Articles by Simon TELFORD
Simon landed his dream job on Street Machine magazine in 2002 as features editor, under the tutelage of publishing guru Geoff Seddon. Moving up to editor in 2013, Simon and his team expanded the footprint of the brand to include the online build series Carnage, Drag Challenge events and e-commerce. These days, Simon oversees the teams behind 4X4 Australia, Unique Cars and Street Machine. Besides motoring titles, Simon has written for Qantas Magazine, Australian Guitar and the Sydney Morning Herald. Simon’s personal fleet includes a custom EJ Holden, a 1973 Triumph Tiger motorbike and a 1977 HZ Holden One Tonner. He also has the privilege of piloting a 600hp FX Holden at nostalgia drag racing events.
Old cars, old camera! Film photography at Street Machine Summernats 35
Going back to the future at Street Machine Summernats
Stand-alone Street Machine website goes live!
Street Machine has struck out on its own with a brand-new stand-alone website
Mid-engined Ford Mustang to be revealed this week
Ford is expected to reveal a mid-engine Mustang at Monterey Car Week
Nissan VH45 V8-powered Valiant Mexicana and more Marketplace finds
We check out an am amazing retro tech Valiant, a classic 80s SM feature car and more!
What are the worst mods you’ve ever done to a car?
Time to come clean and admit to the world the automotive sins of your younger self
Twin-turbo Vector Avtech WX-3 looking for US$3M at auction
You could own the one-and-only Vector Avtech WX-3
Video: The last-ever XC Falcon Cobra, restored by Howard Astill
Cobra number 400 cops a full restoration by Howard Astill
Kindig Custom Car Show headed for the Adelaide 500 Supercars meeting
Kindig Customs stars headed for the Adelaide 500 Supercars meeting
BLOBAK comeback? Craig McKenzie purchases the chassis of the first-ever SMOTY winner
Craig McKenzie is on a mission to save classic street machines from years gone by – this may be his most ambitious quest yet
The incredible career of Aussie racing legend Max De Jersey
From the earliest days of drag racing, to the halcyon days of Bob Jane's Thunderdome, Max De Jersey did it all
Sale: Drag Challenge 2022/23 merch
Rock around town with the world's toughest XR Falcon ute splashed across your back
Street Machine Legends Volume III out now!
Our tribute to the giants of our sport is out now
Witness! A Mad Max TV show is in development
Word is, Warner Brothers have a Mad Max television show in the works
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2023 entries open tomorrow
Expressions of Interest in Street Machine Drag Challenge are set to open
Video: Barra-powered MX-5 modified for 1000hp at the hubs!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty gives the Lightning McBarra MX-5 one final round of mods, with the goal of making over 1000hp at the hubs
Award-winning Australian custom car found up for auction in Turkiye!
The wild WA-built V10 Mercury known as Mercules is currently up for auction in Turkiye
Flashback: Draggin’ Coupe’s history and revival
The story of how one of Australian's most famous customs of the 60s came back, better than ever
Northern Nats 2023 goes Troppo
All the tyre-frying action from Northern Nats 2023
No limit: ANDRA’s plans to improve Doorslammer & Pro Mod safety
ANDRA won't impose a speed limit for Doorslammers and Pro Mods
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2023 is headed to The Bend!
This year's Drag Challenge will span South Australia and Victoria!