Posted on March 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
John B. from Nebraska ordered his complete MKIV kit in the summer of 2021, and it was delivered to his door on January 11, 2022 (Carol Shelby’s birthday)! Over the next year, John and his daughter spent hours in the garage, turning piles of boxes into their own masterpiece! John's…Read More
Posted on March 27, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We were joined by a new customer and former employee today! William B. visited from New Hampshire to place an order for his Mk5 Roadster and tour the company with tech, Dave V. We’re excited to see where his custom build takes him as a skilled fabricator. Later, former team…Read More
Posted on March 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations on Picture of the Month to Customer Steve L. (@GoDadGo on The Factory Five Forum) who took his MK4 Roadster (#8515) on a private rally through South Mississippi, where it turned heads and kept pace with modern performance cars—“no power steering, no ABS, no auto transmission, just raw, unfiltered…Read More
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
It has been just over one year since Vijay and his family finished their build. He says, “Our Factory Five Roadster has brought us nothing but smiles and good memories. My wife and I took it on a 300-mile road trip around Arizona for our 10-year anniversary, my son and…Read More
Posted on March 21, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Roland and Stacy B. from Milford, NH, stopped by Factory Five this afternoon with their stunning ‘33 Hot Rod. Roland built this 1960s-style hot rod in May 2020, featuring a small block Chevy, 700R4 transmission, leather bench seat, deluxe nose, and satin black paint. Packed with personality, his build includes…Read More
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Charles S. didn’t just build a car—he brought a dream to life in his own garage! His Factory Five Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe (F5R1000433DC) is powered by a Gen 3 Coyote paired with a Tremec TKX. With a custom paint job by Dream Auto Clinic in Valley Center, Kansas…Read More
Posted on March 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Brad M. on picking up his Hot Rod Stage 1 kit! President Dave Smith, dressed for an upcoming meeting, was on his way out the door, but made sure to step-in for the pick-up photo. Brad has big plans for this build, including using electric running gear sourced…Read More
Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Exciting news for Factory Five customers and enthusiasts! David Tabor says, “Greg (@rsnake on The Factory Five Forum) and I are gearing up for the Nevada Open Road Challenge once again, taking place from May 15th – 18th, 2025. We're expecting another fantastic turnout with a third Factory Five joining…Read More
Posted on March 13, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Join Us on June 7th, 2025 for our Annual Open House Celebrating Factory Five's 30th Anniversary! The event will be held at Factory Five's headquarters in Wareham, MA from 9 am to 1 pm. The team is working on putting the final details together, but the format will be similar…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Brion’s Factory Five Type 65 Coupe hit the track last week at Road Atlanta proving its performance capabilities during testing. Brion Gluck put the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R to the test at Road Atlanta last weekend, dialing in the car for this month’s Trans Am Series…Read More
Posted on March 7, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Doug H. and his friend David stopped by today to pick up his Mk5 Roadster! Fortunately, they don’t have to travel far since they’re fellow Massachusetts locals. Doug’s build features IRS, Wilwood brakes, and the powerhouse 5.2L Predator GT500 engine under the hood. This one’s going to be something special—we…Read More
Posted on March 6, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Three-time NASCAR champ, Joey Logano topped off his Factory Five XTF Truck this morning at his local Shell station and grabbed some awesome pictures.Read More
Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We are looking to add two (2) team members to the Factory Five Racing crew. Currently, we have one position open in Tech Support and one part-time office receptionist. The positions are described in detail below. If you'd like to apply: 1: You can email us your resume or application…Read More
Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
I’m Michael M., engaged to Nicole Smith and a close family friend of Factory Five President Dave. This winter, Mr. Smith gave me the opportunity to take the Factory Five XTF up to my grandparents’ house in New Hampshire for a holiday trip. As a welder, I know the importance…Read More
Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Trevor L. from Melbourne, Florida on his impressive Factory Five XTF build! Trevor turned his truck into a high-performance machine in just over three months. “We received the XTF kit on 4/29/24 and had it completed and on the road by 8/15/24.” Starting with a 2016 Ford F-150…Read More
Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Michael D. and his dad from New Hampshire on picking up their Factory Five Mk5 Roadster today. This father-son duo has big plans to power their Mk5 with a Coyote engine and finish it in British Racing Green for the perfect cruiser. Michael will be balancing work while…Read More
