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

Street Machine Features Justin Hunt Hk Premier Bonnet Up 3

Blown 1968 Holden HK Premier

With a 978hp blown small-block and the toughest stance this side of a rugby front row, this HK Premier is primed for street action

Street Machine Features Fred De Fazio Lx Torana Rear Angle 5

Timeless 434-cube LX Torana sedan

Fat meats, clean lines and a stout small-block take this LX Torana back to the glory days of the Melbourne street car scene

Street Machine Features Steve Santos Ej Wagon Front Angle

Steve Santos's elite-level EJ Holden wagon

This EJ was meant to be a surprise birthday present, but it evolved into a sweet Summernats Top 60 stunner instead

Street Machine Features Blacktrack Barra Engine 15

Proboost turbocharged 3.8-litre Ford Barra

This blacked-out monster from Newcastle’s Blacktrack Performance will make all the numbers thanks to a nuclear-tough package

Video: Wide-body HQ Monaro - SHQRP

Video: Wide-body HQ Monaro - SHQRP

After eight years of painstaking work, one of Australia’s most ambitious car builds is finally unveiled: Peter Sharp’s wide-body HQ Monaro

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Choosing the right car trailer

How to pick the best car trailer perfect for your needs

GAVAN & JULIE STARR-THOMAS' 1962 WILLYS JEEP WAGON

Art Deco-inspired 1962 Willys Jeep wagon

A couple of Queensland surfers took a boxy 1960s 4x4 and turned it into this sleek art deco-inspired custom masterpiece

Street Machine Features Justin Pitsikas Bmw 328 Front Angle 3 Crop

Blown LS-swapped BMW 328i M Sport - REFINED

BYE Performance's new skid car demonstrates why all BMWs should come with a blown V8 up front

Street Machine Events Pickup Truck Meet Oxytech 229

Pickup Trucks Down Under meet

Sydney pick-up fans brave the cold for a killer meet-and-greet

Street Machine Features Daryl Osullivan Holden Hk Ute Front Angle

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

Street Machine Features Jovan Barat Hk Monaro Front Angle Wm

Jovan Batar's big-block HK Monaro

Jovan Batar's HK Monaro is a tubbed, big-block street fiend with hidden details for days

Street Machine Features Warspeed 383 Ci Stroker Ls 1 1

Warspeed 383ci stroker Gen III LS1

Warspeed Industries is preparing this individual-throttlebody stroker for a tough LX hatch street car

Street Machine Features Jasmine Green Hilux 2 Wm

Jasmine Green's HiLux mini-truck

Jasmine Green didn't let a lack of budget or professional tickets keep her from building an elite-level mini-truck all on her own

Street Machine Features Tdr Engiens Cleveland 7

Drag Challenge-ready 451ci Clevor build

While the turbo and blower guys seem to hog the headlines with their four-digit power numbers, there’s always a special place in our hearts for an angry, high-winding aspirated engine

Street Machine Features Brett Russell Lx Torana Front Angle

Brett Russell's big block LX Torana SS hatch

Brett Russell has poured 36 years' worth of blood, sweat and tears into his big-inch pro touring Torana - and it shows

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Tech: the basics of car-trailer towing

We run through the basics of how to load, fasten and tow your street machine

Street Machine Features Mark Hayes Lc Torana Front Angle Wm

Mark Hayes's 763ci nitrous LC Torana selected for Street Outlaws v Australia

Torana guru and Pro Street legend Mark Hayes is ready to take on the Street Outlaws NPK crew at Sydney Dragway

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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

Street Machine Events Syd Rosehill Hot Rod Show 2022 2022 Rosehill 83

Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo 2022

The Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo stands tall as Sydney’s top indoor car event

Street Machine Features Mendoza Miller Cf Bedford Van Front Angle 2

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!

Street Machine Features Michelle White Hz Holden Front Angle Crop

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

Street Machine Features Glen Finegan Camaro Top View

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!

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325hp Holden six with Phil Irving 12-port head

Our 2018 SMOTY winner gives his Phil Irving-equipped red motor a birthday

Street Machine Features Jaidyn Seng HQ 3

Young Gun Jaidyn Seng's HQ Holden

When he's not cruising his sweet Quey, Jaidyn's hitting the dragstrip with dad Terry Seng