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
Blown Holden HQ One-Tonner
All the work and fabrication on Richard Thompson’s HQ Tonner was done in his shed at home
Jason Thomas’s Ford Falcon XP coupe
Jason Thomas transformed a shed-find XP coupe into a beautiful 480hp cruiser
Matt Wilson’s 1975 Holden LH Torana
Matt’s Holden 308-powered LH Torana is his first build, which took two years to complete
Brad McGill’s 1969 Ford XW Falcon ute
Brad McGill’s 1969 Ford XW Falcon ute
1976 Holden LX Torana sedan
Cameron & Mary Dewsburys small-block Chev-powered LX Torana sedan
Tony Murr’s car collection – My Shed
Tony Murr was born into a car-loving household and grabbed on to the lifestyle with both hands. Some 40 cars into his journey, he shows no signs of slowing down
1969 Holden HT Brougham – HERBRO
We chat with Ellisha Staples about her stunning 1969 HT Brougham
Tim Harrison’s LS-powered Holden HG
We ran into Tim Harrison and his tough-as-old-wellies HG at Kev’s Australia Day Cruise in Geelong, and couldn’t pass up the chance for a quick yack.
Mardi Knight’s 1971 Chrysler VG Valiant sedan
Mardi Knight bought her VG Valiant 11 years ago and now that it’s fitted with a new 265 built last year, she’s hoping to get back on the track very soon
Paul Matwijow’s 355 stroker-powered Holden VL Calais
Paul Matwijow has wanted a VL Calais since driving his parents’ car when he was a teenager
Travis Harper’s Holden VX Commodore
Travis Harper’s stunning methanol-drinking Holden VX Commodore
Holden 355 stroker-powered 1973 HQ Monaro – TUFF Q
Mark Simmonite’s 1973 Holden HQ Monaro
Dani Richardson’s Ford Falcon BA XR8
We met Dani Richardson and Smokey Two, a Beat The Heat BA XR8 Ford sedan, while racing at the Ararat Hillclimb
Tribute 1972 Holden HQ Monaro
Ron McMillan & Tania Dodd’s HQ Monaro is their own Aussie Rock ‘n’ Roll tribute
Nikki Bourke’s Holden LC Torana GTR + 1925 Dodge
Nikki Bourke is an inspirational, get-out-and-do-it kind of gal with an unwavering passion for cars
Lea McCarroll’s 1969 Chrysler VE Valiant VIP
Lea McCarroll says his VE Valiant VIP is a great all-rounder for street and play
Massimo Ranieri’s 1966 Ford Mustang
Massimo Ranieri bought his Ford Mustang from the USA as an unfinished project
Wayne Turner’s 1976 Holden HJ sedan
Wayne Turner spent 19 months restoring his Holden HJ sedan, doing most of the work himself
Dale Reith’s blown 1978 HZ Holden
Dale Reith originally bought his HZ Holden to be a cool cruiser, but it soon turned into a tough 10-second streeter
Brock Chisholm’s Holden WB One Tonner
With some help from his dad, young gun Brock Chisholm gave a dirty, low mileage WB Tonner a new lease on life
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