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.
Street Machine ‘Respect Awards’
STREET Machine celebrated its 30th birthday at Meguiar’s MotorEx - with Motoractive hosting the Street Machine Respect Awards, where editor Geoff Seddon presented four gongs, as voted by the readers.
Street Machine 30th Anniversary Issue!
This issue marks the 30th anniversary of Street Machine, so we are celebrating with a big 172-page magazine!
How to build a classic Valiant for under $2000!
In the new issue of Street Machine, we kick off a new column called Budget Built, showcasing cool cars that have been created for pocket change
10.5 OUTLAW DRAGS
BIG BURNOUTS, bigger wheelstands and massive mph make Pro Street drag racing exciting. But what makes the concept interesting is the variety
The world’s fastest street car!
“This isn’t a street car you can race,” says Rod Saboury. “It’s a race car you can drive on the street!”
Aussie custom takes on the Yanks!
SYDNEY hot rodder Mario Colalillo has built some cool cars in his time, but his latest creation is his most ambitious yet
FRANKENROD
This amazing little hot rod was built from the remains of over 60 different cars!
Drags on ice
When the river freezes, these guys go racing!
Family feud
Grandma drives a hot rod, grandad’s got a turbocharged rotary!
King Kong Cuda
What happens when a champion Top Fuel racer builds a street machine!
Apprentice of the year
In 2009, Nadja Lenehan beat a field of highly talented blokes
Speed Week
The fastest place in Oz
Turbo King
Meet the little Ford that has Holden pilots running scared
The Ultimate Burnout Challenge
The name says it all!
Pro Street Nationals
THE Street Machine Pro Street Nationals is Australia's longest-running and most prestigious race
Home built hero
Tony Wilson is going fast on a budget