The Shively Speed Machine. Photo courtesy of Mark “Meatball” Portman.

The Shively Speed Machine. Photo courtesy of Mark “Meatball” Portman.

For easy reference, the firing order is written on the underside of the hood.

The Shively Speed Machine’s small-block 327 V-8. The coil on the firewall isn’t real.

The battery disconnect switch is located in the rear bumper.

The Shively Speed Machine won a top pick at Beatersville.