Iain Kelly | Street Machine journalist

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

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2000hp twin-turbo 600-cube XA Fairmont

Three decades in the making, this XA sedan is a 2000hp, eight-second pro street monster

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Blown HSV VN SVLE wagon

Want a hot car but need room for the kids? Say hello to Chad Donelly’s blown HSV SVLE

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Twin-turbo Holden VH SS Commodore

Darren Clinton's 1200rwhp, eight-second VH SS Commodore is the perfect example of how to build a killer street car in the 21st century

1000HP BLOWN ’68 CHARGER STREETER

8/71-blown 426 Hemi-powered 1968 Dodge Charger

Terry Mourched’s stunning ’68 Dodge Charger might be the ultimate Mopar street car

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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

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Szabolics HQ Monaro runs 6.654-seconds @214mph

Daniel Szabolics has set a scorching new PB in his twin-turbo HQ Monaro

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Lost and found! Crazy-clean 355 HG Holden ute

A decade after selling his HG Holden ute, Scott McPherson got a rare second chance with it. The result is a killer plastic-powered streeter

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How to set up your shed to build a project car

Set up your shed to tackle a project-car build without wasting money

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Beginner's guide to must-have automotive tools

If you're just jumping into the street machining hobby, you'll need tools. Here's our guide to all the hardware you should buy to make a magic ride

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Buyer’s guide: Late-model crate engines

Here’s the hottest late-model crate motors available right now – including some of the wildest bent-eights Detroit has ever offered!

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Rob Godfrey's SMOTY-winning HQ One Tonner

Always built as a goer, it was the driving events that got this 2008 Summernats Grand Champion over the line

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Mark Sullivan's SMOTY-winning HK Monaro

Mark Sullivan has had a string of incredible cars featured in Street Machine, including this blown, mini-tubbed HK Monaro which was also the 2007 winner of Street Machine of the Year

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Sleeper: Turbo LS-powered HT Holden

Ricky Fenwick took his HT Kingswood from grandma-spec to 1000hp monster in just a month

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Gen V LT V8-powered 1958 Corvette C1

This gorgeous '58 Corvette hides huge pro touring smarts, including late-model suspension, big brakes, and a 535hp Gen V V8

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Nine-second turbo LS-swapped AU Falcon wagon

Three workmates set out to have bulk fun for minimal bucks, mixing up the go-fast recipe to produce a staunch Drag Challenge sleeper

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Interview: Dandy Engines’ Frank Marchese

Frank Marchese’s thirst for power nearly killed him as a kid, but the 2018 Drag Challenge champion has only got thirstier with age

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Ten nifty workshop hacks

If you're just getting started with working on cars, here are some top workshop hacks to help you overcome the common problems you might strike

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Deluxe Rod Shop-built FX Holden

It might look like it from the outside, but deluxe Rod Shop’s latest build isn’t just a beautifully restored humpy. It’s a finely detailed pro touring masterpiece

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Larry Perkins Bathurst-winning Holden V8

We take a deep dive into the last Holden V8 engine to win Bathurst

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Insane V8-powered Suzuki Mighty Boy

How do you impress people with a Suzuki Mighty Boy? It sure helps if you stuff an angry LS in it!

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Holden VE Commodore SS: Buyer's Guide

Everything you need to know about buying a VE-generation SS Commodore, including why they're the best bargain available for your next build

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Six-second, 2JZ-powered LC Torana

This six-second Torana is packing around 1800hp of 2JZ goodness

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Mike Renfrey's hand-crafted 1933 Ford Roadster

Mike Renfrey's stunning hand-crafted and home-built 1933 roadster

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427ci twin-turbo LC GTR Torana

This genuine LC GTR Torana build matches show-worthy looks to quality engineering, and drives like a late-model supercar