Posted on December 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re excited to announce the Picture of the Month for December is FFR #7469! Congratulations to Bob R. (@PhoneGUy on the Factory Five Forum) from West Bloomfield, Michigan. His beautifully crafted 15th Anniversary Roadster, set against the backdrop of Cranbrook Academy and Observatory, showcases its elegance and detail. The iconic…Read More
Posted on December 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Steven L., his uncle Sam, and his son Ben for making the journey to Factory Five from Canada, to pick up Steven's Mk4 Roadster kit! Despite the rainy weather, their enthusiasm brightened up the warehouse during the kit loading. We look forward to following their build progress and…Read More
Posted on December 10, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Check out these incredible photos of Kevin G.'s stunning Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, captured by photographer Melissa J.! While out with her husband and Factory Five customer, Hunter, Melissa happened to have her camera and seized the moment to snap these shots. Kevin and Melissa were able to connect…Read More
Posted on December 9, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Mig welders needed. Factory Five Racing is looking to add four (4) welders to our Welding/CNC team. Requires 1-3 years of welding experience. Job responsibilities include Mig welding mild carbon steel automotive parts, suspension components, and vehicle chassis. Familiarity with jigs/fixtures as well as CNC tube steel bending, laser cutting,…Read More
Posted on December 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This sunny Friday morning, David L., along with his nephew Michael, brother Eddy, and wife Kathy, picked up his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster! A former Lockheed Martin engineer, David is no stranger to tackling projects, and this build is no exception. David’s Mk4 will feature a TKX transmission, a powerful…Read More
Posted on December 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Cory A. drove his '75 F750 all the way from Santa Cruz, California to Wareham, Massachusetts, to pick up his '35 Hot Rod Truck build from Factory Five—and he's already on his way back to get started on his build! Congratulations, Cory! We can't wait to hear all about…Read More
Posted on December 4, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Big congratulations to Joe C. from New Jersey for picking up his XTF build today! We’re excited to see where this build takes you—both on and off the road! Here’s to a smooth drive home and plenty of fun ahead! Welcome to the Factory Five family, Joe.Read More
Posted on December 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Building a Factory Five car is more than a kit car—it’s a family experience. Reflecting this holiday season, customer Brian C. shared how three generations bonded over the project: from painting the car with his dad (despite weathering the fresh paint for a vintage look), to his son lending a…Read More
Posted on November 27, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On behalf of the great people of Factory Five Racing, I want to wish all of you a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. The crew is going home early today (3pm EST) and we will be back at work first thing Friday morning. Dave SmithPresident Only a few of us left…Read More
Posted on November 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Tullio C. turned his dream into reality with Factory Five’s XTF kit! He shares, “It took 10 months, but I was traveling a lot, working crazy hours, and still building out my shop. I'd estimate the whole build has under 300 hours, with at least 100 hours spent on the…Read More
Posted on November 25, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We had a busy Monday here at Factory Five, with several exciting visits from our customers! Hugo R. and his son, who previously built a GTM with us, flew in from Puerto Rico to discuss their plans for a new XTF Truck build for his son, who will be of…Read More
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five-MotorTrend/Hot Rod Magazine project Coupe (code-named "Corkscrew") is back from the 2024 SEMA show, and is now on display in the FFR showroom. The car was built by the Factory Five team and the crew at MotorTrend/Hot Rod in the storied offices of Hot Rod Magazine in El…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The week ends with strong representation from our Canadian customers! From Montreal, Gilles L. and his wife made the trip to Wareham to pick up their Mk4 Roadster kit yesterday. Today, Coupe-R owner and Ontario resident Kirk M. drove the distance to visit, check brake measurements and score a set…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Looking for the perfect winter build to turn into your future Sunday cruiser? Look no further! Peter H. from Michigan turned his Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod into the ultimate Sunday cruiser, winning 'Best of Show' at a local car event. After putting 1,400 miles on his car and showcasing…Read More
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1eBQyqbB4 Scott "Honey Badger" Bell has delivered a lot of Factory Five kits with Stewart Transport. In this week's Solid Car Guys episode,Scott shares his stories from the road, meeting customers, going to different events, and how his positivity helped him beat cancer. Watch the video above or listen in…Read More
Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Steve P. burned through some serious gasoline at Willow Springs Raceway! Steve says, “Factory Five was well-represented, and that’s my car, #319 Coupe, out on the track.” Big thanks to @caliphotovideo for capturing these awesome shots. The Build Steve first bought the car in late 2012, partially assembled. "At…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We are proud to add a Stage 1 version of our XTF Extreme Truck to production. Now you can build an XTF for less money, less effort, and still get all of the great looks and almost all of the rockstar off-road performance. Check out the new XTF website that…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On behalf of everyone at Factory Five Racing, a HUGE congrats to THREE-TIME NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Joey Logano! Team Penske's Logano beat his teammate Ryan Blaney, as well as William Byron, and Tyler Reddick for the Championship. Logano won the first stage this morning and led 107 laps to…Read More
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Joe C.’s Mk4 Roadster, displayed in the Field of Honor around the Idaho Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Freeman Park, is a tribute to our passion for cars and our respect for veterans. This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms.…Read More
