Features
Gorgeous, glossing spreads on the most beautiful and hardcore modified cars that Australia’s custom scene has to offer.
1965 Ford Mustang in the build
Penny and Scott Newell gave this Mustang a stable home and they have been building it together for five years
Jim McLaren’s 1971 Holden HQ Monaro GTS
Jim McLaren wanted to spruce up his Monaro with a lick of paint and a few more horses, but a trip to the sandblasters caused a big change of direction
No-prep, no worries: twin-turbo HR Holden ute
John Vesnaver’s unassuming-looking HR ute is a 1600hp, seven-second no-prep weapon
Northern Nats’ 10th-birthday celebration
Far North Queensland plays host to three days of high-horsepower hijinks at Northern Nats’ 10th-birthday celebration
Gear-banger: 417ci Cleveland-powered XY Fairmont
In brightest day, in blackest night, no Holden shall escape this GT’s Clevo might!
Where are they now? Darryl McBeth’s SMOTY-winning FJ Holden
Darryl McBeth’s legendary SMOTY-winning humpy has been through many sets of hands over the years, but it’s found a long-term custodian in Sydney bloke Matt Eastburn
ON DUTY: Frank Zammit’s mental Mustang
Frank Zammit has transformed this 2017 Mustang from write-off to ‘right on’, and he’s aiming it squarely at the Summenats burnout pad
Neil Bunce’s street-and-strip VH Commodore
A purpose-built, strip VH with show-car looks
Video: VPW Allstars Drag & Drive 2026
The second instalment of South East Queensland’s Allstars Drag & Drive was a record-setting affair across all three days
SEMA Show 2026: Ringbrothers unveil 1965 Pontiac GTO
The 5500-hour custom creation blends classic GTO styling with extensive craftsmanship, modern engineering and a deeply personal family tribute
Graham Broome’s 1966 Holden HR Special
When Multiple Sclerosis got in the way, Graham Broome’s mates banded together to help him finish one hell of an HR Holden
Readers’ rockets: Ford Mustang, XY Falcon, VH & VT Commodore, WB ute, VN Berlina
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the September issue of Street Machine
Video: Rob Giangrave’s Godzilla-powered Landau
Rob Giangrave already owns a 1500hp Falcon, so he built a blown Godzilla powered Landau for some fun on the street
Duke Zec’s 25th Anniversary HQ Holden Premier
Duke Zec turned his Grandfather’s dream into a reality with this HQ Prem, adding a horsepower twist of his own
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) – ripper car movies
A lone warrior searching for his destiny. A tribe of lost children waiting for a hero
Young gun Joel Sammut’s UC Torana
Joel Sammut’s UC Torana has gone from the factory 3.3-litre inline six to a 6.0-litre LS with a Turbo 400 and a Ford nine-inch
Simo says: 1998 Performance Street Car Shootout shenannigans
Back in 1998, I was studying full-time and working part-time as a mechanic, so money was tight. I was lucky to still own my VG Valiant hardtop
Triple Treat: Ben Bolton’s TD Cortina
This boosted burnout Cortina has three times the power adders for three times the fun!
Precision Tech Torque: Pistons
When it comes to building an engine, few things are as important as getting the right piston for the job
Ford SOHC powered HJ Holden ute
A lot of the older boys aren’t stoked on the FORD swap, but as I always say, just rev it and use it! Doesn’t matter what it is