Posted on June 2, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Tune in this week to watch episode 1 of PowerNation's Factory Five '33 Hot Rod build. Episode 1 airs on Spike, NBCSN, and CBS Sports Network! Here's the schedule: You can also watch the episodes online now on PowerNation's website. Click here to watch episode one. Click here to watch episode…Read More
Posted on June 2, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Last month, a 1,200 HP twin-turbo GTM was featured by Rob Hawkins, editor of UK Kit Car Magazine. This month, another GTM built radically different was featured. Most Factory Five GTMs are built with LS V8-power, and this one was built with a turbo-charged Vauxhall Opel twin cam 2-litre engine!…Read More
Posted on June 2, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 11 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings a great deal on our 15" Halibrand Style wheels. We have 3 sets of these wheels available at only $699 (regular price $999). At our Open House event, we will be displaying our full line of in stock wheels. Click…Read More
Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
One of our traditions over 20 years has been to invest in and continually improve upon our products and here is one now. The Factory Five Roadster comes with a standard aluminum dash and padded cover that can be upgraded with this new high-end padded dash with integral glovebox. It…Read More
Posted on May 29, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 9 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings more for 818 fans. As much as the original Mk1 Roadster was a single donor Mustang-based package, the 818 is our newest component car and uses donor parts from a modern day Subaru. If you already have an 818, you…Read More
Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We were honored to be invited to represent one of many manufacturing companies in New England at the 30th annual Bryant University World Trade Conference. I was excited to be a guest lecturer at this event. It was exciting to meet Ray LaHood, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and discuss…Read More
Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 8 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings something for 818 fans. If you have an 818 or you are thinking of buying an 818, you can score 1 of 10 sets available of our performance aluminum 818 wheels for only $499! The wheels come in either Gun…Read More
Posted on May 27, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 7 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings 20% off all Factory Five shirts and apparel just in time for peak show season! Grab some of our new t-shirts, hats, and jackets. Us coupon code "20YEARS" during checkout to save 20% on your order. New Factory Five 50's T-Shirt…Read More
Posted on May 26, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Another cover for the Factory Five crew! This time in a welding and fabrication magazine! In the May/June 2015 issue of "Practical Welding Magazine" (the official publication of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International), Factory Five Racing's welding shop and company are profiled. The article focuses on the people at…Read More
Posted on May 26, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 6 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings the latest upgrade parts for your Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, and Mk4 Roadster! Over the years, we've added some very nice, high quality options to our best selling car. In recognition of our 20 anniversary, we are offering these upgrade parts…Read More
Posted on May 25, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 5 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings a bundle of Factory Five merch. The package includes a new Factory Five 50s style t-shirt, a trucker hat, travel mug, lanyard, koozie, keychain, and Factory Five logo sticker. You can score all of this for only $19.99, an $80…Read More
Posted on May 22, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 4 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings something special for the hot rodder, this time a KILLER deal on our IN STOCK Bonneville Style Kidney Bean Wheels! These are an aluminum period-correct wheel specifically designed for our '33 Hot Rod. Save $1,000 off the regular price of $1,899.…Read More
Posted on May 22, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
If you call Factory Five this summer, you'll be greeted by Madison Smith who will be interning at Factory Five along with two other interns. Madison completed her freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, and will be helping out at Factory Five through the end of August. Dave Smith…Read More
Posted on May 21, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 3 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings something special for the hot rodder. A lot of guys build their Factory Five '33s and upgrade with options later. If you're one of those guys, we've got a special for you on fenders and hard tops. Save $1,000 off of…Read More
Posted on May 20, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Day 2 of our 20 days celebrating our 20th anniversary brings a full set of six numbered lithos for only $19.99 (a $120 value)! We will post a new special or surprise each day at 1 PM EST. The crew has some fun surprises planned and a mix of big and small…Read More
Posted on May 19, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
20 years ago in 1995, I placed this advertisement which would launch a new company called Factory Five Racing and a new idea, namely that of using Mustang donor running gear to build a modern C-car replica. In order to kick off our 20 days of celebrations for 20 years…Read More
Posted on May 18, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
This is our 20th anniversary, and we will be celebrating this milestone in a big way at our 2015 Summer Open House to be held here at Factory Five on June 13th. As part of a build up to the big Open House, the crew has come up with twenty…Read More
Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The Canadian magazine Adrenaline Klassic Plus is a remarkable book, much like the storied Rodder's Journal here in the US. The magazine is printed in two languages simultaneously, French and English, which makes it quite unique. Printed twice a year, it is more book than magazine, and in issue 4…Read More
Posted on May 13, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
One of the best things about the warm weather arriving here in New England is that we get a steady stream of friends and cool cars visiting the plant. Factory Five customer Jim K. (forum handle "Kalstar" on The Factory Five Forum) stopped by at the end of a 400…Read More
Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
By far the best part of my job is seeing the cars that are built from the component kits that we make. Every time I get a little down about the state of our nation, I'm reminded by one of our customers that we have a country of craftsmen, builders,…Read More
