The Keast Family Begin Their Mk4 Adventure

Earlier this month, James Keast came by Factory Five to pick-up his Mk4 Roadster complete kit with his father Dave and two of his kids, Justin and Allie. Like so many, it was a day James has been dreaming about for a long time and after some careful planning, he was finally able to make it a reality.

Factory Five President Dave Smith with James, his father Dave, and two of his kids, Justin and Allie.

“We had a great conversation about the “adventure” my kids and I are embarking on,” wrote James. “After all these years and thousands of deliveries, Dave [Smith] was genuinely excited for us and perhaps a bit saddened that he was not going to be scraping knuckles with us!”

A collection of neighborhood kids helping remove the body

Future driver Allie is starting to get a feel for the Roadster.

Congratulations to the Keast Family and we’re looking forward to progress updates during your build!

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