rs williams
the story
Founded in 1968 by Richard Stewart Williams, RS Williams has become one of the world’s leading Aston Martin specialists with vast experience in servicing, fabrications, engineering and race preparation.
All built on a staggering attention to detail and very high quality of work and expertise as Heritage Aston Martin Specialists.
for sale
1964 Aston Martin DB5
The ultimate Aston Martin for all James Bond fans, having undergone a complete body-off restoration by R.S. Williams and finished in Snow Shadow Grey.
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The Incredible History of R.S. Williams
The 1960s marked the start of it all. While London thrived with art, music, and fashion, celebrated worldwide through its exports of British popular culture, Richard Stewart Williams' passion lay elsewhere—in engineering.
After weighing two job offers, one from AC and the other from Aston Martin, he ultimately chose the latter, setting the stage for a remarkable journey.
Metal Underwear: Peter Sellers' Car Collection
In 1965, following a four year apprenticeship at Aston Martin, 20 year-old Richard Stewart Williams was employed by Peter Sellers to maintain his fleet of cars.
Richard looked after both his road and racing cars (while living above the garage at Seller’s Elstead home).
Three years later, with £1,000 from his mother and helped by Sellers’ recommendations to other Aston owners, he set up Richard Stewart Williams Limited (RSW) under the railway arches of Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.