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 Project
£18,500
DetailsAustin Healey 3000 MKIIA
1963 Model
£36,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100/6
1957 Model
£36,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100/6 S
1956 Model
£48,500
DetailsAustin-Healey 100/6 BN4
1957 Model
£43,500
DetailsDownton MG C GT
£32,500
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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
WE ARE BACK!
It is the 1st April 2025 and this means we are only a few days away from the first Natters & Nibbles event of the year!
In 2025, we will be holding the events on the 2nd Saturday of each month as this had the least conflicts with our racing events and other classic car events in the calendar and provides a consistent date.
We cannot wait to see you all after what has felt like a very long winter.
As always, the event is free, we raise money for local charities and provide all tea, coffee, and bacon rolls as well as our family members and staff giving up their time for these events so we love to see a big turn out, and a wide range of cars... thank you. Please keep in mind, there are charity pots where you can make a cash donation.
As always, there is ample parking for classic cars, limited parking for modern classics and restricted parking for modern cars. This is on a first come, first served basis but please don`t arrive before 10am as this is when gates will open and ask you to respect our neighbours when arriving and leaving our event.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
WE ARE BACK!
It is the 1st April 2025 and this means we are only a few days away from the first Natters & Nibbles event of the year!
In 2025, we will be holding the events on the 2nd Saturday of each month as this had the least conflicts with our racing events and other classic car events in the calendar and provides a consistent date.
We cannot wait to see you all after what has felt like a very long winter.
As always, the event is free, we raise money for local charities and provide all tea, coffee, and bacon rolls as well as our family members and staff giving up their time for these events so we love to see a big turn out, and a wide range of cars... thank you. Please keep in mind, there are charity pots where you can make a cash donation.
As always, there is ample parking for classic cars, limited parking for modern classics and restricted parking for modern cars. This is on a first come, first served basis but please don`t arrive before 10am as this is when gates will open and ask you to respect our neighbours when arriving and leaving our event.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
This should keep the engine shop busy for a while...
A mixture of road and racing engines have arrived for rebuild. They will now be pressure tested and sized, condition assessed and build specs completed.
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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
This should keep the engine shop busy for a while...
A mixture of road and racing engines have arrived for rebuild. They will now be pressure tested and sized, condition assessed and build specs completed.
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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
FOR SALE - We have had a select number of car sales arrive ahead of the summer season, including this Austin-Healey 3000 MKIIA. A UK RHD car in the most popular colour providing excellent value at £36,500.
Have a look at our website to see a full list of vehicles available. Contact us if you have specific requirements as we have a number of cars available that are not listed online.
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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
FOR SALE - We have had a select number of car sales arrive ahead of the summer season, including this Austin-Healey 3000 MKIIA. A UK RHD car in the most popular colour providing excellent value at £36,500.
Have a look at our website to see a full list of vehicles available. Contact us if you have specific requirements as we have a number of cars available that are not listed online.
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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
Time to take the engine out of this Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII... During a annual service, it was found that there was excessive free play in the timing gear.
Whilst the front pulley can be removed in situ, the reality is, when refitting the pulley, it is important it is done up very tight and getting the purchase and locking the engine becomes a challenge so it is often easier to remove the engine, complete the work and it gives us a chance to check the clutch at the same time.
It was found that the chain tensioner had failed, so we will replace the timing gear, chain, wheels, tensioner and front pulley to an uprated type.
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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
Time to take the engine out of this Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII... During a annual service, it was found that there was excessive free play in the timing gear.
Whilst the front pulley can be removed in situ, the reality is, when refitting the pulley, it is important it is done up very tight and getting the purchase and locking the engine becomes a challenge so it is often easier to remove the engine, complete the work and it gives us a chance to check the clutch at the same time.
It was found that the chain tensioner had failed, so we will replace the timing gear, chain, wheels, tensioner and front pulley to an uprated type.
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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
Mercedes Pagoda 230SL has arrived for servicing and repairs.
These have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, some refinement and an obvious choice for long distance touring and weekend driving.
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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
Mercedes Pagoda 230SL has arrived for servicing and repairs.
These have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, some refinement and an obvious choice for long distance touring and weekend driving.
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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
Last weekend, we hosted the @thamesvalleyaustinhealeyclub for a technical morning where we provided tea and cake as well as a workshop tour and insight into some of the skills and techniques used to restore classic cars.
It is not long now until our first Natters & Nibbles event of the year on the 12th April 2025 where we look forward to seeing many more familiar faces.
We look forward to welcoming you all soon.
Last weekend, we hosted the @thamesvalleyaustinhealeyclub for a technical morning where we provided tea and cake as well as a workshop tour and insight into some of the skills and techniques used to restore classic cars.
It is not long now until our first Natters & Nibbles event of the year on the 12th April 2025 where we look forward to seeing many more familiar faces.
We look forward to welcoming you all soon.
Race season loading…
It is almost time to go racing, and cars are working their way through the workshop for race season prep and finishing touches. This Healey 3000 is being prepared for the 6 hour event later in the year at Donington.
