Posted on December 11, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
10 Shows and Customers are Welcome We're joining forces with the crew from Autorama/World of Wheels again this year and Factory Five customers are WELCOME! Here's the deal: Our '33 Hot Rod will be traveling to 10 Autorama shows around the country, and at each show, we have reserved two…Read More
Posted on December 10, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Robert I. from Bradford, Ontario sent us these photos of this stunning '33 Hot Rod that is almost completed. Rob says they are 90% there and that they used a 500+ HP 4.6L Ford Terminator Motor with a Whipple supercharger and a TCI transmission. He also used…Read More
Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Hot Rod Magazine editor Rob Kinnan wrote in 2009, "The Factory Five Hot Rod handles like an Indy Car." We like to tell people that our '33 looks period-correct, but drives like a proper sports car... and the boys at Ridetech just proved this in a HUGE way. Big congratulations…Read More
Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
If you build a Factory Five, odds are pretty good someone is going to want you in their calendar. New for 2013, the RM Automotive Finishes calendar features Tom and Gina Tsilionis' beautiful deep cherry red full fendered '33 Hot Rod for January and Jim Alexander's stunning blue Factory Five…Read More
Posted on December 4, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
During the 2012-2013 Autorama/World of Wheels shows, Factory Five has our '33 Hot Rod which was featured on Horsepower TV on display at select events (click here for a full list of dates). We've invited customers to join us at the event and at the Houston Autorama show, a Factory…Read More
Posted on December 4, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
10 years ago, Dan Lawson and his Factory Five West race team were the VERY FIRST entry to race in the inaugural 25 Hours of Thunderhill road race. We lost Dan in April 2006. Dan was loved and respected by many people in the Factory Five community. At least one…Read More
Posted on December 3, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Scott, a.k.a Honey Badger, will be bringing the Factory Five '33 that was featured on MuscleCar TV. Join us this weekend, Saturday December 8th, from 10 am to 2 pm in St. George, Utah at the headquarters of SKJ Customs for a fun Open House event. The guys at SKJ…Read More
Posted on December 3, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The December Picture of the Month winners have been announced over on The Factory Five Forum and this month's overall winner is Erik H. and his '33 Hot Rod! Erik's picture also won the Hot Rod picture of the month contest. You can see Erik's Hot Rod driving around the…Read More
Posted on November 30, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
As part of our 2013 AutoRama/World of Wheels sponsorship, we will be attending the January 11-13 Cincinnati World of Wheels show. We have two complimentary show car spaces reserved for Factory Five customers who would like to bring and show their cars. If you would like to bring your car…Read More
Posted on November 30, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
November 30, 2012 Update. This week you may have noticed your credit card was charged $99 for your 818 pre-order. We have sold one hundred and eleven 818S models (street version), twenty 818R (race version), and there are four of you whose expiration dates wouldn't allow us to process your…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Rich S. came by the factory today with his crew to pick-up his Type 65 Coupe kit. Rich plans to use a small block Ford engine for the build, but may eventually change over to a Ford 5.0L Coyote. Space in the trailer was a little tight,…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Erik H. had the opportunity recently to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Foundation last weekend at the GoodGuys Fall Nationals at Del Mar. Erik took part in the autocross event where they raised money by selling ride-alongs in the cars that were entered in the…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five Customers Pete O. and Bob B. attended the 2012 Rocky Mountain Auto Show "Crème de la Chrome" at the Denver Convention Center over the Thanksgiving weekend this year. Pete brought his almost complete Mk3.1 Roadster while Bob put his Mk4 rolling chassis on display which features the new…Read More
Posted on November 26, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Over on The Factory Five Forum, member buildit has posted his Graduation thread for his Factory Five Mk3 Roadster. FFR6203, which was delivered in July 2007, was actually "finished" in October 2011, but buildit has been out driving around the Houston area. It's painted Lexus Claret Mica with Lexus Diamond…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In January of 1998 I met Frank Keyser. Each year Frank has stopped by to visit when in the area. Frank has owned two Factory Five’s and is looking to build one of our new 33 Hot Rods. Frank is like so many people I’ve been lucky to meet over…Read More
Posted on November 20, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
First of all, welcome to Project 818. If you are receiving this e-mail, you are one of 129 customers who have placed their faith in us and pre-ordered our exciting new 818 sports car package. In the coming days, you will receive a hard copy of your order and an…Read More
Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Over on The Factory Five Forum, customer Andrew W., aka C6ZZ, has posted his graduation thread for FFR5228! Andrew picked up one of the last Mk2 Roadsters back in 2004 as the Mk3 was being released. Some of the specs of Andrews build include a Ford 342ci crate motor, SDS…Read More
Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It's always fun to read customer e-mails discussing their builds and we received on yesterday from Factory Five customer Gary G. with pictures of his '33 Hot Rod that he built and registered in only 90 days! After seeing the '33 Hot Rod at the 2008 SEMA Show, Gary got…Read More
Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The crew at RideTech have been working on their Factory Five '33 Hot Rod all summer, taking it to events such at the GoodGuys Shootout Autocross held back in July as well as other events. The team has recently completed the 5th Annual Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Pahrump…Read More
Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Patrick W. sent us some photos of a cruise he went on with some fellow Factory Five Roadster owners last week. What was dubbed the "Unofficial End of the Driving Season" cruise, six Factory Five owners met up in Kent, CT then headed north to Great Barrington,…Read More
