Posted on November 27, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On behalf of the great people of Factory Five Racing, I want to wish all of you a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. The crew is going home early today (3pm EST) and we will be back at work first thing Friday morning. Dave SmithPresident Only a few of us left…Read More
Posted on November 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Tullio C. turned his dream into reality with Factory Five’s XTF kit! He shares, “It took 10 months, but I was traveling a lot, working crazy hours, and still building out my shop. I'd estimate the whole build has under 300 hours, with at least 100 hours spent on the…Read More
Posted on November 25, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We had a busy Monday here at Factory Five, with several exciting visits from our customers! Hugo R. and his son, who previously built a GTM with us, flew in from Puerto Rico to discuss their plans for a new XTF Truck build for his son, who will be of…Read More
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five-MotorTrend/Hot Rod Magazine project Coupe (code-named "Corkscrew") is back from the 2024 SEMA show, and is now on display in the FFR showroom. The car was built by the Factory Five team and the crew at MotorTrend/Hot Rod in the storied offices of Hot Rod Magazine in El…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The week ends with strong representation from our Canadian customers! From Montreal, Gilles L. and his wife made the trip to Wareham to pick up their Mk4 Roadster kit yesterday. Today, Coupe-R owner and Ontario resident Kirk M. drove the distance to visit, check brake measurements and score a set…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Looking for the perfect winter build to turn into your future Sunday cruiser? Look no further! Peter H. from Michigan turned his Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod into the ultimate Sunday cruiser, winning 'Best of Show' at a local car event. After putting 1,400 miles on his car and showcasing…Read More
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1eBQyqbB4 Scott "Honey Badger" Bell has delivered a lot of Factory Five kits with Stewart Transport. In this week's Solid Car Guys episode,Scott shares his stories from the road, meeting customers, going to different events, and how his positivity helped him beat cancer. Watch the video above or listen in…Read More
Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Steve P. burned through some serious gasoline at Willow Springs Raceway! Steve says, “Factory Five was well-represented, and that’s my car, #319 Coupe, out on the track.” Big thanks to @caliphotovideo for capturing these awesome shots. The Build Steve first bought the car in late 2012, partially assembled. "At…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We are proud to add a Stage 1 version of our XTF Extreme Truck to production. Now you can build an XTF for less money, less effort, and still get all of the great looks and almost all of the rockstar off-road performance. Check out the new XTF website that…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On behalf of everyone at Factory Five Racing, a HUGE congrats to THREE-TIME NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Joey Logano! Team Penske's Logano beat his teammate Ryan Blaney, as well as William Byron, and Tyler Reddick for the Championship. Logano won the first stage this morning and led 107 laps to…Read More
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Joe C.’s Mk4 Roadster, displayed in the Field of Honor around the Idaho Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Freeman Park, is a tribute to our passion for cars and our respect for veterans. This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms.…Read More
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Monday was a busy day at Factory Five with two exciting customer pickups! Chaun C. and his family made the trip from Ontario, Canada, to pick up their Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit. After restoring a Ford Galaxy 500, they were ready to dive into their dream build with us.…Read More
Posted on November 8, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It’s a busy Friday at Factory Five as we wrap up SEMA week! We kicked off the day with Tim S. from Indiana who picked up his new Type 65 Coupe, and got a shop tour before heading home to start his build. Then, we welcomed Jeff N. and his…Read More
Posted on November 8, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
There are so many cool builds and innovations on display at the SEMA Show, and it's always fun to walk around and find a Factory Five being used to show off these projects. FFR Director of Engineering Jesper Ingerselv spotted this '35 Hot Rod Truck EV build by Switch Vehicles.…Read More
Posted on November 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Lou P. from Canada has transformed his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe into a rocket, beginning his journey in October 2017 with a Gen 3 kit. He completed his build September 2019, with a 410 CI naturally aspirated Ford Windsor with AFR 205 heads, Tremec TKO 600 transmission, and…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Here’s a look at Day 2 of SEMA! Our friend, Joey Logano stopped by to check out his XTF and ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck. We’re also debuting our XTF Stage 1 kit! Click here to learn more. We visited with customers in attendance, including a custom Mk4 Roadster owner.…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The 2024 SEMA Show is in full swing, and a couple of Factory Five cars have been named favorite cars of the event by Autoweek! The Factory Five Type 65 Coupe built with the team from MotorTrend as part of their 75th Anniversary is first up, and the HEMI-powered Speedstar…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK76Kn63Lus In this week's episode, Dave talks Jim and Scott from the Factory Five Build School at Mott Community College where they teach students how to build a Mk4 Roadster or '33 Hot Rod in three days. Click here to learn more about the Build School. Watch the video above…Read More
Posted on November 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Exciting news! The Austin Hatcher Foundation's custom-built 2024 Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is at SEMA, and is now live for auction on Bring a Trailer! This special edition Mk4 Roadster, crafted by pediatric cancer patients in our Industrial Arts Therapy Program under professional supervision, blends classic with modern power—a 460-hp…Read More
