Posted on September 28, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The November issue of Grassroots Motorsports features the final build part #8 of the magazine's excellent 818S build series articles. In this section, the car that was built at Wayne Presley’s Very Cool Parts garage ends up on the track and doing commuter duty. The crew from Grassroots Motorsports puts the…Read More
Posted on September 23, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Huge honors for Factory Five customer Kris Colvin and his stunning orange '33 Hot Rod built by The Auto Shoppe of South Burlington, VT as his car was selected by "Street Rodder Magazine" as the "Best Ford in a Ford" at the NSRA Northeast Street Rod Nationals held last weekend,…Read More
Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Factory Five customer Jeff K. from Indiana and his friend Joel for both having Top 5 Finishes in their SCCA Region's "Super Weekend" event last weekend. During this two day event, Jeff and Joel both shared Jeff's Roadster during the two day autocross event with Jeff making it…Read More
Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Five industry-pro women built this 535 HP Ford small block-powered Mk4 Roadster on the show “Detroit Muscle”. Click here to watch the episode and to learn more about the build. The Factory Five Mk4 Roadster built by these five women is powered by Ford Racing’s 535 HP small block 351W…Read More
Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Now on PowerNation, five women from the automotive industry build a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster in five days! If you missed the show when it aired, you can watch it online on PowerNation's "Detroit Muscle". Click one of the links below watch Cherielynn, Nan, Courtnie, Karen, and Jo build this beautiful Mk4! Click here to…Read More
Posted on September 5, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
There are too many Factory Five stories to tell, and I'm the lucky one who gets to sit in the middle and hear them all. Here's a great one, or two rather. A year ago, Bob and Anita Capps bought a Mk4 Roadster complete kit. Bob and his son Jonathan…Read More
Posted on September 5, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The 289 USRRC Roadster is based off of Factory Five's proven Mk4 Roadster chassis, and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 289-powered race cars. The design focuses on period-correct body shape and trim. Highlights include an accurate 289 flared fendered body complete with 289-style petty bar/roll bar, center gas cap,…Read More
Posted on September 3, 2014 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five Challenge Series Racer Paul Arnold took 1st place at the inaugural NASA National East Coast Championship after an exciting race. John George, the 2012 Factory Five Challenge Series Champion, has a detailed report on the race weekend at Road Atlanta. Here's his recap of Sunday's Championship Race: "Sunday…Read More
