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
Tina Wright’s Chrysler AP6 Valiant
Tina Wright is part of a rare breed that still owns their first car after 30 years
Readers’ Rockets: XW Fairmont, TD Cortina, LJ Torana, EH Holden, XC Falcon + more
We check out some of our readers’ cars from the May 2020 issue of Street Machine
Ashley Ducker’s Holden VS Commodore
Back in 2011, we caught up with a then 22-year-old Ashley Ducker and her pink VS Commodore
Shenae Bekkers’s 1933 Ford roadster
23-year-old Shenae Bekkers has always been around cars and comes from a family that has always had projects on the go
Scott Campbell’s early Holden collection – My Shed
Scott Campbell has everything you want. As long as it’s an early Holden
Readers’ Rockets: VL Commodore, XW Fairmont, VW Type 3, HSV VR Senator
We check out some of our readers’ cars from the April 2020 issue of Street Machine
Mark Milliott’s custom cars and hot rods – My Shed
Mark Milliott’s cars might not win many trophies, but they sure get plenty of attention
Kon Delesantis’s dream garage – My Shed
A lot of his mates refer to it as ‘Kon’s Museum’, but for Kon DeLesantis, his garage is just a cool place to hang out. It’s a place that represents him, a place to showcase the things he loves
The Maric family’s hot rod collection – flashback
The Maric boys and their drool-worthy collection of hot rods
Big-block Torana LH + 1972 Ford Fairmont + Holden HK Monaro – Reader’s Rockets
We check out three of our readers’ cars from the March issue of Street Machine
Kim Perry’s LS-powered Holden HT Premier
There’s no missing this striking purple HT Premier, proudly owned by Holden lover Kim Perry
Ford XD Falcon + ’57 Chev + VL Calais – Readers’ Rockets
We check out our readers’ cool rides from the February 2020 issue of Street Machine
Young Gun HZ Holden Premier
Quinn Calcopietro has always preferred the look of older cars, and has coveted the HQ-WB models in particular since he was six
Dacoda Endacott’s HR Holden
Dacoda Endacott has fond memories of growing up amongst her dad’s bevy of Holden HRs
Readers’ Rockets: Holden LX Torana, EH sedan, VL Calais turbo
We check out our reader’s cars from the January 2020 issue of Street Machine
Readers’ Rockets: Ford Zephyr + Falcon XP coupe + VP Commodore + HQ Kingswood
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the December issue of Street Machine
302-cube Windsor-powered 1932 Ford pick-up
Pauline Dickins’ tale is as much a testament to the love between her and her hubby of over 50 years, Peter, as it is about her sweet ’32 Ford pick-up
Sammy Schmidt’s 1956 VW Kombi split-window ute
Eleven-year-old Sammy Schmidt may well be Street Machine’s youngest Young Gun
Shirley Freeman’s big-block 1969 Chevy Camaro
Shirley Freeman is undoubtedly a first-gen Camaro addict; she and hubby Greg own no less than five of the curvaceous and sporty Chevrolets
Readers’ Rockets: 1955 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 + Torana LX + VJ Charger + VH Regal hardtop
We check out our readers’ cars from the November issue of Street Machine
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