Workshop & Facilities

Whether you have a classic car in need of a service or you’re interested in a restoration, Bill Rawles Classic Cars have all the facilities in house to complete the end-to-end process.

It all starts with a phone call or an email

At Bill Rawles Classic Cars we are a very friendly team. We are easily contactable. We will always answer a phone call and respond to an email. However big or small your enquiry is, the back office will be able to either directly answer your questions or put you in contact with the member of staff with the expertise and knowledge that is required.

Servicing & Mechanical

In need of your annual service? The Bill Rawles Classic Cars health check & service will provide all the maintenance your classic needs to enable you to continue many more worry-free miles. If you’re looking to replace or upgrade your current wheels or tyres we can recommend a range of options depending on the spec and use of your car, most wheels and tyres can be fitted the same or next day.

Servicing

Upgrades & Enhancements

Improve your Austin-Healey with period enhancements and uprated parts. Before you modify your Healey with bolt-on modern gizmos, speak to the experts to discuss your requirements. We are not interested in selling you something you don't need or want, we will advise you based on our experience. Your Healey can be improved without destroying its originality.

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Restoration

Our experienced team of engineers have been trained to produce only the highest quality cars. During a restoration, it is important to us to reuse, where possible, original parts or remanufactured replacements. Our team will recognise where and when a repair is necessary and full documentation of your restoration will be detailed through photos and description of every hour spent.

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Motorsport

Having raced Healeys throughout Europe for the past 20 years, Bill has developed his cars to be reliable as well as fast, with racing technology filtering down into the road cars. It must be in the blood as you may also see sons Charlie & Jack enjoying success behind the wheel campaigning BRCC-prepared cars.

Motorsport

Machining and Fabrication

Traditionally trained, Bill started his working life as a press tool maker, spending many hours machining on mills and turning on lathes. We are proud to continue the tradition with a foundation of skilled engineers. Our machine and fabrication shop has everything needed to create those one-off pieces you’re struggling to have made. Services also include sheet metal work such as aluminium fuel tanks, repairs or bespoke panels in aluminium or steel.

Machine Shop

Engine Building & Running Gear

Bill Rawles Classic Cars' engine building facility can build your engine to any specification. Calling on over 30 years of experience building road & race engines, we only use the highest quality parts available and, through experience, can offer reliability and performance you can trust.

Drive Train

Body work & Paint

Preparation for paint is a meticulous and time-consuming process but the result will stand the test of time. Bill Rawles Classic Cars uses modern materials and technology combined with traditional techniques to prepare your vehicle for paint. The painting process includes preparation of panels, primer, flat back ready for a coat of DP40 epoxy primer and top coat paint. Paintwork is then flatted & polished to finish.

Body Shop & Paint

Showroom

If you’ve always wanted to own a classic car or you already have a collection, our showroom offers a wide range of classic cars throughout the year, predominantly selling Austin-Healeys. Please contact our sales office to find a car that suits your requirements and budget. If you are looking to sell, ask about our fixed-fee commission of £1,800 +vat.

Looking to Buy or Sell?

Metal Work & Fabrication

Our fabrication services include but are not limited to panel making in both aluminium and steel, foam-filled or baffled fuel tanks manufactured to order, aluminium catch tanks and swerl pots. We use new equipment coupled with traditional tools which ensures our fabrication services are carried out to the high standards we are known for.

Fabrication

Accident Repairs

If the unthinkable happens, don't worry, you are in safe hands. We can work with you privately or via your insurance company to get you back on the straight and narrow.

Fix me up

We can safely collect and deliver your vehicle

In addition to our recovery truck and 4 car HGV articulated lorry, we use Indigo Blue European enclosed prestige vehicle services to collect and deliver customer cars. This provides you with the peace of mind and confidence that your car is being transported safely with a qualified driver at the wheel. Your vehicle is insured whilst in the care of us and Indigo Blue, however we always recommend you have your own insurance cover in place at all times. Please contact us for more details and cost.