Next up, Members Meeting testing this week ahead of Brands Hatch with Equipe Classic racing next week with a Healey 100.
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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
Race season loading…
It is almost time to go racing, and cars are working their way through the workshop for race season prep and finishing touches. This Healey 3000 is being prepared for the 6 hour event later in the year at Donington.
Next up, Members Meeting testing this week ahead of Brands Hatch with Equipe Classic racing next week with a Healey 100.
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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
In a garage for 40 years… collected this morning and now back at BRCC for recommissioning and restoration.
It’s amazing, they keep coming out of the woodwork…
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#austinhealey #britishsportscar #bighealey #billrawlesclassiccars #healey3000 #classiccar #restoration
In a garage for 40 years… collected this morning and now back at BRCC for recommissioning and restoration.
It’s amazing, they keep coming out of the woodwork…
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#austinhealey #britishsportscar #bighealey #billrawlesclassiccars #healey3000 #classiccar #restoration
Another engine freshly machined and into the engine room for rebuild.
This engine is our `standard specification` 3000 engine, essentially BJ8 spec, but with a few BRCC improvements including our, anti engine block porosity kit, this engine will receive all of our expertise during rebuild from sourcing the highest quality parts, in house rebuild, prep and paint finishing as well as vehicle install and tune.
We have 4 specifications of engine available.
- Standard
- Fast road
- Rally/Hill Climb
- Full race FIA
We are able to supply engines worldwide and you don`t have to have core stock, we can supply a `crate engine`.
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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
Another engine freshly machined and into the engine room for rebuild.
This engine is our `standard specification` 3000 engine, essentially BJ8 spec, but with a few BRCC improvements including our, anti engine block porosity kit, this engine will receive all of our expertise during rebuild from sourcing the highest quality parts, in house rebuild, prep and paint finishing as well as vehicle install and tune.
We have 4 specifications of engine available.
- Standard
- Fast road
- Rally/Hill Climb
- Full race FIA
We are able to supply engines worldwide and you don`t have to have core stock, we can supply a `crate engine`.
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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 stage rally car has now arrived for a pre-season prep ahead of the first event. We are looking forward to providing technical and event support for this crew in 2025.
Austin-Healey 3000 stage rally car has now arrived for a pre-season prep ahead of the first event. We are looking forward to providing technical and event support for this crew in 2025.
Austin-Healey 3000 fast road car restoration is nearing completion and is ready for the first road testing miles, weather permitting!
Whilst we don`t recommend Weber carburetors on a road car, the customer insisted on the induction noise and appeal of a Weber, and when you see it... who can argue with that!
There is no doubt, the Weber is the best performance carburetor for an Austin-Healey but typically, on the road the SU is a more variable carb by nature and typically suited to all year round, all weather conditions driving. However, for a Sunday afternoon blast...
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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 fast road car restoration is nearing completion and is ready for the first road testing miles, weather permitting!
Whilst we don`t recommend Weber carburetors on a road car, the customer insisted on the induction noise and appeal of a Weber, and when you see it... who can argue with that!
There is no doubt, the Weber is the best performance carburetor for an Austin-Healey but typically, on the road the SU is a more variable carb by nature and typically suited to all year round, all weather conditions driving. However, for a Sunday afternoon blast...
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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
This XK150 has required a lot of fabrication work, it is now starting to look like a car again and move towards the next stage.
This project has had an extra level of difficulty due restoration work completed by the owner at home. Innocently, repairing the car to what was a good standard but unfortunately, without realising that the whole structure had moved, welding in multiple faults. We have then had to unpick this work, straighten, align and repair the body as required as well as completing all normal corrosion repairs.
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#jaguar #jaguarxk150 #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars
This XK150 has required a lot of fabrication work, it is now starting to look like a car again and move towards the next stage.
This project has had an extra level of difficulty due restoration work completed by the owner at home. Innocently, repairing the car to what was a good standard but unfortunately, without realising that the whole structure had moved, welding in multiple faults. We have then had to unpick this work, straighten, align and repair the body as required as well as completing all normal corrosion repairs.
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#jaguar #jaguarxk150 #classiccarrestoration #restoration #classic #classiccar #sportscar #britishsportscar #carsofinstagram #workshop #billrawlesclassiccars
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WE ARE BACK!
It is the 1st April 2025 and this means we are only a few days away from the first Natters & Nibbles event of the year!
In 2025, we will be holding the events on the 2nd Saturday of each month as this had the least conflicts with our racing events and other classic car events in the calendar and provides a consistent date.
We cannot wait to see you all after what has felt like a very long winter.
As always, the event is free, we raise money for local charities and provide all tea, coffee, and bacon rolls as well as our family members and staff giving up their time for these events so we love to see a big turn out, and a wide range of cars... thank you. Please keep in mind, there are charity pots where you can make a cash donation.
As always, there is ample parking for classic cars, limited parking for modern classics and restricted parking for modern cars. This is on a first come, first served basis but please don't arrive before 10am as this is when gates will open and ask you to respect our neighbours when arriving and leaving our event.
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