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
Randy Neos’s Holden VK Calais
Randy Neos has owned his Holden VK Calais for 29 years
Readers’ Rockets: Ford F100, Dodge Phoenix, HQ One-Tonner, AP6 Valiant wagon
We check out some of our readers’ cars from the September 2020 issue of Street Machine
Ken Crockett’s LS1-powered 1956 FJ Holden
It’s taken 13 years for Ken Crockett to build his dream FJ Holden
Chloe Begley’s Holden VL Calais wagon
Every so often you meet someone whose journey with cars mirrors your own
Readers’ COVID-19 isolation builds – part five
Another stellar assortment of on-the-go projects, straight from our readers’ sheds to you
Scott Sevil’s Blown LS-powered Holden VY SS ute
We chat with Scott Sevil about his blown 408-cube LS-powered VY SS burnout ute
Brodee Espie’s FC Holden
Brodee Espie was just 12 years old when she started working on this FC Holden resto project with her father and grandfather
Readers’ project cars in the build
A varied cavalcade of works-in-progress from our readers
Readers’ Rockets: Dodge Challenger, Ford Prefect, HQ Kingswood, VG Valiant + more
We check out some of our readers’ cool rides from the August 2020 issue of Street Machine
Readers’ rockets: 1955 Chev, HQ Monaro, Valiant AP6 + more
We check out some of our readers’ cars from the July 2020 issue of Street Machine
Amanda Archer’s 1964 Ford XM Falcon coupe
Amanda Archer has recently developed a penchant for chrome-bumper rides thanks to an unexpected love affair with a 1964 XM Falcon coupe
Readers’ Rockets: VK Commodore, HQ Holden, XT Falcon, XB Falcon ute + more
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the June 2020 issue of Street Machine
Readers’ COVID-19 isolation builds – part four
More project builds that our readers have been working on during Coronavirus lockdown
Readers’ COVID-19 isolation builds – part three
Some extra lockdown inspiration with another round of our readers’ works-in-progress
Sue Wales’s 1970 Chrysler VG Valiant
We caught up with Sue Wales and her VG Valiant ute dubbed ‘Johnny’ at this year’s Chryslers On The Murray
Readers’ COVID-19 isolation builds – part two
More projects builds that our readers have been working on during Coronavirus lockdown
Matthew Forbes’s Ford XC Falon
We caught up with Matthew Forbes and his beautiful XC Ford Fairmont Tas Dragway last year
Readers’ COVID-19 isolation builds – part one
Sure, we’re in lockdown, but on the upside, it gives us plenty of time to lavish some love on our car projects. Here are some SM readers doing just that
Harko’s house of kool – My Shed
Somewhere on the NSW south coast lurks one hell of a shed
Taneille Gray’s Holden HK Brougham convertible
We spotted Taneille ‘Sharee’ Gray at the tiller of her custom HK Brougham during the 2010 Gazzanats
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