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Your Trusted Classic Car Experts in Hampshire
Bill Rawles Classic Cars is a family-run business founded in 2007 by Bill Rawles, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in the classic car industry. Specialising in Austin-Healeys, the company offers comprehensive services including restoration, sales, motorsport preparation, and maintenance. With sons Charlie and Jack Rawles leading key departments, the business combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver high-quality results.The teams expertise extends to fabrication, engine building, and race car preparation, supported by decades of hands-on experience in historic motorsport. Committed to transparency and customer satisfaction, the company operates with a fixed-fee sales model and provides end-to-end support for classic car owners worldwide.
Services
Classic Car Restoration
Motorsport Preparation
Fabrication Services
Servicing & Maintenance
Engine Building
Bodywork & Paint
Accident Repair
International Component Supply
Race Weekend Support
Classic Car Sales
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in classic car restoration and motorsport.
- Family-run business with a reputation for quality and reliability.
- Comprehensive services from restoration to international race support.
- Fixed-fee sales model ensuring transparent pricing for sellers.
- Expertise in Austin-Healey heritage and engineering innovations.
What people say
Excellent service
Quality work
Transformed the car
Support for owners
Recommend to others
Services
Classic Car Restoration
Our team of engineers restores classic cars to the highest standards, prioritising originality and durability. Using traditional techniques and modern materials, we ensure every vehicle retains its heritage while meeting contemporary reliability expectations. Clients receive detailed documentation of the restoration process, including photographic records and hour-by-hour logs.
Motorsport Preparation
Specialising in Austin-Healeys, we prepare vehicles for historic racing with race-proven components and engineering expertise. Services include engine tuning, chassis adjustments, and trackside support, ensuring reliability and performance. Our motorsport heritage spans over 20 years of competitive racing experience.
Fabrication Services
In-house fabrication covers panel making, fuel tank manufacturing, and structural repairs in steel and aluminium. Utilising advanced equipment and traditional skills, we create bespoke components for restoration or enhancement. Quality control ensures seamless integration with original vehicle designs.
Servicing & Maintenance
Comprehensive mechanical checks and annual services ensure classic cars remain roadworthy and safe. Our process includes chassis, brake, and fluid inspections, alongside MOT testing where required. Preventative maintenance extends vehicle longevity and reliability for owners.
Classic Car Sales
We facilitate classic car transactions with a fixed-fee model, offering pre-sale preparation, storage, and marketing. Our inventory includes Austin-Healeys and other marques, with transparent pricing and expert guidance for buyers and sellers globally.
People
Bill Rawles
Founder & Director
With over 30 years in the classic car industry, Bill established the business in 2007 after a career spanning engineering, motorsport, and restoration. His expertise in Austin-Healeys drives the companys vision and quality standards.
Charlie Rawles
Bodyshop Manager
Charlie oversees restoration and fabrication projects, managing a team of engineers. With over a decade of experience, he specialises in metalwork and has led complex restorations, including rare Austin-Healey models.
Jack Rawles
Sales & Motorsport
Jack manages daily operations, client relations, and motorsport activities. A competitive historic racer, he campaigns Austin-Healeys globally and provides expert sales guidance for classic vehicles.
Adrian Cox
Workshop Manager
Adrian leads mechanical engineering with nearly 40 years of experience. His expertise ensures precision in engine builds and restorations, supported by a lifelong passion for Austin-Healeys.
Greg Rogers
Metalwork Specialist
Greg focuses on fabrication and metalwork, restoring Healeys with meticulous attention to detail. With over five years at the company, he ensures structural integrity in every restoration project.
Questions
What services does Bill Rawles Classic Cars offer?
We provide classic car restoration, sales, motorsport preparation, fabrication, servicing, and accident repair, specialising in Austin-Healeys but catering to all marques.
How long has the company been in business?
Founded in 2007 by Bill Rawles, the business builds on over 30 years of family experience in classic car engineering and motorsport.
Do you sell classic cars?
Yes, we offer a curated selection of Austin-Healeys and other classic cars, with a transparent fixed-fee sales model for buyers and sellers.
Can you assist with international classic car projects?
We provide global support, including component supply, race car preparation, and transportation via partnerships with enclosed vehicle services.
What distinguishes your restoration process?
Our restorations combine originality with durability, using documented processes, modern materials, and traditional techniques for lasting quality.
Are your services available for non-Austin-Healey models?
While we specialise in Healeys, our expertise extends to all classic car marques, applying the same standards of craftsmanship and care.
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Reviews (4)
Rob Lucy
Nov 11, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
What Bill and Jack don't know about Austin Healeys isn't worth knowing!
Passionate, professional, and incredibly friendly, they could not have been more helpful with my recent purchase of an AH3000.
Thrilled with the car. Thank you guys!
What Bill and Jack don't know about Austin Healeys isn't worth knowing!
Passionate, professional, and incredibly friendly, they could not have been more helpful with my recent purchase of an AH3000.
Thrilled with the car. Thank you guys!
Jake Phelps
Sep 12, 2021
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Really friendly bunch, fantastic customer service and great workmanship! Will definitely be taking my car back here in the future.
Simon Fox
Oct 18, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Bill sorted out a paint repair on my classic Land-Rover quickly and to an extremely high standard. Highly recommended.
Bill sorted out a paint repair on my classic Land-Rover quickly and to an extremely high standard. Highly recommended.
Fran West
Sep 01, 2020
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Bill and his team did an excellent job of installing a power steering unit on my 1996 TVR Griffith. They collected the car from my home taking great care in loading it on the trailer.
