Readers Cars has been one of the most-popular sections of Street Machine since 1981! Here you’ll find a treasure trove of killer rides from all over Australia, New Zealand and beyond
In the build: XB GS hardtop destined for Godzilla power
Bradley Scott’s long-held dream is being realised with this XB GS coupe
Robbie Butler’s 545rwhp 1976 Gen II Camaro
Robbie Butler’s stunning Dodge Viper red-painted Camaro has been reborn as a tough, old-school pro tourer
Daniel Clarke’s street-and-strip HR Holden
After discovering drag-and-drive events, Traralgon’s Daniel Clarke built a stout HR Holden and was instantly hooked from his first pass
In the build: Harrop-blown, Godzilla-swapped XY Fairmont
Mick Noukaris’s wild XY project packs a Harrop-blown Godzilla V8, with engineering by some of the best in the game
In the build: Barra-swapped Datsun 1200 ute, ’72 Chevy Nova, tubbed XC Falcon, TC Cortina
We check out some of our readers’ projects in the works from the April issue of Street Machne
Reader’s Rocket: Angelo Mete’s XD Fairmont
Angelo Mete had a long restoration journey with his XD but he couldn’t be happier with the end result
Readers’ rockets: 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Rockynats-bound WB Holden ute + 351 Cleveland-powered XF Fairmont
We check out a few of our readers’ rides from the March issue of Street Machine
Jason Gollan’s XA Fairmont GS hardtop
After three decades, this forgotten shed survivor now has a new lease on life
Young gun Nicholas Grima’s LS2-powered EK Holden
23-year-old Nicholas Grima and his worked LS2-swapped EK
Matthew Bilotta’s 1957 Chev in the build
Three decades in the making, this build continues a family legacy, and it’s bound for Summernats 39
Paul Fava’s 1973 HQ Kingswood
Back on his feet after setbacks, Paul Fava is building a wild fleet of tough Holdens
Ken Rogers’s Holden EJ Special
Back into cars after many years, Ken Rogers restored this EJ to be an old-school cruiser
Family-heirloom XE Falcon wagon in the build
Family-owned since 1983, Harley Perkins’s XE wagon is being revived to put his Nan back behind the wheel
Jordan Ross’s 2005 Holden VZ SS Z ute
Jordan’s low-kilometre, well-preserved ute is one of just 1200 produced
Tim Ware’s twin-turbo XT Falcon
Tim Ware entered his twin-turbo V8 XT along with some exotic machinery through the stages of the 2025 Targa Tasmania
Tim Gray’s turbo Barra-swapped TC Cortina sleeper
Tim Gray’s longtime love of Cortinas inspired him to build this Barra-powered TC street cruiser
Jesse Thomas’s home-brewed XA Falcon
From rusted-out shell to Lime Glaze street machine, this 1972 XA was a father-and-son build at home
Lara Wilde’s 1976 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
An online impulse buy became a six-year battle to get this stubborn ’76 Caddy to stay on the road
Adam Young’s 1971 VG Valiant hardtop
After two decades off the road, Adam Young’s Val was brought back to life just in time for a special deadline
Leigh Roberts’s 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
Ballarat’s Leigh Roberts caught the drag racing bug and launched his ’58 Plymouth Belvedere down the strip for fun
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year 2026
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year is here, celebrating Aussie car builders aged 24 and younger
Save the date! YSMOTY cars & coffees at Hare & Forbes stores, Saturday 22 August
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year is kicking off soon! Make sure you put 22 August in your diaries