It’s a busy fall Friday here at Factory Five! We’ve got half a dozen pick-ups today, and none of them are staying in the States! This morning, Chris S. from Canada picked up his Mk4 Roadster. Then, four more (2 Roadsters and 2 Coupes) headed out to Dan W. from…Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9-v69Bm9Q In this week's episode, Dave talks with long-time Factory Five customer and racing development partner John George on how he got involved with the FFR Challenge Series, participating in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, helping Jim develop the Coupe-R, and what may be in store for upcoming projects. Watch…Read More
John H.’s Factory Five journey began in 2007 when he built his first Mk3 Roadster while his wife was pregnant with their daughter, Carrie. Now, he’s taking on a new project—a ’33 Hot Rod—alongside the whole family, including his high school-aged kids, Dylan and Carrie. The family even made an…Read More
The Factory Five story is written by partnerships and collaboration with our customers and with some truly exceptional people in the industry. Hear their stories shared with our perspective. Release here on www.factoryfive.com next Wednesday, 10/16. It will be available on YouTube and multiple platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doahqRakZas Check out highlights from…Read More
Credit: 129photos.com Jack's Factory Five story began several years ago on a fall run with some local Cobra enthusiasts in East Tennessee. Even though he didn't have his Cobra yet, they embraced him and his '97 Viper GTS as one of the crew. That set the plan in motion for…Read More
Quotes and excerpts from Engineered Perfection by Shane Wishnowsky, with photography by Glen McNamara. Llewellyn Picton’s Factory Five '33 Hot Rod is a stunning blend of classic design and modern engineering, with inspiration that dates back to the iconic '33 Ford coupe, reimagined by Factory Five Racing. As the article…Read More
Now that fall is here, we’re reflecting many of the highlights of this past summer. One of the good ones was meeting my Dad's friend Sten Johnson at our family summer home in Michigan. Sten is a regular at Factory Five events from Texas to London, Ohio (he lives in…Read More
Join Dave and Travis today at the Mass Cruisers Car Show! Location: Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place Time: 4-6 PM Bring your Factory Five car and receive a special carbon fiber surprise! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts. See you there!Read More
Customer Brian B. learned about Factory Five in 2002 while assigned to Air Station Cape Cod, MA in the U.S. Coast Guard. He started to think about a Roadster build at that point, but was heavily commited to his 1993 Mustang build and not to use as a donor car.…Read More
Erik T. recapped his weekend at Ford Fest in Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky, "This past weekend, I completed my goal and attended Ford Fest with fellow Factory Five Roadster owner Dan H. We both competed in the Grand Champion Event, which was supposed to be two days…Read More
Factory Five shipping team member Chris S. got to take the XTF Extreme Truck for the weekend driving through some local trails. He was able make his brother’s homecoming one to remember using the XTF in the photos. “Definitely had a blast driving the XTF for the weekend,” said Chris.…Read More
Brian and Jen traveled all the way from Wyoming to take in the fall colors of New England. Getting a closer look at their future Roadster build turned out to be just as exciting as leaf peeping! After a test drive with Dave, the vision for their dream car became…Read More
Customer Mike R. says, “My son Tristan and I have enjoyed every second we have spent on this car from the build to the drive. It has exceeded every expectation we had set. We are up in Vancouver, BC, Canada and our summer season is coming to an end soon,…Read More
Team principal and pro driver Brion Gluck had an exciting test session this Saturday with the Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R at Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL. The Dark Horse #51 Freedom Coffee and Veteran-owned Factory Five Coupe-R looked fantastic, handled smoothly, and was fast on the track. Brion confidently…Read More
Customer Anthony D. built a Factory Five Racing Mk2 Roadster in 2002 with a 302 engine in it. Anthony drives it to about three car shows a week, making it a familiar sight in the community. His grandson Austin, who’s been lucky enough to share in the experience and even…Read More
Jason P., from Ontario, Canada, picked up his Factory Five kit in July 2023 and started his build in January 2024. With a clear vision in mind, he installed a Coyote engine, Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission, and 4-link suspension, building his dream car from the ground up. The finishing touch?…Read More
Patrick W.’s Factory Five build story spans over a decade and is filled with family memories, friendships, and a whole lot of passion for cars. It all began back in 2005 when Patrick picked up his Mk3 Roadster kit. Like many others, the build took time, and it wasn't until…Read More
Congratulations to Ernesto and Debbie Abadi on their recent wedding! This amazing hot rod, built by Ernesto, his father Walter, and the whole family, made the perfect backdrop for their special day. Check out these beautiful photos from their wedding shoot!Read More
In Panama, the Abadi family has turned their passion for cars into a lasting family legacy, embodied by their beautiful Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod. This car has become far more than just a car—it’s a cherished family heirloom, lovingly built by Walter Abadi, his sons, and the entire family…Read More
The new MotorTrendTV series Build for Off Road premiered in August 2024 with host by Ian Johnson. The first two episodes feature the Factory Five team as they build an XTF Extreme Truck, which NASCAR Champion Joey Logano plans to give away to his charity. The series showcases off-road vehicles…Read More
It’s a busy fall Friday here at Factory Five! We’ve got half a dozen pick-ups today, and none of them are staying in the States! This morning, Chris S. from Canada picked up his Mk4 Roadster. Then, four more (2 Roadsters and 2 Coupes) headed out to Dan W. from…Read More 
