Street Machine enthusiasts, the January 2025 issue is here to kick off the year with a bang, featuring Dom Luci’s HJ Holden tearing up the asphalt with a massive burnout. If blue-blooded Fords are more your style, Bekim Bilbilov’s XA hardtop, now equipped with a roaring 700hp Clevor, is sure to impress.
This edition unveils the winner of the 2024 Eagle Auto Parts Street Machine of the Year, with Heath van der Waerden’s Torana hatch taking the crown and the $20,000 cash prize. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Auto Expo witnessed the awe-inspiring EK wagon, a flawless LS-powered creation crafted by Greg and Jenny Jones in their own backyard.
Internationally acclaimed Ringbrothers showcased ‘Infected,’ a stunning Plymouth Barracuda at SEMA, featuring a Roadster Shop chassis and a powerful Hellcrate Hemi engine. Sam Caruana’s ’68 Camaro and Daryl Willsher’s F100 long-bed, a fusion of Ford durability and Chevy performance, continue to turn heads in the street machine scene.
Highlighting the dedication of young builders like Daniel Fitzsimmons, who transformed an LJ Torana with a 355ci Holden engine, this issue is packed with custom rides and exceptional craftsmanship. Noteworthy mentions include the Sick 66 drag-and-drive and the 2024 SEMA Show coverage.
Andrew Broadley, the editor, shares insights into the world of street machines, tracing his journey from Street Commodores to The Picture. The issue also features Amy Hopkins’ unique ’74 HJ Kingswood and Daniel Souvleris’ powerhouse HJ ute KRANKI, which dominated Powercruise 66.
For more adrenaline-inducing content, check out Matt Purnell’s victorious big block ute at Gazzanats Darwin. The magazine also delves into the power of a 4.2-litre stroker V6 in the latest Carnage episode, offering a glimpse into the dynamic world of street machine engineering and performance.
As Street Machine continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide, the January 2025 edition sets the stage for a year filled with high-octane excitement, innovative designs, and the relentless pursuit of automotive excellence.
Stay tuned for more updates, features, and exclusive insights from the pulse-pounding realm of street machines, where passion meets precision and horsepower reigns supreme.
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