Customer Lewis C. Visits with His Beautiful Mk4 Roadster

It’s a perfect New England fall day, and Factory Five customer Lewis C. is spending it driving around in his Mk4 Roadster that he completed earlier this year!

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Factory Five President Dave Smith checks out customer Lewis C.’s Mk4 Roadster

Lewis came by for a visit to show us his Mk4 Roadster that he picked-up in April 2012.  He built the car over the next three years with plenty of custom mods including a copper (!) and carbon fiber dash, bluetooth sound system, extra trunk compartments, and front radiator aluminum panel.

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Lewis powers his Mk4 with Ford’s 5.0L Coyote engine with Tremec TKO transmission, Factory Five 3-link suspension, FFR Vintage electric gauges, powdercoated chassis, black leather seats, chrome driver and passenger chrome roll bars, Wilwood brakes, and 17″ Halibrand replica wheels.

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Lewis built this stunning custom copper and carbon fiber panel dash with competition layout and LED-indicator lights.

Since getting his car registered for the road this summer, Lewis has been driving his Mk4 all over New England putting over 5,000 miles on it!

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Lewis stores the custom tonneau cover is his carpeted trunk.

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Lewis fills the engine bay with Ford’s 5.0L Coyote engine.

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Lewis’ tonneau was designed to match the white and blue of his Roadster body.

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Congratulations Lewis on a great build!

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