
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.
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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.
AboutWe offer a full restoration service on all types of classic car, specialising in Austin-Healey.

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.
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.
If you're looking to buy a classic car or have a classic car which you want to sell, we can help.
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Team work makes the dream work
All it takes is a porto power, dollies, hammers, gaffer tape and of course a smidge of skill 😂 to get back out on track @algarve_classic_festival #keephealeysracing
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Team work makes the dream work
All it takes is a porto power, dollies, hammers, gaffer tape and of course a smidge of skill 😂 to get back out on track @algarve_classic_festival #keephealeysracing
#billrawlesclassiccars #classiccarrestoration #classiccargarage #restoration #metalwork #skill #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecars #motorsport #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassic
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” — Epictetus
So, quali didn’t go to plan! 😅
@billrawles was out first and just starting to get to grips with the track — the car felt great — when it suddenly went into a half spin, leaving a damaged front wing.
Bill explained:
“The car I had just overtaken had nowhere to go and hit the front wing. I felt terrible because I thought I’d made a mistake. I carried on, and on the next lap the oil flags were out.”
The mystery solved — Bill had been the first to hit oil on track before the flags appeared. Unlucky timing! 💥
A driver change was still needed to complete quali. The team quickly taped up the front wing to enable @jackrawles46 to complete the minimum laps required to Quali. With only 7 laps completed out of a possible 16, the father–son duo qualified 19th out of 37. Reports from other drivers confirmed heavy oil and debris on the circuit! We never did recover our front headlight 😟
Before Sunday’s race, the @bill_rawles_classic_cars team pulled together to straighten the wing. Once the shape was right, Jack Rawles unleashed his GCSE art skills 🎨 to create a clever livery cover-up — turning a potential disaster into a display of teamwork and humour.
They say “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.”
Safe to say, the Rawles duo showed plenty of both. 💪
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimao #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racing #racingtogether #qualifying #adversity #team #teamwork
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” — Epictetus
So, quali didn’t go to plan! 😅
@billrawles was out first and just starting to get to grips with the track — the car felt great — when it suddenly went into a half spin, leaving a damaged front wing.
Bill explained:
“The car I had just overtaken had nowhere to go and hit the front wing. I felt terrible because I thought I’d made a mistake. I carried on, and on the next lap the oil flags were out.”
The mystery solved — Bill had been the first to hit oil on track before the flags appeared. Unlucky timing! 💥
A driver change was still needed to complete quali. The team quickly taped up the front wing to enable @jackrawles46 to complete the minimum laps required to Quali. With only 7 laps completed out of a possible 16, the father–son duo qualified 19th out of 37. Reports from other drivers confirmed heavy oil and debris on the circuit! We never did recover our front headlight 😟
Before Sunday’s race, the @bill_rawles_classic_cars team pulled together to straighten the wing. Once the shape was right, Jack Rawles unleashed his GCSE art skills 🎨 to create a clever livery cover-up — turning a potential disaster into a display of teamwork and humour.
They say “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.”
Safe to say, the Rawles duo showed plenty of both. 💪
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimao #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racing #racingtogether #qualifying #adversity #team #teamwork
Racing Together at Portimão 🇵🇹🏁
25th-26th October 2025
When an opportunity rises for a father & son race trip, it has to be seized. A last-minute decision, and the duo made it happen — wrapping up the 2025 season in style with @gtandsportscarcup during the @algarve_classic_festival at the legendary @autodromodoalgarve
It’s been 10 years since @jackrawles46 last raced here — but this was @billrawles first time taking on the thrilling Portimão Circuit. A few late nights on the sim, a pep talk from Jack, and a short practice before quali… and they were ready to go! Bill had been told by other drivers to expect tarmac and sky - he soon found out what this meant!!
🏁 Key Highlights of the Portimão Race Track:
🎢 Famous for its rollercoaster-style elevation changes and blind Crests.
📅 Opened in 2008 — built in just seven months at a cost of €195 million.
📍 Located in southern Portugal, near the coastal city of Portimão.
📏 4.653 km / 2.891 miles with 15 corners (9 right, 6 left).
👥 Capacity for 100,000 spectators.
🏆 FIA Grade 1 certified — hosted Formula 1 in 2020 & 2021.
🏍 Regular stop for MotoGP & WSBK, loved by riders worldwide.
🌟 The Algarve region was once Ayrton Senna’s European base.
🚗 Includes a karting track & driver training facilities.
The Algarve International Circuit is more than just a racetrack — it’s a playground of adrenaline, precision, and breathtaking scenery.
Here’s to unforgettable laps, family memories, and the perfect end to the racing year.
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimaõ #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racingtogether
Racing Together at Portimão 🇵🇹🏁
25th-26th October 2025
When an opportunity rises for a father & son race trip, it has to be seized. A last-minute decision, and the duo made it happen — wrapping up the 2025 season in style with @gtandsportscarcup during the @algarve_classic_festival at the legendary @autodromodoalgarve
It’s been 10 years since @jackrawles46 last raced here — but this was @billrawles first time taking on the thrilling Portimão Circuit. A few late nights on the sim, a pep talk from Jack, and a short practice before quali… and they were ready to go! Bill had been told by other drivers to expect tarmac and sky - he soon found out what this meant!!
🏁 Key Highlights of the Portimão Race Track:
🎢 Famous for its rollercoaster-style elevation changes and blind Crests.
📅 Opened in 2008 — built in just seven months at a cost of €195 million.
📍 Located in southern Portugal, near the coastal city of Portimão.
📏 4.653 km / 2.891 miles with 15 corners (9 right, 6 left).
👥 Capacity for 100,000 spectators.
🏆 FIA Grade 1 certified — hosted Formula 1 in 2020 & 2021.
🏍 Regular stop for MotoGP & WSBK, loved by riders worldwide.
🌟 The Algarve region was once Ayrton Senna’s European base.
🚗 Includes a karting track & driver training facilities.
The Algarve International Circuit is more than just a racetrack — it’s a playground of adrenaline, precision, and breathtaking scenery.
Here’s to unforgettable laps, family memories, and the perfect end to the racing year.
#billrawlesclassiccars #austinhealey #healey3000 #historicmotorsport #classiccars #sportscar #racecar #motorsport #keephealeysracing #gtandsportscarcup #historicracing #algarveclassicfestival #portimaõ #algarve #portugal #fatherandson #racingtogether
An exciting new project has entered the workshop.
This Austin-Healey 3000 has been commissioned to be built into an FIA race car. Over the coming months, we will be working hard to convert this road car into a fire breathing race car, ready for the circuits of Europe.
After a successful race programme in the USA in 2024, we have found that a number of US customers have shown an interest to race in Europe in 2026 and beyond. This is an exciting project to make one of those dreams a reality.
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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
An exciting new project has entered the workshop.
This Austin-Healey 3000 has been commissioned to be built into an FIA race car. Over the coming months, we will be working hard to convert this road car into a fire breathing race car, ready for the circuits of Europe.
After a successful race programme in the USA in 2024, we have found that a number of US customers have shown an interest to race in Europe in 2026 and beyond. This is an exciting project to make one of those dreams a reality.
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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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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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