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Vale: Custom car legend Gene Winfield

1 month ago | streetmachine.com.au | Nigel Grimshaw |Simon Telford

Our sport has many fathers. Some burned fast and brightly; many never received the lasting recognition they deserved. Others, like Gene Winfield, had much longer careers and were able to influence and inspire countless car folks over multiple generations. Gene passed away yesterday, aged 97. While his last few years were difficult, Gene remained active and positive, even attending the Grand National Roadster Show only a few weeks ago.
Darryl Nielsen’s RB30-powered custom FJ ute

Jan 18, 2025 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

First published in the September 2004 issue of Street MachineFor a car that was just going to be a tidy streeter, Darryl Nielsen’s custom FJ ute has collected a serious haul of trophies in a short time. This year alone the ute has picked up Top Ute at MotorEx, Top 10 at the Brisbane Hot Rod Show, Grand Champion at the Queensland FX-FJ State Titles and a Meguiar’s Showcar Superstars nomination. Despite its showcar credentials, the FJ is a driver too, and fully legal.
The Top 10 Elite: Summernats 37

Jan 3, 2025 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

The Elite awards at Street Machine Summernats are the pinnacle awards for show car judging at the event. Just making it into the Top 60 is a massive achievement, but making either the Top 10 or Top 20 elite list is something else again. And from amongst this group, only one car is awarded the ultimate accolade of Top Judged. The other big awards that are highly coveted are People’s Choice and the John Taverna Sr Master Craftsman Award.
Eternal flames: XP Falcon hardtop rocks out of retirement

Dec 8, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

Australia hasn’t traditionally been great at preserving the history of our go-fast sports, with many famous hot rods, street machines, vans and drag cars being pulled apart for parts or rusting into the ground after their five minutes of fame ends. However, we are slowing seeing a trend to give these old warhorses some more love, with an increasing number of old race cars being brought out of hibernation so new generations can enjoy them, either back on the track or just on display.
Legendary custom car builder Alan Fleming - interview

Dec 6, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

First published in the December 2007 issue of Street MachineSeventeen years ago, Alan Fleming rocked the establishment with the Dulux Motorvator, an HG Holden which took the van concept to a new level and pioneered corporate sponsorship in the scene. The loss of his son, Jason, in a motorcycle accident in 1994 knocked Alan for six but he fought back from depression and lent his skills to countless rods, streeters and drag cars.
Street Machine subscriptions half price!

Nov 26, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

That’s right! You can get 12 or 24 issues of the world’s best car mag delivered to your door for 50 per cent off!But hurry, sale ends at midnight, Monday 1 December. Our merch, books and back issues are also 50 percent off for Black Friday, check them out here. Related
Chopped 2024 gallery

Nov 26, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

Chopped is back! When it began in 2008, the Chopped Rod & Custom festival was designed as a low-key event for traditional rods, customs and bikes. The first Chopped was held as a static show on a footy oval in the tiny Victorian goldfields town of Newstead, before moving to the Newstead Racecourse. Dirt drags were added to the mix in 2010, and the event took off from there, with a heady mix of high-octane music, cocktails and camping luring back the faithful year after year.
Street Machine Black Friday sale 2024!

Nov 25, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

The Street Machine black Friday sale is back in full force this year, with a massive 50 percent discount on 12-issue magazine subscriptions! Follow the link here to view our full range of subscription options. And yep, our whole merch range is discounted by 50 percent. That includes already discounted items! We’re talking hats, stickers, hoodies, tanks tops, children’s wear and more are up for grab at bargain prices. All our tees are high quality AS Colour gear, printed here in Australia.
The Street Machine Of The Year hall of fame

Nov 13, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

THE 2024 Eagle Auto Parts Street Machine of the Year, presented by Enthusiast Motor Insurance competition is well underway, with 16 of the finest Street Machine feature cars from the past 12 months in the running to win the famous trophy and a $20,000 cheque. What makes SMOTY unique is that the outcome is determined solely by you guys.
Direct Connection reveals aftermarket Hemi blocks and supercharger kits at SEMA Show

Nov 9, 2024 | streetmachine.com.au | Simon Telford

Dodge’s Direct Connection offers horsepower junkies in the US the chance to buy the same parts that power the brand’s Scat Pak sportsman racers, including full crate engines. At this year’s SEMA Show, Direct Connection highlighted its latest offerings: a pair of Hemi engine blocks and a supercharger kit featuring a massive 3.0-liter IHI blower. First up is the iron block used to build the supercharged Hellephant A30 426 crate engine.