Tag: Street Machine
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Chris Bywater’s 700hp HT Premier: A Street Machine Icon
Introduction: A Family, a Workshop, and a 700hp Legend In 2012, the Australian car scene witnessed a standout build that blended raw power with practical streetability. Chris Bywater’s HT Premier isn’t just another hot-rod; it’s the culmination of a year that brought big life changes—new baby, new responsibilities, and a relentless passion for performance engineering.…
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Chris Bywater’s HT Premier: A 700hp Street Machine Masterclass
Introduction: A Bold 700hp Statement In the fast-paced world of Australian street machines, few builds demand attention like Chris Bywater’s HT Premier. Released to the public eye in the September 2012 Street Machine issue, this project thread weaves engineering precision with a fearless passion for power. Bywater, an auto electrician by trade, channels a hands-on…
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Chris Bywater’s 700hp HT Premier: Street Machine Spotlight
Introduction: A Bold Australian Hot Rod In the world of Street Machine, some builds push the boundaries of what’s possible with a classic Holden. Chris Bywater’s HT Premier is one such project. Published in the September 2012 issue, this ride became a benchmark for power-to-weight discipline, reliability, and clean design. While many builds chase peak…
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Iron Lion-Powered EH Panel Van: Glenn Swift’s Classic
Introduction: A Shed Find That Defines a Scene In the world of street machining, a good shed find can revive a whole era. Glenn Swift’s Iron Lion-powered EH panel van is one such legend—an unlikely hybrid of 1960s panel van styling and the audacious engineering mindset that defined early 2000s street culture. First glimpsed in…
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Mark McKay’s 1000hp 2002 Dodge Viper RT/10: A Street Machine Legend
Introduction: A Viper that defies expectations The Dodge Viper RT/10 has always stood out for its raw, unfiltered attitude. When Mark McKay decided to push this icon beyond its factory limits, the result was a machine that captured the imaginations of enthusiasts and readers alike. Published in Street Machine’s January 2006 issue, the build centers…
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Mark Course’s 2003 Grand Champion 32 Ford Coupe: A Built-From-Origins Legend
Origins and Inspiration The story of Mark Course’s 2003 Grand Champion-winning ’32 Ford Coupe begins not with a blank sheet of metal, but with the bones of a well-loved chassis. The rocker covers were there. So were the seats and the rear wheels. That was the start. Mark Course then built this orange ’32 coupe…
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Mark Course’s 2003 Grand Champion ’32 Ford Coupe
Introduction: A Legend in the Making The 2003 Summernats Grand Champion is etched in Australian hot-rod history, not merely for its trophy but for the story behind it. At the heart of the legend is an orange 1932 Ford Coupe created by Mark Course. The project began with the bare essentials—the rocker covers, the seats,…
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Rod Hadfield’s Model A Pickup: A Hot Rod Lincoln Tribute
Introduction: A Tribute Car That Carries a Legacy The world of hot rodding never forgets its roots, and Rod Hadfield’s Model A pickup is a bold testament to that living tradition. A faithful tribute to the road-racing legend Hot Rod Lincoln, this vehicle blends historical storytelling with modern craftsmanship to celebrate an era when American…
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Rod Hadfield’s Model A Pick-Up: A Hot Rod Lincoln Tribute That Defined an Era
Introduction: A Legend Re-born In the world of custom cars, some builds become touchstones—stories that fans return to for the texture of the era, the smell of paint, and the gleam of chrome under stage lights. Rod Hadfield’s Model A pick-up, crafted as a tribute to Hot Rod Lincoln, sits squarely in that category. Originally…
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Rod Hadfield’s Model A Pickup: Hot Rod Lincoln Tribute
Introduction to a Legend in Hot Rodding Rod Hadfield’s Model A pickup stands as a celebrated tribute to the legendary Hot Rod Lincoln, a car that etched itself into American car culture and, by extension, into the hearts of hot rod enthusiasts worldwide. First showcased to a wide audience in Street Machine’s Hot Rod magazine,…