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Simon Telford

Content Director Enthusiast

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Simon landed his dream job on Street Machine magazine in 2002 as features editor, under the tutelage of publishing guru Geoff Seddon. Moving up to editor in 2013, Simon and his team expanded the footprint of the brand to include the online build series Carnage, Drag Challenge events and e-commerce. These days, Simon oversees the teams behind 4X4 Australia, Unique Cars and Street Machine. Besides motoring titles, Simon has written for Qantas Magazine, Australian Guitar and the Sydney Morning Herald. Simon’s personal fleet includes a custom EJ Holden, a 1973 Triumph Tiger motorbike and a 1977 HZ Holden One Tonner. He also has the privilege of piloting a 600hp FX Holden at nostalgia drag racing events.

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News

Nissan VH45 V8-powered Valiant Mexicana and more Marketplace finds

We check out an amazing retro tech Valiant, a classic 80s SM feature car and more!

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Features

The last-ever XC Falcon Cobra, restored by Howard Astill

Cobra number 400 cops a full restoration by the master

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Features

What are the worst mods you've ever done to a car?

Time to come clean and admit to the world the automotive sins of your younger self

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News

Twin-turbo Vector Avtech WX-3 looking for US$3M at auction

You could own the one-and-only Vector Avtech WX-3

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News

Kindig Custom Car Show headed for the Adelaide 500 Supercars meeting

Kindig Customs stars headed for the VAILO Adelaide 500 Supercars meeting

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Features

Barra-powered EK Holden heading to Red CentreNATS

Paul Rockes is taking his epic Ford-powered Holden to Red CentreNATS in Alice Springs

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News

BLOBAK comeback? Craig McKenzie purchases the chassis of the first-ever SMOTY winner

Craig McKenzie is on a mission to save classic street machines from years gone by – this may be his most ambitious quest yet.

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Features

The incredible career of Aussie racing legend Max De Jersey

From the earliest days of drag racing, to the halcyon days of Bob Jane's Thunderdome, Max De Jersey did it all

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Drag Challenge

Sale: Drag Challenge 2022/23 merch

Rock around town with the world's toughest XR Falcon ute splashed across your back

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News

Street Machine Legends Volume III out now!

Our tribute to the giants of our sport is out now

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Drag Challenge

Drag Challenge EOIs close soon

Expressions of Interest in Street Machine Drag Challenge are now open, but don't sleep on it!

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News

Win a $6000 GearWrench tool kit for Dad this Father’s Day

Grab a copy of Wheels, Street Machine or 4X4 Australia to be in the running to win an epic GearWrench tool chest and trolley

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News

Witness! A Mad Max TV show is in development

Word is, Warner Brothers have a Mad Max television show in the works

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Carnage

Video: Barra-powered MX-5 modified for 1000hp at the hubs!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty gives the Lightning McBarra MX-5 one final round of mods, with the goal of making over 1000hp at the hubs

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News

Award-winning Australian custom car found up for auction in Turkiye!

The wild WA-built V10 Mercury known as Mercules is currently up for auction in Turkiye

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Features

Flashback: Draggin’ Coupe's history and revival

The story of how one of Australian's most famous customs of the 60s came back, better than ever

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News

Beyond the Wasteland documentary is awesome!

Watch the feature-length doco via SBS On Demand now!

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Drag Racing

No limit: ANDRA's plans to improve Doorslammer & Pro Mod safety

ANDRA won't impose a speed limit for Doorslammers and Pro Mods

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Events

Northern Nats 2023 goes Troppo

All the tyre-frying action from Northern Nats 2023

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News

2023/24 NDRC Sportsman dates announced, with new Grand Final concept

The 2023/24 NDRC Sportsman dates have dropped, including Heathcote Park, Calder and Benaraby

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Features

Repo Man (1984) - Ripper Car Movies

"Only an asshole gets killed for a car"

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Drag Challenge

Street Machine Drag Challenge 2023 is headed to The Bend!

This year's Drag Challenge will span South Australia and Victoria!

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Features

Street Machine giveaway and project cars

The mostly complete history of Street Machine's giveaway and project cars!

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Features

Peter Fitzpatrick's Broomstick HK Brougham - flashback

Looking back on the multiple Summernats Grand Champion award winner's first iconic build