Features
Gorgeous, glossing spreads on the most beautiful and hardcore modified cars that Australia’s custom scene has to offer.
In the build: turbo 13B Datsun 1200 ute, VK Blue Meanie replica, XG L-Plate ute + more
A father-and-daughter project Datsun ute drag car, plus more builds in progress from our readers
Ex-Jack Brabham Race of Champions HDT VC Commodore
In 1980, 12 VC HDT Commodores ushered in a new era of Australian performance. This one’s still impressive
1040hp, nitrous Hemi-powered 1967 Plymouth Barracuda – BAD FISH
Packing 611ci of bone-rattling, nitrous-snorting Hemi, this eye-popping Barracuda is one Bad Fish!
Drag Challenge-proven nitrous-fed LS-powered HD wagon
Mic House combined modern tech with old-school street machining values to take his freshly built HD wagon onto the 235 Blown podium at Drag Challenge 2024
Luke Kestle’s ‘Junkyard’ HT Monaro at Redwood Rally drag-and-drive, USA
Luke Kestle’s ratty HT Monaro has been getting plenty of smiles per mile Stateside
Bryan Thatcher’s pro street blown Nash Metropolitan – Metronator
500ci of blown Chev goodness crammed into a tiny Nash Metropolitan
1997 Nissan S14 200SX in the build
Former YSMOTY Top 16 contender Michael Rugari embarks on a full nut & bolt resto of his bucket list car
Rob Downing’s turbocharged custom 1963 VW Beetle
Rob Downing takes an unassuming VW Bug and gives it a new identity as a pumped-up, turbocharged toughie
Michelle Jellicoe’s Torana LX SL/R 5000
Michelle Jellicoe says she wanted her Torrie to be a road-legal, Bathurst-style car running a 355ci stroker because she loves power!
Sam Italia’s 434-cube XE Fairmont Ghia WLDXE
With its screaming, 8000rpm small-block pumping out 870hp, this XE Fairmont is one Aussie bruiser you don’t want to trifle with
Interview: street machine legend Peter Fitzpatrick
After five decades spent tinkering with cars, six-time Summernats Grand Champion Peter Fitzpatrick ain’t slowing down any time soon
Paul Zanetti’s wild custom 1953 Cadillac Coupe deVille
After years of pure restoration, Paul Zanetti creates his perfect custom
Tim Guinness’s Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint salt lake racer
After seting a new record of 125.927mph average at DLRA's Speed Week, Tim Guinness has the fastest 1500cc Production car in Australia - and it’s an Alfa!
Martin Pecotich’s blown Noonan Hemi-powered HTKO Monaro
Martin Pecotich’s blown Hemi-powered HT Monaro takes the concept of pro street to a new level
Family-heirloom WB Holden ute in the build
A family farm ute starts a new lease on life after 20 years of sitting in the shed as an unfinished project
Survivor Coca-Cola 3XY ‘Easy Roller’ Bedford van
Peter Robinson resurrects a classic piece of 1970s Australiana to once again prowl the streets in style. Say hello to the reborn Coca-Cola 3XY Easy Roller!
Glenn Rewell’s Pro Street XB Falcon 500
Glenn Rewell took his forgotten Falcon 500 and rebuilt it into one hell of a tribute to the golden era of street machining
In the build: E57 Charger, blown XP Falcon coupe & VG Valiant Pacer
We check out some of our readers’ projects in the build from the June issue of Street Machine
Turbo Barra-powered 1962 Holden EK panel van sleeper
Paul Rockes took a crusty EK Holden former postie van, filled it with Aussie Barra grunt and toured it all over Australia
BG Engines-built blown 388ci LS combo
This 8/71-blown monster pieced together by Damian Baker at BG Engines is destined for a client’s burnout car