously talented mechanics, fabricators and engineers that I work with. This nomination really represents the fantastic work these people do that enables us to strive forward as a business and provide the end-to-end marque specialist services that we do, so this nomination is for all of us as recognition of what we have achieved together. Good luck to all everyone nominated in every category, I am looking forward to meeting in London this evening."
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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
Following on from engine block machining, another operation completed in-house is pinning new ring-gear on lightened flywheels.
The ring gear is heated and fitted hot, which shrinks to fit tightly on the flywheel, we take an extra measure, pinning the flywheel by machining, tapping and inserting a grub screw to stop the ring-gear from spinning or coming off the flywheel.
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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
Following on from engine block machining, another operation completed in-house is pinning new ring-gear on lightened flywheels.
The ring gear is heated and fitted hot, which shrinks to fit tightly on the flywheel, we take an extra measure, pinning the flywheel by machining, tapping and inserting a grub screw to stop the ring-gear from spinning or coming off the flywheel.
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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
It`s officially engine rebuild season... Plenty of road and race engines coming through for UK market and overseas. In this photo you can see Bill machining the valve pocket reliefs for high lift cam shaft.
Did you know? We can build and ship any Austin-Healey component anywhere in the world, so if you need help with your project, be sure to get in touch.
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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
It`s officially engine rebuild season... Plenty of road and race engines coming through for UK market and overseas. In this photo you can see Bill machining the valve pocket reliefs for high lift cam shaft.
Did you know? We can build and ship any Austin-Healey component anywhere in the world, so if you need help with your project, be sure to get in touch.
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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
Whilst building a race car, it is important to close off the cockpit from the fuel tank and engine bay and generally seal off the driver from the elements. There are a number of closing panels that need to be fabricated.
Here, Greg and Ed are working together to bead roll pressings into a closing panel. This requires a lot of marking out, consideration and careful bead rolling!
This panel will be for replacing the battery lid on a BN7.
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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
Whilst building a race car, it is important to close off the cockpit from the fuel tank and engine bay and generally seal off the driver from the elements. There are a number of closing panels that need to be fabricated.
Here, Greg and Ed are working together to bead roll pressings into a closing panel. This requires a lot of marking out, consideration and careful bead rolling!
This panel will be for replacing the battery lid on a BN7.
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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 3000 MKIII - £39,950 - Updated price
You`ll benefit from a fresh BRCC built engine, a very original car with a lot of character and excellent feel on the road.
Recently, this example has undergone extensive work with us, including: A full engine rebuild, newly reconditioned clutch, new fuel lines, a brake refurbishment and more...
As well as our own history of work that we have completed on this car, it comes with an extensive history folder of work done throughout its lifetime, UK RHD, Ice Blue, ready to be enjoyed.
Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII - £39,950 - Updated price
You`ll benefit from a fresh BRCC built engine, a very original car with a lot of character and excellent feel on the road.
Recently, this example has undergone extensive work with us, including: A full engine rebuild, newly reconditioned clutch, new fuel lines, a brake refurbishment and more...
As well as our own history of work that we have completed on this car, it comes with an extensive history folder of work done throughout its lifetime, UK RHD, Ice Blue, ready to be enjoyed.
What a super car! This Austin-Healey 100 is built as a tribute to the special test car with 100S specification chassis and engine, 4 wheel disc brakes and 16" Dunlop peg-drive wheels - Now for sale, more information is available on the website.
Supplied with a rare hard top and option of a standard or cut down screen, the car is so versatile and is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive on the road. Light and spritely, quick but comfortable. The car is available for worldwide shipping.
£140,000 GBP.
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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
What a super car! This Austin-Healey 100 is built as a tribute to the special test car with 100S specification chassis and engine, 4 wheel disc brakes and 16" Dunlop peg-drive wheels - Now for sale, more information is available on the website.
