Posted on March 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day yesterday, let's raise a glass to Susan V.’s green Mk3 Roadster, a true family gem! 🍀 Many of you are familiar with Susan’s son, Dave V. who worked here at Factory Five in technical support. Dave shares his family's Factory Five story with…Read More
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Jason H.’s Factory Five Mk4 Roadster stole the show at World of Wheels Chicago securing 2nd place in both Hand Built Sports Cars and Production Road Racer. After sharing this exciting news with us, Jason made sure to add, “I love Factory Five!”. Congratulations on an incredible weekend Jason! Check out…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Huge thanks to the British Car Club of New England for coming by Factory Five this morning! Great group of British car enthusiasts with very deep knowledge. FFR staff including Dave Smith, Mad Dog, Travis and Chris were on hand to answer questions and conduct a tour of the facility.Read More
Posted on March 8, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five community features some incredible women. From those building Factory Fives, to those driving, racing, working in the industry, supporting family builds, and much more, we express our gratitude. Happy International Women’s Day from Factory Five Racing! Meet one incredible woman and Factory Five customer, Cindy K. who…Read More
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After setting a new personal record of 188.84 MPH in his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, customer Gary C. shared his excitement, saying, "It's quite exhilarating. Your team designed one of a kind car." He continued, “The Daytona Coupe was born in a shop in Venice, California. In 1965, it…Read More
Posted on March 4, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Ray and Jodi M. go way back with Factory Five Racing, finding joy in their Mk2 Roadster and supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Seeing them was a great surprise because they came all the way from sunny Southern California! This power couple is dedicated to making a difference. Ray, a…Read More
Posted on March 1, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
"Building a car from the chassis-up is the ultimate form of automotive self-expression. At the end of the day, it’s your car. Factory Five Mk4 Roadsters, like humans, share most of their DNA with each other, but in that fraction of a percent difference we see their owners’ individuality. Photo…Read More
Posted on February 28, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Love takes the wheel! Meet Kyle O., who recently tied the knot with donuts in his Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod. Kyle shared, “It's a beautiful car. It's driven pretty hard!" Congratulations, Kyle, on steering into this new chapter in style! Wishing you a lifetime of burnouts and bliss! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/akSqLU8waxwRead More
Posted on February 27, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Ryan M. from Texas sent us some pictures of his beautiful Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. We asked him more about his build and it turns out Ryan built much more than a Coupe in the last few years. We were in disbelief when Ryan told us the story…Read More
Posted on February 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Kevin H. from Morgan Hill, California came by today to take the XTF out!! He currently owns a Mk4 Roadster, and absolutely loves it. He’s wrapping up a vintage Bronco build, and as soon as he’s done with that he will be building an XTF.Read More
Posted on February 23, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
HotRod Brothers Customs HQ has just completed the spectacular London Cobra Show sweepstakes build featuring a flawless Factory Five Mk4 Roadster. The skilled team at HRB worked wonders on this beauty. Seize the opportunity to win this car by entering the sweepstakes when you purchase tickets for the London Cobra…Read More
Posted on February 19, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Happy Presidents' Day on behalf of all the employees at Factory Five Racing! This day is in honor of all those who have served as President of the United States, and is celebrated of Founding Father and first President George Washington on his birthday. We will be closed on Monday,…Read More
Posted on February 12, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The first major snow storm of the season is forecast to hit Wareham, MA and a good portion of the northeast tomorrow during the day. We could get up to a foot of snow, and so we will be closed for the day. We will have a small crew here…Read More
Posted on February 10, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Justin and the team at Nichols Paint & Fab in Watseka, IL recently graduated this Factory Five '35 Hot Rod Truck build which they have named Slime Truck 2.0. They installed a LS3 engine with a Brian Tooley Racing (BTR) camshaft, 8.8 Ford rear end, and a GM Performance 4L70 transmission.…Read More
Posted on February 9, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Abdulla H. from Qatar owns not one, but two incredible Factory Five cars –a Mk4 Roadster and a ‘33 Hot Rod! About his latest build he says, “It was a dream for me to own a Hot Rod!” His Hot Rod, boasts a boss 302, Tremec TKO 600 transmission,…Read More
Posted on February 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to customer Bill M. from Ontario on graduating his Factory Five 289 USRRC Roadster build! He took delivery of the kit in 2017, and the car was on the road in 2018. Bill drove his Mk4 around for five summers in semi-completed condition before finishing the body work, paint…Read More
Posted on February 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Alex V. (@Alex_V on The Factory Five Forum) from Suwanee, Georgia on winning February’s picture of the month! These stunning photos of his Mk4 Roadster were taken in, “an empty parking lot at a recently built warehouse near Lake Lanier, Georgia. It was a great excuse to break…Read More
Posted on February 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Can you believe a 10-year-old captured this amazing shot? Factory Fives have a way of transcending generational trends, winning the hearts of all automotive enthusiasts. Young photographer and car lover, Oliver F., dreams of racing cars, taking photos professionally, and maybe living in America. Last week, our UK partner, Dan…Read More
Posted on February 1, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Factory Five Customer Charles K. who recently graduated his Mk4 Roadster says, “I am dedicating my build to my friend, Larry Mesic, who supported my dream and lived to celebrate the day my kit was delivered on May 1st, 2022, before passing shortly thereafter due to pancreatic cancer.” Charles’s connection…Read More
Posted on January 31, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer James S.'s budget-built Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod conquers a Texas autocross track after a rainstorm with ease. Waves created by his 315s knocked over cones without penalty, earning thanks from fellow auto crossers. James’s ride continues to impress, mods like 18x12 wheels and Falken tires, sway bars, and…Read More
