Bill Rawles Classic Cars

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Bill Rawles, Austin-Healey & classic car expert with over 30 years of experience now runs BRCC with sons, Charlie and Jack, and a team of 12.

Bill founded Rawles Motorsport in 1998 & sold the company in 2007. We have no association to Rawles Motorsport. Bill Rawles has been involved with classic cars for over 25 years, having founded the largest Austin-Healey workshop in Southern England and established the name around the world. He sold this very successful business (Rawles Motorsport) in 2007 to set up Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, wh

ich is a completely new stand alone venture with no connections to the old company. This new venture is based in Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire and caters for all makes of Classics and has Bill firmly at the helm with a wealth of experience, knowledge and strong skill structure. Quality control is of the upmost importance and attention to detail essential. Some of the services offered by our business include an engineering and machine shop, tig welding, engine and mechanical rebuilds, gearbox and transmission work, restoration and specialised recreations, race and rally car builds, accident repairs (insurance approved), servicing, maintenance and MOT'S, collection and delivery services, car sales (fixed price commission), pre purchase inspections and valuation reports, insurance approved valuers and a network of other specialist trades and parts suppliers. Bill has also been involved in Historic Motorsport for over 15 years and has campaigned his Austin Healey 3000 to many podium places. The business can also provide Race and Rally preparation and support including transportation to events and circuits. The aim of our page is to complement our web page, which is the informative front to our business, www.rawlesclassiccars.co.uk
Our page is a bit of fun, providing an insight to our business and life inside and outside of work hours, sharing our love of cars and motorsport, the experiences, places and people it enables us to be exposed to. Hopefully we have created a friendly, welcoming environment where we work with our customers, helping them to get the most out of their classic car so they can enjoy it to its' full potential as we enjoy our own personal cars, whether it be a road, race or rally car!!!! Always feel free to call for an informal chat or send us an email - we look forward to meeting you.

It's September... and that can only mean one thing...! Goodwood Revival is just around the corner, but that is not the o...
02/09/2026

It's September... and that can only mean one thing...!

Goodwood Revival is just around the corner, but that is not the only event this month, it's a busy few weeks of racing ahead for the BRCC race team!

BRCC race team dates, September 2026
Friday 4th September - Goodwood test
Sunday 6th September - Silverstone CSCC
Wednesday 9th September - Goodwood test
Thursday 9th September - Castle Combe test
Saturday 12th September - Castle Combe - Austin Healey race & GTSCC 90 min.
Wednesday 16th - Sunday 20th September - Goodwood revival

Jack will be racing DHD 100 in the Freddie March Memorial trophy on Sunday 20th September 2026. Please come and say hello over the course of the weekend.

DHD 100 is currently having final preparations ahead of Goodwood Revival 2026.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

Another Lancia Aurelia popping by for some repairs. This car has a slipping clutch. On the road, the aurelia is sophisti...
31/08/2026

Another Lancia Aurelia popping by for some repairs. This car has a slipping clutch.

On the road, the aurelia is sophisticated for its time. A decent V6 engine gives nippy performance for the era as well as decent drum brakes for stopping. It would be an understatement to mention the fact that these Italian cars were slightly overengineered and where a simple solution could be provided, a much, much more complicated design was always imagined. But this makes for a huge amount of character throughout the car.

The clutch is situated in the transaxle and this will be disassembled for rebuild.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

Volvo P1800 crash repair progressing nicely, swipe to see results!This Volvo was unfortunately involved in an accident t...
26/08/2026

Volvo P1800 crash repair progressing nicely, swipe to see results!

This Volvo was unfortunately involved in an accident this summer. The car was written off by the insurance company and the salvage was purchased by the owner. BRCC have been entrusted to get this Volvo back on the road. You know, they built them strong!

A few days have been spent now pulling and beating the metal back into a more recognisable shape.

☀️ WHAT A SEND-OFF! ☀️Saturday 08th August 2026Our last Natters & Nibbles of summer 2026 and what a way to end the seaso...
09/08/2026

☀️ WHAT A SEND-OFF! ☀️
Saturday 08th August 2026

Our last Natters & Nibbles of summer 2026 and what a way to end the season! 🥳🚗☕🍰

Every single one of our 2026 meets has enjoyed fantastic support, with wonderful numbers turning up to enjoy classic cars, homemade cakes, coffee and great company — all while helping us raise money for charity.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care
Parkinson’s UK
HIOWAA
Home-Start Wi******er

This final summer meet was no exception… a fantastic attendance, an incredible variety of classic cars and, best of all, so many happy faces. We were also blown away by the distance some of you guys and girls drive to attend!

