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
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…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
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
To inspire you to spend some time building or driving this weekend, here’s a look at Factory Five customer Ben’s perfect day in his Mk4 Roadster. Ben D.’s Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is powered by a Blueprint 347, with a stunning paint job by Michael Everson. After six years of…Read More
John W. stopped by Factory Five in his 289 Roadster Friday afternoon. We couldn't wait to share this beautiful car and the details with you all! John's 289 FIA was picked to be on of the top two premier cars at the Mass Cruisers Car Club show at Patriot Place…Read More
Check out episode 4 of Ask Dave Anything featuring questions on if Factory Five sells completed cars, will we open another location, what chassis number did production start with, what motorcycles does Dave own, and where did the name Factory Five Racing come from. Have a question you'd like to…Read More
"Built my dream car for my birthday." — Pietro Pietro dreamed of owning a car like this, so he built it into existence and celebrated his birthday with his Factory Five Mk2 Roadster! Pietro's build features titanium gray stripes, a 427 Windsor Stroker engine, and Factory Five carbon fiber dashboard.…Read More
We had an awesome afternoon hosting the Manx Club at Factory Five, with about 40 Manx cars joining our XTFs in the front lot and over 100 people in attendance! Many club members drove back with some Factory Five garb to show off. Factory Five President Dave Smith gave everyone…Read More
Todd M. has been part of the Factory Five family from the very beginning, building many Factory Five cars over the years. It all started with his personal build. One day he received an offer he couldn’t refuse, and it ignited his passion for building. Todd’s next project is a…Read More
David's Factory Five Speedstar has already earned a name for itself, winning first place at its first car show and getting looks wherever he goes. His most recent award was a Vintage Motorsports Cruise Award plaque at the annual Factory Five Night put on by Mass Cruisers at Patriot Place.…Read More
Factory Five Night at Patriot Place was unforgettable! It was one of the biggest nights we've had, with over 30 Factory Five cars lining up proudly under the setting sun. The drive up was just as much fun as the event itself, with team members and customers alike soaking up…Read More
Customer Kevin C. received his Factory Five Racing 25th Anniversary Mk4 Roadster kit on November 2, 2019, marking the start of a rewarding build process. Kevin ordered the kit in September 2019, and by July of 2021 Kevin completed and registered his Mk4 Roadster! Kevin’s anniversary kit key features include…Read More
Scott W. from Illinois has been dreaming of his Factory Five build for 20 years. He chose a 289 with a 302 engine over a Mk4 Roadster with a 427. Scott jokes that his aim is “to go fast around corners instead of through them.” He saved up for his…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 
