Posted on January 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Mark S. on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Mark came for a tour of Factory Five in March 2020 to meet Dave Smith and the team. After returning home to the United Kingdom, Mark ordered his Mk4, and it arrived at his garage in February 2021. Marks…Read More
Posted on January 19, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Dave Ryan’s Type 65 Coupe build is moving right along—and it’s become something even bigger along the way. In collaboration with Factory Five Racing, V6 Media is producing a short film documenting the build process. Recently, Dave’s father, Vaun Ryan, sat down to share his lifelong passion for performance cars…Read More
Posted on December 22, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The holiday week started off this morning with a family picking up their new Factory Five! Carly D. surprised Hunter L. from Virginia with a Mk4 Roadster kit for Christmas. Today they came by along with family members Kent, Tanner, and Jen L. for a tour and to load everything…Read More
Posted on December 13, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Carl N. from Connecticut on graduating his Type 65 Coupe build! Carl picked-up his Coupe in Fall 2018, and did a bunch of cool customizations to make his Coupe truly one-of-a-kind. Carl's Gen 3 Coupe has a Blueprint 306 Ford engine with a Quick Time bell housing…Read More
Posted on December 8, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Anthony and Evelyn Bellow started dreaming of building a Factory Five '33 Hot Rod in 2009. They both were serving in the Marines at the time, and their constant moving made it hard to get started on a build. Earlier this year, they started their Hot Rod build! Anthony is…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"This car is giving me such joy and fun!" - Bill E. Congratulations to customer Bill from Woodway, TX on completing his Mk4 Roadster build, FFR #10717! Bill took delivery of his Mk4 in June 2023 with his first start and go-kart following in November of that year. The car…Read More
Posted on November 16, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratuatlions to customer Phil D. from Temple, TX on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Phil built his Roadster with a BluePrint Engines 427 crate motor, IRS, and his good friend helped with a custom wood dash. "A friend of mine is a good woodworker," wrote Phil. "They did the panel…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
SEMA 2025 has been a whirlwind! We're finally settled back here in Wareham and want to share a recap of last week. Our Anniversary Mk5 Roadster with the hard-top! On SEMA Day 1 we kicked things off with our friends Joey Logano, BluePrint Engines, Ford Racing and more! Our close…Read More
Posted on October 16, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Big thanks to Donut Media for putting Factory Five builds in the spotlight! See how a Factory Five Roadster stacks up against the original. Full video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mR6ad87M4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mR6ad87M4Read More
Posted on October 15, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We love seeing how our customers push the limits of their Factory Five builds, and the team at Hurrey’s Performance has done exactly that! This build started as a personal project for Dan’s father-in-law, Richard. Dan said he’d assist in the order and build it under one condition: that he…Read More
Posted on October 10, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Every now and then, a story reminds us why the Factory Five community is so special. It’s not just about the cars we build, but the people who build them. Keith and his stepson, Cody, recently experienced a moment that perfectly captures what Factory Five is all about: generosity, craftsmanship,…Read More
Posted on October 6, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re proud to share that Chris D.’s incredible Factory Five MK4 Roadster build has been featured in a recent issue of Coastal Lifestyle Magazine! From forty boxes and a steel frame to a fully finished Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, Chris turned a lifelong dream into reality. “I was born into…Read More
Posted on October 1, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After four years of work, Chris W.'s '35 Hot Rod Truck is finished and ready for a 'Cruise for Cancer' Cars & Coffee event in Sarasota, Florida! Painted by his son-in-law, Ben H., his '35 Hot Rod Truck wears a custom sky blue metallic from Advanced Auto Paint in Bradenton,…Read More
Posted on September 15, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
When Evan R. recently shared a wedding photo featuring a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster as his getaway car, the caption read: “The Cobra is done Oh yeah and we got married." But behind that lighthearted caption is a story about a project that brought a dad and his three sons…Read More
Posted on September 9, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
“Age 11 here. My brother Stuart at 13. A 1989 Foxbody becomes an AC Cobra. I turned 31 today. Time flies!!” – Spencer P.Read More
Posted on September 8, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
One of the most rewarding things about my company is having the privilege to build a car with a customer, who over the years becomes a friend, and now they are building a car with one of their kids again, 25 years later! I sold Hank a Mk1 Roadster in…Read More
Posted on August 29, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸 This weekend we celebrate the hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication that make projects like ours possible. Whether you’re in the garage, on the road, or relaxing with family, we hope you enjoy the holiday! Please note: We’ll be closed Monday, September 1st.Have a safe and…Read More
Posted on August 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On July 8th, Kent, his son Bodhi, and Kent’s brother picked up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit and brought it home to Barrie, Ontario. Since then, Kent, Bodhi, and Kent’s dad have been turning it into a true three-generation build. They even named themselves Ravelle’s Speed Shop, complete…Read More
Posted on August 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After a long day at work, Adam S. decided to take out his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, a car he had built with his dad as his high school senior project. Reflecting on his Friday night drive, he shared:“The past few weeks have seen nothing short of spectacular weather in…Read More
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Rocco D. (@RJD on The Factory Five Forum) takes home the honor of the 100th Picture of the Month with his Factory Five MkIV Roadster #F5R1089RD! On his forum profile, Rocco shares: “I’ve admired the Cobra for years. I’d rebuilt a sailboat and a trailer, worked as an aircraft mechanic,…Read More