Supplied with a rare hard top and option of a standard or cut down screen, the car is so versatile and is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive on the road. Light and spritely, quick but comfortable. The car is available for worldwide shipping.
£140,000 GBP.
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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
Panelling on this Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 is making good progress.
One of the original 500 metallic golden beige cars, this car will be finished in a close to original specification with some sensible upgrades.
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Panelling on this Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 is making good progress.
One of the original 500 metallic golden beige cars, this car will be finished in a close to original specification with some sensible upgrades.
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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
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” — Vince Lombardi
Sunday’s Race Day arrived and the setback in quali did nothing to dampen @billrawles and @jackrawles46 spirits — in fact, it fired them up even more 🔥
Starting 19th on a damp track with a rolling start, determination and grit were the name of the game. As the cars roared away, disappearing over the crest on lap one, the anticipation built… until Jack came flying through the start–finish straight in 6th place! Making up 13 places in lap 1 🏎️
The 2-hour race was shared between father and son with a 45min / 30min / 45min split, each stint demanding focus and consistency. With strategy, pit stops, and track conditions at play, the true result was only clear in the final laps.
Jack’s closing laps were tense and electric, carving through the field and bringing the car home to take the chequered flag in 6th overall (out of 37) — and 1st in the GT3 class! 🏆 @gtandsportscarcup @algarve_classic_festival @autodromodoalgarve
The emotion, joy, relief, and sheer excitement were palpable. The @billrawlesclassiccars support crew — @willc0x and @waggerman69 — were exemplary all weekend. We’re truly blessed to have such a strong, skilled, and hardworking team behind us.
As Henry Ford said:
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”
A perfect way to close out the 2025 season — with resilience, teamwork, and a podium finish to remember. ❤️
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimao #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racing #racingtogether #raceday #teamwork #resilience
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” — Vince Lombardi
Sunday’s Race Day arrived and the setback in quali did nothing to dampen @billrawles and @jackrawles46 spirits — in fact, it fired them up even more 🔥
Starting 19th on a damp track with a rolling start, determination and grit were the name of the game. As the cars roared away, disappearing over the crest on lap one, the anticipation built… until Jack came flying through the start–finish straight in 6th place! Making up 13 places in lap 1 🏎️
The 2-hour race was shared between father and son with a 45min / 30min / 45min split, each stint demanding focus and consistency. With strategy, pit stops, and track conditions at play, the true result was only clear in the final laps.
Jack’s closing laps were tense and electric, carving through the field and bringing the car home to take the chequered flag in 6th overall (out of 37) — and 1st in the GT3 class! 🏆 @gtandsportscarcup @algarve_classic_festival @autodromodoalgarve
The emotion, joy, relief, and sheer excitement were palpable. The @billrawlesclassiccars support crew — @willc0x and @waggerman69 — were exemplary all weekend. We’re truly blessed to have such a strong, skilled, and hardworking team behind us.
As Henry Ford said:
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”
A perfect way to close out the 2025 season — with resilience, teamwork, and a podium finish to remember. ❤️
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimao #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racing #racingtogether #raceday #teamwork #resilience
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It's an essential piece of safety equipment you hope never to use!
This winter, we are building a 3000 race car, converting a road car into a racer.
Greg has been working on the fitment of this roll over cage. The cage arrives from the supplier in kit form and all of the tubes need cutting and welding together. It's a challenging job with many factors to consider but we are now getting towards the finishing touches.
We step the A post support to get this away from the drivers leg and ensure that the hardtop will still fit with the headlining included. The seat position must be considered and the cage needs to be as high as possible but still within boundaries.
There's something about putting a cage in a car, it suddenly starts to look like a race car and the excitement builds!
Whether you are circuit racing, rallying, hill climbing or have a fast road car, there is often a place for a cage so please get in touch if you want to find out more.
Winter time always has a great feel in the workshop, the phone and general visitors quieten down, but the hive and buzz of activity continues.
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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 ... See MoreSee Less
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