Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In was a big success! Over 130 Factory Five cars attended making the 8th annual event the biggest ever. We had exactly two spaces left before having to access overflow parking on the pier plaza. This year, our special guests Pete Brock, Allen Grant, and Jo…Read More
Posted on April 24, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Our roof mounted solar system is almost completely installed The electrical inspector signed off on the system, and now we are waiting on the power company to let us turn the system on and start making power. The system is a 179 kilowatts array, and once it is operational, it will generate…Read More
Posted on April 22, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Above: Factory Five President Dave Smith test drives the '33 "Rattle Can Rod". This weekend on PowerNation, the Factory Five guys team up with the Pat and Mike from "Engine Power" and Dupli-Color to build a budget-based "rattle can rod". This is a two-episode show that details the build…Read More
Posted on April 22, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
I traveled to the 2015 Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Raceway with Factory Five crew members Jim Schenck and Kyle Barros to provide support to an exciting team from West Philly High School. Instructor Simon Hauger and his kids at West Philly High School built a Factory Five…Read More
Click Here Register Now! Space is Limited! It's here! Registration is open and we are getting ready to rock at the 8th annual Factory Five-Huntington Beach Cruise-In! Spend a day at the beach with over 100 Factory Fives, music, car show awards, and good times! The 8th Annual Factory Five-Huntington…Read More
Posted on April 17, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In 1969, the third Monday in April was officially designated as Patriot's Day which can be traced back to the Sons of the American Revolution in Massachusetts who first began recognizing this day. The day is meant to remember the Battle of Lexington and Concord which was fought on April…Read More
Posted on April 14, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
This summer will mark the two-year anniversary of the introduction of the new Factory Five 818! Shortly thereafter we began shipping 818S kits. This summer we will celebrate this milestone by adding a new chapter to the 818 story with the new 818C Coupe model! The coupe will join the…Read More
Posted on April 14, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In January, we showed you our prototype shape for the new 818C removable hard top. Since then, production molds have been built and the tech/R&D team has been building an all-new car that will serve as the first 818C model. Here are some photos of the first part out of…Read More
Posted on April 6, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Over the next month, Factory Five Racing will be installing a solar array on top of our manufacturing facility here in Wareham, MA. The resulting renewable solar energy will be powering our welding machines, laser cutter, and facility to excess in 9 of the 12 months here in New England.…Read More
Posted on April 3, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five partner companies have sweetened the pot for FFR owners at the 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In with some great raffle prizes. Anyone who registers and attends the event will be eligible for the following prizes. Click here to sign-up for the event. Sponsors & Raffle Prizes Our host hotel…Read More