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.
Bidding on Peter Brock’s personal VK Group A SS tops the $1 million mark
A Blue Meanie VK Group A SS, once owned by Peter Brock is up for auction
Ford Falcon XA GT RPO 83 coupe auction
Time capsule RPO 83 hardtop dragged from farmhouse seclusion and off to auction
Northern Nats powerskid and burnout video
A crazy compilation of tyre-frying action from Northern Nats 2021 at Springmount Raceway in FNQ
Craig Lowndes samples the C8 Corvette at The Bend
The C8 Chevrolet Corvette makes its first public appearance Down Under at The Bend Motorsport Park
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2021 sells out in six hours
Entries to Australia's toughest street car torture test fly off the shelf
Holden VS Commodore ute PSYCO – flashback
Looking back at the Aussie ute that took on the Auto Salon elite and won big
Become a Hot Wheels Legend!
Ever wanted to have your car immortalised as a Hot Wheels die-cast? Now’s your chance!
Brutal street cars at KOTS 2021
All the highlights from Tunnel Vision's King of the Street 2021
Remembering automotive historian and publisher David Fetherston
We bid a fond farewell to Street Machine’s long-time US correspondent
Street Machine: March 2021
The March 2021 edition of Street Machine is out now!
No Excuses #3 at Heathcote Park Raceway
After months of anticipation, racers finally got to hit the track at the revitalised Heathcote Park Raceway for its first major event of 2021
How to get your dose of Street Machine in a post-Facebook world
Missing our Facebook page? Here are a shed full of ways to get your Street Machine fix
Will this Phase III GTHO smash the $1 million mark? UPDATE: Sold for $1.15 million
Stunning electric blue XY Phase III GTHO Falcon joins an amazing collection of muscle cars on the auction block
Street Machine: February 2021
The February 2021 edition of the Horsepower Bible is out now!
Tough street cars at South Coast Raceway
Tough street cars flock to South Coast Raceway as Victoria’s drag racing drought finally breaks
Street Machine January 2021 issue on sale now
Massive 172-page Street Machine mag to ring in the New Year
Repo Man (1984) – Ripper Car Movies
"Only an asshole gets killed for a car"
Barra-powered 1929 Model A coupe in the build
Mason Cahill is building this crazy Barra-powered Ford Model A coupe with Drag Challenge in his sights
Harrop-blown LS3-powered FJ Holden
Grey motors are great and all, but how about this supercharged LS3-powered FJ!
Vale Hugh Keays-Byrne, star of Mad Max and Mad Max: Fury Road
We say goodbye to the man who gave us The Toecutter, Immortan Joe and so much more. You shall ride eternal. Shiny, and chrome!