We had an awesome afternoon hosting the Manx Club at Factory Five, with about 40 Manx cars joining our XTFs in the front lot and over 100 people in attendance! Many club members drove back with some Factory Five garb to show off. Factory Five President Dave Smith gave everyone…Read More
Todd M. has been part of the Factory Five family from the very beginning, building many Factory Five cars over the years. It all started with his personal build. One day he received an offer he couldn’t refuse, and it ignited his passion for building. Todd’s next project is a…Read More
David's Factory Five Speedstar has already earned a name for itself, winning first place at its first car show and getting looks wherever he goes. His most recent award was a Vintage Motorsports Cruise Award plaque at the annual Factory Five Night put on by Mass Cruisers at Patriot Place.…Read More
Officially, Summer ends and Fall begins on September 22nd, but Labor Day is typically considered the end of Summer, and we have to reluctantly end our Summer Sale this weekend, September 7-8. Order now to receive the sale. Save thousands on your Factory Five build today. We've got a great…Read More
Factory Five Night at Patriot Place was unforgettable! It was one of the biggest nights we've had, with over 30 Factory Five cars lining up proudly under the setting sun. The drive up was just as much fun as the event itself, with team members and customers alike soaking up…Read More
The 2024 Cruise-in a.k.a. "Open House Lite" was a big success. The weather was perfect, clear blue skies and temps in the mid 70s with no humidity! We kicked off at 9am, although a few guys showed up early. The buildings were open for walk-throughs and President Dave Smith gave…Read More
Customer Kevin C. received his Factory Five Racing 25th Anniversary Mk4 Roadster kit on November 2, 2019, marking the start of a rewarding build process. Kevin ordered the kit in September 2019, and by July of 2021 Kevin completed and registered his Mk4 Roadster! Kevin’s anniversary kit key features include…Read More
Factory Five Cruise-In, a.k.a. "Open House Lite," Saturday, August 24th Join us here at Factory Five on Saturday, August 24th from 9 am to noon for a fun cruise-in! This event, unofficially known as the "Open House Lite," is a fun Saturday morning version of Cars & Coffee here at…Read More
Scott W. from Illinois has been dreaming of his Factory Five build for 20 years. He chose a 289 with a 302 engine over a Mk4 Roadster with a 427. Scott jokes that his aim is “to go fast around corners instead of through them.” He saved up for his…Read More
Meet Factory Five Welding Manager Jon Dean! Jon built his own Mk4 Roadster several years ago, and has been taking team members out for rides in it so they can experience the cars they are helping customers build. Jon goes over his Mk4 build from top to bottom, and shares…Read More
Love and horsepower! Congratulations to the happy couple who made this Factory Five Mk4 Roadster a part of their special day in Monterey, California. Models: Walmer @walmermartinez & Cassie @itscassieee11 Vendor Team:Photography: @jelauphotography www.jelauphotography.comWedding Planner: @jennifercheifetzeventsVideographer: @shanagarrettfilmsVintage Car: @montereytouringvehiclesBridal Dress: @epiphanyboutique_carmelFlorist: @flowerandforageHair + Makeup: @mrs.powersbeauty @PowersBeautyArtistryInvitation Suite: @luckyorchiddesignsCustom Cookies: @dough_peteRead More
It’s hard not to be jealous of Mark and his son, Dom D. when you think about growing up and having the chance to build a car with your dad -which is exactly what Dom is doing with his dad. They picked up their Stage 2 Hot Rod to finish…Read More
"WE DID IT! My car ran for the first time ever today! Three years in the making, and I never could have expected just how excited I would be when it ran for the first time." @bethanyscobra "In just a few weeks, it’ll be three years since I got my…Read More
Tech team member, Dave V. proudly showcases his family’s completed GTM. The father-son project began after finding the 2007 GTM as an incomplete project in 2022. It was finalized by fall of 2023 after meticulous work. “My dad is meticulous about details,” Dave shares. “He spent countless hours polishing the…Read More
Customer Peter G. comes from a background in flying, and has taken an interest in building over the years. Peter built his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster and is also building a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. He decided to take a road trip in his Mk4 Roadster with his daughter,…Read More
Nick, Jen, Brendan, Drew, and Elliot B. from Michigan picked up their Type 65 Coupe from Factory Five today. Nick plans to install a Gen 4 Coyote engine in the Coupe, and he and his boys are eager to get started!Read More
The Utah Cobra Club took an unforgettable seven-day adventure from July 5th-11th for their 2024 Summer Cruise, the Ultimate Idaho Road Trip. For the drive, 35 members came together to explore Idaho's landscapes. There were 17 Roadsters, a Corvette, a Subaru BRZ, and a Ford Explorer chase car, Starting in…Read More
We built this Mk4 Roadster with the crew at Hot Rod Brothers the other year, and it features the 5.2L Predator supercharged motor along with Tremec 5-speed transmission, IRS, and 17" Halibrand wheels. Factory Five tech Dan G. took the Roadster up to Cohesion Motorsports in Lawrence, MA to tune…Read More
This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting many visitors who were captivated by the Type 65 Coupe. Nicola and his nephew chatted with us about building one. Rick and his wife visited to sit in one. Ethan, Gabriel, Gavin, and Izzy, a fun group of engineers, were thrilled to…Read More
Congratulations to Shella C. and her husband on tying the knot with their stunning Factory Five ‘33 Hot Rod, in beautiful Panama City, Panama! 🇵🇦 Photographer: Christian CardonaRead More
We had an awesome afternoon hosting the Manx Club at Factory Five, with about 40 Manx cars joining our XTFs in the front lot and over 100 people in attendance! Many club members drove back with some Factory Five garb to show off. Factory Five President Dave Smith gave everyone…Read More 
