Posted on January 3, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
“My chariot awaits! I'm not going to say anything about last drives anymore because the weather has been very mild this winter and is supposed to hang on for awhile. I'm just happy to keep putting miles on it. It's so fun to drive. I don't miss the motorcycles at…Read More
Posted on January 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
As the sun sets on the first business day of the New Year at Factory Five Racing, our hearts are warmed by the stories within our community, stories like that of customer Peter G. and his car-loving grandson, Sam. Sam smiles at Peter from the passenger seat of Peter’s Factory…Read More
Posted on December 26, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The day after Christmas, customer Ben D. Santa's workshop photo resonates with all of us. “An early morning shot as I entered the garage the day after putting the body on for the first time. Either the sun telling me to skip work that day, or some sort of metaphor…Read More
Posted on November 30, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Rob J. recently graduated his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build to the Factory Five Forum. We couldn’t resist sharing his build story and photos. Like many who build these cars, he had planned to do a build for years. Originally, he wanted to do a Type 65 Coupe, but when…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customers Tara and Marcus S. were honored to showcase their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe at Nick’s Auto Repair and Classic Car Restoration booth at the Houston AutoRama. Their Coupe earned second place overall in the hand-built class. In 2020, Tara and Marcus purchased the full Type 65 Coupe kit…Read More
Posted on November 27, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The new XTF truck has had me thinking quite a bit about the early days of Factory Five. It really feels the same.. the excitement, the new adventure, the feeling of knowing a secret that the world is just starting to discover! But it’s even stronger today with the new…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Thanks to his dad, a seasoned mechanic and classic car builder, Chris D. didn't just learn auto mechanics—he inherited the 'hot rod' bug. From a '65 Mustang to a 2003 Cobra, he has owned a fleet of classics. After conquering a resto-mod on a '66 F100 short bed, Chris hungered…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Ted D.’s Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is truly a family car. Ted shared his family’s build story saying, “I’m thrilled to share a personal update on my family’s Mk4 Roadster build. I achieved a heartfelt goal - driving my kids, Robert, Genevieve and Beatrix to and from school in…Read More
Posted on November 14, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
This year, there is a shorter, 3-day Hot Rod Power Tour West, and I am flying out to Los Angeles this December with Factory Five's Nate Johnson to participate in the cruise and be on hand for a very special Factory Five unveiling of a Type 65 Coupe that was…Read More
Posted on November 14, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Be like customer Luke R. (above), and start building your Factory Five today! Photo taken by Joshua Coté. Fun Discounts of Factory Five Kits and Parts! UPDATE: Our Black Friday Kit Sale has been extended through Cyber Monday! Order today to save $1,000 on your Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, Type…Read More
Posted on November 13, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It is always nice when talent and hard work get recognized! This weekend on Motor Trend TV, the crew from HotRod Brothers build a Factory Five '35 Hot Rod Truck and are featured on Caffeine and Octane at 9:30 AM. You can watch the full episode here, or check out…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Factory Five's designs allow individuals the freedom to determine their car's character, degree of insanity, and build their own American custom car. This is what resonated deeply with Bob B. a former Silicon Valley tech guy with a passion for race cars. While that passion led him to becoming a…Read More
Posted on November 10, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
“I’m not a mechanic, but Factory Five Racing makes it so the average guy can do this. Anybody with enough money can buy another car, but I can tell you every square inch of this car; every nut, bolt, rivet. It’s the only car in the world where you don’t…Read More
Posted on November 10, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
A Message from the Crew at Factory Five "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" is one of the most famous phrases contained in the United States Declaration of Independence. It was signed in 1776 by our country's forefathers, and these rights have not been dishonored in over 200 years…Read More
Posted on November 8, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Brett C.'s Factory Five Mk4 is a work of art, captured beautifully by his son Braden. This stunning Roadster boasts a Ford Strokers short block 347, GAS-N headers, Tremec TKO 5-speed transmission, and Wilwood brakes. Ken Pike (Street Rod Painter) handled the striking paintwork. Inside, it's all about comfort and…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We posted Luke R.’s graduation video earlier this year. Here’s his recent update. “Up in the Clouds- The first 3k miles in the Cobra have been a dream- more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m allowed to just drive it whenever I…Read More
Posted on November 3, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The 2023 SEMA Show closes today, and was a great success for the crew and customers of Factory Five Racing! Obviously, the focus was on our new XTF Pre-Runner Truck kit. It was fun showing three different build versions, and we anticipate a good number of orders and builds to…Read More
Posted on November 3, 2023 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Mark B. turned his Factory Five MK4 Roadster into the ultimate wedding getaway car, blending his build it yourself passion with a rekindled love story. Despite being a Financial Services Executive with no former automotive experience, Mark set out to build his dream car. He ordered a complete kit…Read More
Posted on November 2, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Huge congratulation to Bill Cardoso and his team at Scorpion EV for winning a Global Media Award AND for being nominated for a Best Engineered Product Award at SEMA 2023! Bill and his team have pioneered a drop-in EV engine and battery package for Mk4 Roadsters. His innovative work has…Read More
Posted on November 2, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 2 at the 2023 SEMA Show saw a huge return of crowds to the world's biggest car show. Our booth was busy all day long, and customers got a chance to check out our newest kit - the XTF Pre-Runner Truck. We met with Joey Logano to talk about…Read More
