A few years ago, Dan D. and his trusty skeleton, Fred, had a Halloween adventure! After a Trunk-or-Treat, they witnessed a hit-and-run and gave chase, dodging debris along the way. They missed the plate number, but back at the scene, a witness had found it! Fred and Dan shared a…Read More
Vinnie K. celebrates Halloween in Top Gun garb! He says, “Growing up, Top gun was the hit movie. Part 2 Maverick brought it back. My wife Wendy and I had a costume party that Saturday so we planned accordingly. It was an easy costume for the both of us to…Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5TgIVoJFGg In this week's episode, Dave talks with Frankie Forman about how he got into cars, starting with Engine Power during the COVID pandemic, and his love of EFI engines. Watch the video above or listen in the player below. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts…Read More
Christmas came early for Nathan K. from Ridgeway, VA! After 20 years of planning, he's starting his Mk4 Roadster build with a solid setup: Mk4 base kit, 3V engine from a ‘97 Mustang GT, solid axle, and 4-link suspension. Nathan is going for a sleek, modern look with blacked-out wheels…Read More
Customer Michael H. tells us, “This project started when my son Lochlann and I built a SBC as a father/son project so he could learn how an engine works and how to work with tools. We had no idea what we were going to put it in at the time. …Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VMIDGeiZPM In this week's episode, Dave talks with Pat Topolinski about his racing background to how he got involved with RTM Productions and host of "Engine Power." Watch the video above or listen in the player below. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Read More
It’s a busy fall Friday here at Factory Five! We’ve got half a dozen pick-ups today, and none of them are staying in the States! This morning, Chris S. from Canada picked up his Mk4 Roadster. Then, four more (2 Roadsters and 2 Coupes) headed out to Dan W. from…Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9-v69Bm9Q In this week's episode, Dave talks with long-time Factory Five customer and racing development partner John George on how he got involved with the FFR Challenge Series, participating in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, helping Jim develop the Coupe-R, and what may be in store for upcoming projects. Watch…Read More
John H.’s Factory Five journey began in 2007 when he built his first Mk3 Roadster while his wife was pregnant with their daughter, Carrie. Now, he’s taking on a new project—a ’33 Hot Rod—alongside the whole family, including his high school-aged kids, Dylan and Carrie. The family even made an…Read More
The Factory Five story is written by partnerships and collaboration with our customers and with some truly exceptional people in the industry. Hear their stories shared with our perspective. Release here on www.factoryfive.com next Wednesday, 10/16. It will be available on YouTube and multiple platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doahqRakZas Check out highlights from…Read More
Credit: 129photos.com Jack's Factory Five story began several years ago on a fall run with some local Cobra enthusiasts in East Tennessee. Even though he didn't have his Cobra yet, they embraced him and his '97 Viper GTS as one of the crew. That set the plan in motion for…Read More
Quotes and excerpts from Engineered Perfection by Shane Wishnowsky, with photography by Glen McNamara. Llewellyn Picton’s Factory Five '33 Hot Rod is a stunning blend of classic design and modern engineering, with inspiration that dates back to the iconic '33 Ford coupe, reimagined by Factory Five Racing. As the article…Read More
Now that fall is here, we’re reflecting many of the highlights of this past summer. One of the good ones was meeting my Dad's friend Sten Johnson at our family summer home in Michigan. Sten is a regular at Factory Five events from Texas to London, Ohio (he lives in…Read More
Join Dave and Travis today at the Mass Cruisers Car Show! 📍 Location: Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place🕓 Time: 4-6 PM Bring your Factory Five car and receive a special carbon fiber surprise! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts. See you there!Read More
Customer Brian B. learned about Factory Five in 2002 while assigned to Air Station Cape Cod, MA in the U.S. Coast Guard. He started to think about a Roadster build at that point, but was heavily commited to his 1993 Mustang build and not to use as a donor car.…Read More
Erik T. recapped his weekend at Ford Fest in Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky, "This past weekend, I completed my goal and attended Ford Fest with fellow Factory Five Roadster owner Dan H. We both competed in the Grand Champion Event, which was supposed to be two days…Read More
A few years ago, Dan D. and his trusty skeleton, Fred, had a Halloween adventure! After a Trunk-or-Treat, they witnessed a hit-and-run and gave chase, dodging debris along the way. They missed the plate number, but back at the scene, a witness had found it! Fred and Dan shared a…Read More 
