Articles by Iain KELLY
Iain (or Marv, as he’s known on the internet) has worked in automotive journalism since 2002, when he was Street Machine’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
6.0-litre LS-swapped Mazda RX-8
LS-swapped Mazda RX-8s are a hot new trend thanks to four-door practicality, a well-sorted chassis and an engine bay that can swallow six litres of GM’s finest
Tubbed, four-linked and blown VX HSV Senator
It has tubs, a blower and candy paint, but it isn’t a Kingswood! With his mental VX Senator, Alex Vines shows just how good old-school style on new-age metal can be
LSA-powered Holden VP Calais Sleeper
With a tweaked LSA hidden under its stock bonnet, this VP Calais blends 90s cool and sleeper speed
Toyota 1JZ-powered EH Holden sleeper
Qld sparky Brock Pilkington and his family built this wicked turbo Toyota six-powered EH almost by accident
Mike Renfrey’s hand-crafted 1933 Ford Roadster
Mike Renfrey's stunning hand-crafted and home-built 1933 roadster
Blown 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle – PH FAT
Ben Brown turns a tatty Yankie streeter into a blown, 'bagged show-stopper
LS1-POWERED 1976 FORD ESCORT MKII AT SUMMERNATS 31
Peter Bobecki’s crazy LS1-powered, tubbed and four-linked MkII Ford Escort
Phantom HR Holden coupe in the build
United Speed Shop chop up a HR Holden sedan to create a custom two-door coupe!
VALE DAN GURNEY
American racing legend Dan Gurney passes away at 86 years of age
Chevrolet small-block-powered 1965 Ford F100 truck – BAD 65F
Mark Sullivan's slick F-truck cruiser will get tongues wagging
FORCED INDUCTION BATTLE: TURBOCHARGED VS SUPERCHARGED
Turbo vs blower - which is better? We talked to engine gurus and owners for their opinions
Twin-turbo LS-powered HQ ute ‘TOZZA’ unveiled at Summernats
Chris Clout's HQ Holden ute unveiled at Summernats 31 is a seriously unique build dedicated to a fallen mate
HORSEPOWER HEROES FINALS – SUMMERNATS 31
Paul Allen's blown Torana ruled the roost at this year's Horsepower Heroes competition at Street Machine Summernats 31
HORSEPOWER HEROES SATURDAY – SUMMERNATS 31
We check out some of the highlights from the MPW Performance dyno cell at Street Machine Summernats 31
THE GREAT UNCOVER – SUMMERNATS 31
We check out some of our favourite new cars on debut at Street Machine Summernats 31
400HP LS-POWERED HOLDEN LH TORANA – MR NUTS
Packing a 400hp LS1, six-speed manual, mini-tubs and zero chrome, Nick Ursino's Holden LH Torana - MR NUTS, walks its own path on the mean streets of Sydney
Demetri Stamatis’s 7.43-second VL Calais
It might look demure, but Demetri Stamatis's turbo VL Calais runs deep into the seven-second zone
LS-powered Holden VK Calais – JAILB8
Lloyd McLeod gives his first car a birthdady, bequeathing the VK Calais a 6.0L injected L98 - time to hit the burnout pad!
Home-built LS-powered sleepers: Chevrolet Bel Air and Holden UC Torana
A pair of The General's finest get LS1 heart transplants
Barra-powered Holden VS ute – in the build part two
Muscle Garage puts the finishing touches on its Barra-powered Holden VS ute and hits the track