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
Tech: Billet blocks – what makes them so special?
As new billet blocks for the Holden V8, Barra six and Cleveland V8 hit the market, we take a dive into what makes them special
Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo 2022
The Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo stands tall as Sydney’s top indoor car event
1100hp Barra-swapped CF Bedford van
After a Barra swap for his CF Bedford van, Mendoza Miller was hooked and craved more power - 1100 horses' worth!
Michelle White’s HZ Holden Premier
Michelle White's Summernats Top 60 blown HZ is the gleaming end result of a 40-year automotive odyssey
Twin-turbo NRE LSX-powered 1969 Camaro
Glen Finegan built his 1150hp, twin-turbo '69 Camaro to take on Drag Challenge, but it may have turned out a little too swanky for that!
325hp Holden six with Phil Irving 12-port head
Our 2018 SMOTY winner gives his Phil Irving-equipped red motor a birthday
Young Gun Jaidyn Seng’s HQ Holden
When he's not cruising his sweet Quey, Jaidyn's hitting the dragstrip with dad Terry Seng
Custom 430-cube Falcon XB coupe – INSANE XB
Pas Daskalakis loves Falcon coupes, but he wanted his latest to be absolutely insane - purists be damned
Trade secrets: BG Engines 1220hp big-block
This conventional-looking big-block Chev hides plenty of smarts that Damian Baker from BG Engines has learned through years of hard work
Mark Whitla wins Turbosmart Outlaw Blown at Drag Challenge Weekend 2022
The Tasmanian’s balls-out Capri topped the Turbosmart Outlaw Blown leaderboard and came second overall
Adam Rogash wins Drag Challenge Weekend 2022
Adam Rogash and his ALLSHOW VK take out Drag Challenge Weekend 2022 after an epic three-day fight
Video: Drag Challenge Weekend Victoria 2022 Day Three results
All the winners and highlights from a big final day of Drag Challenge Weekend 2022
Video: Drag Challenge Weekend Victoria 2022 Day One results
All the results and highlights from the first day of racing and roadtrippin'
L98-swapped Holden EH sleeper
Glenn Swift's EH Holden might look original, but a 400hp demon lurks within
Using 3D-scanning technology to develop car parts
It might seem like science fiction, but 3D scanning can take the guesswork out of building your project car
Stunning HK Monaro set to debut at Meguiar’s MotorEx
Wayne Price's new HK Monaro will set new standards for bodywork when it debuts at MotorEx, says Owen Webb
900hp nine-second ZD Fairlane
Dom Luppino’s dad bought this Fairlane new in 1971. Fifty years later, this priceless keepsake is now a nine-second, 900hp monster
Blown HQ Monaro GTS – MENT1L
Shaun Scerri originally restored his HQ GTS to factory specs, but the 253 soon made way for some far stronger fruit
420hp EFI 265 Hemi six
Peter Haravitsidis built this hot Mopar Hemi six for a friend's VG sedan streeter
How to stretch guards for extra tyre clearance
If you want to hang with the big-tyre gang, first you've gotta stretch those guards