Thank you to Ryan A H Spares Ltd for joining us as well.

Seeing you all chatting, laughing, catching up and simply enjoying yourselves truly fills our hearts with joy. 🥰

What started as a simple idea has grown into such a wonderful community, and we are incredibly proud of what Natters & Nibbles has become. Thank you for coming along, supporting our charity events and, most importantly, for all your kind words and positive feedback. It means more to us than you know.

But don’t worry… Natters & Nibbles isn’t over for 2026! 🎄

🎅 Christmas Natters & Nibbles
📅 Saturday 12th December 2026

Expect hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies and plenty of festive cheer! 🎄☕🍷🥧

Until then, have a fantastic summer, enjoy those classic cars and make the most of the sunshine! ☀️

Once again, a HUGE thank you from all of us at Bill Rawles Classic Cars for making 2026 so special. ❤️

See you in December! 🎄🚗

THANKYOU to all our staff & friends for your help and support and Thank you to Simon Fox for capturing these great scenes on Saturday 📸

Last Natters & Nibbles Summer date of 2026This Saturday 08th August 2026 is our last Natters & Nibbles date of the summe...
07/08/2026

Last Natters & Nibbles Summer date of 2026

This Saturday 08th August 2026 is our last Natters & Nibbles date of the summer season.

We really hope you can join us - 10 til 1 at Bill Rawles Classic Cars, Old Park Road, Bishops Sutton, Near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0JG

A fun, friendly, informal morning, when our yard becomes a classic car car park - it’s a fabulous sight to see everyone socialising and enjoying our hospitality.

The event is free, we provide the refreshments and just ask that you make a donation into one of our charity pots.

HIOWAA
Parkinson’s UK
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care
Home-Start Wi******er

Looking forward to another great Natters & Nibbles - see you tomorrow

Have a good weekend everyone... whatever you are doing, if in doubt, flat out.Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sut...
31/07/2026

Have a good weekend everyone... whatever you are doing, if in doubt, flat out.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

Two Bill Rawles Classic Cars prepared cars competing this weekend in different disciplines. CSJ 743 stage rally car comp...
24/07/2026

Two Bill Rawles Classic Cars prepared cars competing this weekend in different disciplines.

CSJ 743 stage rally car competing in the Eiffel Rally Festival.

ACK 376A circuit race car competing at Silverstone in the BRDC Classic Festival.

FOR SALE - Austin Healey 100 (100S Specification, engine & chassis).An amazing opportunity, the car comes with cut down ...
23/07/2026

FOR SALE - Austin Healey 100 (100S Specification, engine & chassis).

An amazing opportunity, the car comes with cut down screen and hard top.

Please call for more information and full description.

£100,000 ono.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

Rally The Globe, Nordic Challenge 2026.Unforgettable competitive adventure through the forests and fjords of Scandinavia...
22/07/2026

Rally The Globe, Nordic Challenge 2026.

Unforgettable competitive adventure through the forests and fjords of Scandinavia. Deserted asphalt roads, spectacular gravel sections and a mix of Speed Tests and Regularities. Pre-war victory went to the Swiss crewed Ford V8 Coupe which dominated throughout. Whilst three different Volvos set the pace on home ground for the Classics, ultimately losing out to a Ford RS1600.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

This is what we like to see - getting out and using a Healey as intended!Austin-Healey 3000 rally car returned to BRCC f...
21/07/2026

This is what we like to see - getting out and using a Healey as intended!

Austin-Healey 3000 rally car returned to BRCC for post rally service (and some repairs..!) after a 6,000 mile journey including the Nordic Rally, 4,000kms over 12 days, 600kms off road... that's a proper challenge.

Nigel & Richard in their Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd equipped machinery had a great rally despite a small incident, they finished the event and returned home with a smile on their face.

It's great to see Healey's from all disciplines, whether you use your car to go to the pub on a sunny evening to 4,000km rallies or maybe you need a race winning circuit racer, we offer a truly end to end service for your Austin-Healey.

Bill Rawles Classic Cars Ltd, Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
+44 (0) 1420 564343
[email protected]

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Old Park Wood Industrial Estate, Old Park Road
Alresford
SO240JG

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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