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
Aiden Varrone’s VJ Valiant Regal ex-NSW police car in the build
Initially meant as a donor car for a project, this rescued ’73 VJ Valiant was hiding a surprise history
Summernats-bound XP Falcon ute in the build
Anthony Crouch’s ’65 XP Falcon ute is being transformed from a mild 250-powered cruiser into a mini-tubbed, 347 stroker Windsor Summernats contender
Haydn Paull’s home-brewed, Barra-swapped VP Commodore
Haydn Paull’s stealthy, home-built VP Executive hides a tough Barra heart
Chris Smith’s 1968 Camaro SS
A refreshed ’68 Camaro SS gets fresh paint, a rebuilt 445-cube combo and driveline upgrades
Joel Bunting’s 1974 Mazda 1300
A five-year labour of love became both a dream build and a lifeline for Joel, helping him through tough times
Damien Smith’s VB Commodore SL/E ‘308 Pack’ in the build
Full nut-and-bolt resto of a rare, factory-optioned Aussie V8 manual Commodore
Jake Winters’s Barra-swapped 1993 Nissan 180SX in the build
Drag-and-drive weapon in the making
Matt Etchells’s home-brewed XE Falcon in the build
A simple home project evolved into a wicked 500hp street car
In the build: XC panel van, restomod EH Holden ute, Gemini coupe, LS-powered Getz & family-heirloom XY Falcon 500
We check out some of our readers’ project cars from the October issue of Street Machine
Readers’ rockets: Skyline R33, Chev C20, FPV F6 Typhoon, VP Vacationer, Datsun 1600 & Mazda 929
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the October issue of Street Machine
Alex Crisa’s Series II VL Calais Turbo
Alex Crisa’s VL Calais Turbo has evolved over many years into a custom-built stunner
John & Debbie Bridge’s chopped 1933 Ford coupe
Old-school hot rod with show-winning style
Josh Soxsmith’s 1977 Trans Am
Josh’s Pontiac was just one of the cars that caught our eye at the recent Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse YSMOTY cars-and-coffee event in Brisbane
1972 HQ Holden drag-and-drive beast in the build
Sean Livingstone brought a rusty HQ shell back to life for his late mum to drive. It’s now in the process of a major power upgrade
Video: Shawn McCann’s slammed 1963 Chev C10
With the help of his mates, Shawn McCann turned a “plain Jane” Chevy C10 into a cool cruiser, now running a draw-through turbo V8
Trent Dyball’s 1977 Chevy C20 in the build
Farm-find, Aussie-delivered C20 pickup gets a new lease on life
Home-brewed, pro touring LX Torana hatch in the build
Plans for a rotisserie resto get blown out into a full-on, pro tourer-style build
Jason Kennedy’s slammed, candy-flamed 1950 Ford single-spinner custom
We catch up with Jason Kennedy to chat about his wild 1950 Ford custom
In the build: blown LS1-powered VS ute, Shadowtone Commodore VH SL/E, HSV VY ClubSport & VK Commodore
We check out some of our readers’ projects in the build, from the September issue of Street Machine
Readers’ rockets: Nissan R31, tribute HR Holden, 500rwhp Mazda BT-50, 440ci VK Commodore & Lancer GSR
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the September 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