Street Machine

Believe the HYPE

AT THE risk of it sounding a bit like a cheesy Dom Toretto line from a Fast & Furious film, Steven Thrift’s EH Holden is all about family. It was built in Steve’s shed with his dad Geoff front and centre, to be enjoyed by Steve, his ever-supportive wife Amanda, and their two kiddos Holly and Marley. The family connection is such that Geoff even owned the EH for a time!

“The car was quite nice when I got it 15 years ago; blue with a white roof, billet wheels, a 186 and a four-speed,” says Steve. “I had the idea of painting the engine bay after pulling the engine out for a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Street Machine

Street Machine5 min read
Your Stuff
I’M FLIPPING through the March issue, and just wanted to say how good it is to see the smaller four-cylinder and rotary stuff in the mag. The R100, the Morris Minor and the Mill of the Month CA18 inside the back cover just made my day. Don’t get me w
Street Machine6 min read
Legends Of Pro Street
THE annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is a massive, invite-only show that hosts two of the custom automotive world’s most prestigious awards: America’s Most Beautiful Roadster and the Al Slonaker Memorial Award. The GNRS a must-do event, and
Street Machine1 min read
Sunday Too Far Away
EMAIL your high-resolution images (1MB+) of fun with cars to sundaytoofaraway@streetmachine.com.au. ■

Related Books & Audiobooks