Since Street Machine was founded in 1981, we’ve featured over 1500 customised Holdens from the very first 1948 FX to the final VFII Commodore.
Blown HQ Monaro GTS – MENT1L
Shaun Scerri originally restored his HQ GTS to factory specs, but the 253 soon made way for some far stronger fruit
Auction watch: HX Premier, EL XR6 manual, VS Statesman, R32 Skyline
We take a look at some of the best-value no-reserve lots up for grabs at this week’s Grays classic car auction
Video: Intercooler and diff upgrades for the Supermang
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty starts upgrading the diff and intercooler system on our L67-swapped VN Commodore
Video: Mad Max HQ Monaro tribute
Mark Sauer’s coupe is a 10-second, big block-shoved tribute to the rampaging Mad Max HQ
Torana-fronted, V8-powered Datsun 240Z
The ‘Datana’ snapped plenty of necks at Picnic at Hanging Rock 2022
Alice Springs legend: Peter Hondow
If you’ve ever driven through the remote town of Alice Springs, you’ve surely admired the surprising number of custom cars parked up at the pub. We’ve got Peter Hondow to thank for that
Auction watch: LX Torana hatch, XM Falcon, AE86 Corolla
We take a look at the latest crop lining up at this weeks Grays classic car auction
Pro street big-block VC Commodore SL/E – PROVC1
Built as a drag car in the 90s, this VC SL/E has been reborn as a fierce street-legal cruiser
Supercharged 1969 HK Kingswood
Coco Sheahan’s eye-catching Turismo Blue HK Kingswood cracks nine-second quarters. How good are blowers?
Video: Our Toyota Lexcen V8 project begins!
We begin our epic 1UZ Toyota Lexcen Carnage project by ripping apart a filthy old Soarer
Matt Watts’s blown LX Torana hatch
The lifelong dream of a Papaya Orange Torana hatch with red and orange stripes has finally come true for Matt Watts
8-second Holden HJ Monaro GTS
Jeremy Tomic’s HJ Monaro went from barn-find to 1100hp street brawler
Turbocharged 355-powered VS Clubsport
This VS ClubSport’s relatively sedate exterior hides 740hp worth of turbocharged fire and brimstone
Video: Upgrading the fuel system on Supermang!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty beefs up the fuel system in our VN Commodore
Craven Mild HJ Monaro Sports Sedan up for auction
One of Australia’s most recognised Sports Sedans is heading to auction after a 15 year restoration
Video: What engine should we put in our Torana?
We bought ourselves a two-door Torana, and you can help us decide what donk to put in it!
Supercharged and slammed EH Holden panel van
After three decades in a field, this blown, ’bagged EH pano was the talk of Summernats 34
Blown big-block HQ wagon: 10-day build
Jason Crockett’s worst nightmare came true on the way to Canberra
Update: Holden Torana GTR XU-1 turns up for auction in the UK
The “Strike Me Pink” ‘Rana has seen better days but could well return home to Oz
Judith Menso’s Whipple-blown LX Torana hatch
Over nearly three decades, Judith Menso’s Iron Lion-powered LX hatch has morphed into a home-built elite show car