Posted on May 16, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer John Phillips wraps up his cross-country trip arriving in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday, May 18th. John is using this trip to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis and Colon Cancer. Factory Five customers and friends are invited to participate with him in the Children's Hospital charity walk for CF (called…Read More
Posted on May 10, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We are Factory Five, and we live for stories like these. When we hear from customers like Alex and his father, it reminds us why we do what we do. Alex reached out to us after he and his dad completed their first build, a beautiful Mk4 Roadster, which they…Read More
Posted on May 8, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to customer Bob B. from Scottsdale, Arizona on being named the May 2024 Picture of the Month Winner on the Factory Five Forum with this shot of his Type 65 Coupe! Bob B., a former Silicon Valley tech guy with a passion for race cars built the custom car…Read More
Posted on May 8, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
UPDATE May 6, 2024: Our recent Spring Sale was a huge success, and we have decided to extend it a month! Order your Mk4 Roadster, Type 65 Coupe, '33 Hot Rod, or '35 Hot Rod Truck and receive a $1,000 credit towards any of our Halibrand or Bonneville style wheels.…Read More
Posted on May 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Wrapping up a busy Monday with a birthday shoutout to Factory Five President, Dave Smith, whose birthday was this weekend! We believe a life filled with horsepower and all things automotive is a good one. Here’s to many more miles of smiles ahead! Sincerely, The Factory Five TeamRead More
Posted on May 3, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Jim Bischoff from Billerica, MA has been dreaming of doing a Factory Five Roadster build for about 15 years, and today, he came to FFR with his daughter Katy to pick-up his Mk4 kit! Jim with Dave Smith. Featured image above (left to right): Katy, Jim, Mark, Riley, and…Read More
Posted on May 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Project “Aardvark” is finally ready to roll down Route 66 for a charity drive! Meet up with John P. this Saturday, May 4th at 9:00am in Centennial Park, Frankfort, IL for the Kickoff and CFF Great Strides Event. Join 200+ charity supporters and take part in an informal car show…Read More
Posted on May 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This morning was filled with excitement as Dominic and his wife, visiting from Frankfort, Germany, were inspired by the prospect of owning a Factory Five for the past two decades. After touring our facilities, exploring shipping logistics, and testing different seat options, Dominic eagerly anticipates ordering his own Mk4 Roadster…Read More
Posted on May 2, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
A good friend of mine came across an old (1997) Factory Five Mk1 Roadster and bought it for a decent price. When I saw it in his shop, close to my house, I ran thru a list of fun upgrades that could be made to bring the old girl up…Read More
