Articles by Iain KELLY

Iain (or Marv, as heâ€™s known on the internet) has worked in automotive journalism since 2002, when he was Street Machineâ€™s work experience kid.He has contributed to a range of titles, focusing mostly on modified late-model cars, street machines and hot rods. Following his time as editor at MOTOR, Marv returned to freelancing in 2014.He has also worked with Mighty Car Mods to build cars and write two books for them, and authored the 10th anniversary book on the World Time Attack Challenge.Instagram @aka_marv

Tech: modern small-blocks

If the next generation of small-blocks from GM, Ford and Chrysler are anything to go by, the V8 engine is a long way from dead

Andrew Middleton’s 700hp, trophy-winning HK Monaro

Forget Silver Mink – Andrew Middleton’s trophy-magnet, 700hp HK Monaro proves that winners wear gold

Will Brown acquires stunning SMOTY-contending Ford Escort

Supercars pilot Will Brown buys this former SMOTY finalist Escort pro tourer

Daniel Hookham’s six-second, twin-turbo Coyote-swapped VB SL/E Commodore

Daniel Hookham’s elite-level VB SL/E Commodore streeter has already run a low seven thanks to 2025hp of traitorous, twin-turbo Blue Oval power!

Video: Duramax diesel-swapped HG Kingswood wagon

This elite-level HG wagon packs stunning body mods, super-clean trim, and a turbo V8 you’re probably not expecting

Tech: aftermarket crankshafts

Everything you need to know about the latest crankshaft design and development, and how you can apply it to make your car more awesome – thanks to Precision International

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Video: The amazing restoration of VUFORU!

One of Street Machine’s most legendary builds, VUFORU has scored a massive birthday and you could win it!

Chopped eight-second VJ Valiant hardtop

With its rev-happy 394-cube Mopar and fat stance, Rob Evans’s chopped VJ Valiant hardtop packs a spicy punch

ProFlo Performance’s blown 632-cube big-block Chev combo

This 14/71-blown 632ci monster is destined for a tough street-driven HQ

Race Cast Engineering’s Aussie-built 900hp V12 LS package

If you think you’ve seen everything when it comes to LS swaps, you need to check out this 900hp V12 LS, made right here in Australia

Video: Stunning LS3-swapped ’57 Bel Air Sport Coupe

With gleaming chrome, lush candy paint and ample grunt for the streets, a ’57 Bel Air this nice is hard not to love

Andrew Clatworthy’s custom Miss Lead FC Holden

We look back on Andrew Clatworthy’s FC after its stunning facelift in 2003

Razor sharp: Justin Hunt’s HQ Monaro GTS

Justin Hunt shepherded his HQ Monaro from a bare shell to a tubbed beauty with a fiendish 777hp heart

Baby Monster: 1976 Mini Clubman

Jason Roberts’s ‘Baby Monster’ Mini proves good things come in small packages

Pro touring HK Holden ute – ABADHK

Packing a 550rwhp LSX, manual 'box and a tray-load of clever tricks, Daryl O'Sullivan's HK ute defines Aussie pro touring

BK Race Engines-built 650hp Chevy mouse motor

Old-school V8s still thrive in today’s high-tech performance world

Orange Crush: Nathan Lambert’s LJ Holden Torana

Sixteen years is a long time for a car build, but when the result is as super-slick as Nathan Lambert’s 600hp LJ Torana, it’s clearly time well spent

Daniel Clarke’s street-and-strip HR Holden

After discovering drag-and-drive events, Traralgon’s Daniel Clarke built a stout HR Holden and was instantly hooked from his first pass

OG Mincer Capri’s 447ci Windsor

Tristan Ockers’s OG MINCER Capri is set to be reborn with old-school pro street vibes

Dino Labbozzetta’s 700hp Silver Mink HK Monaro GTS

We’ve seen plenty of nice Monaros, but few have the 700hp stomp of Dino Labbozzetta’s Silver Mink mauler