Posted on February 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Vincent P. from Lakeland, FL (originally from New York) has dreamed of this moment for years. This morning, he walked in with a Factory Five Roadster ad he’d kept in his garage since 2004! Inspired by a neighbor’s original 427, Vincent always knew he’d build his own. Now building his…Read More
Posted on February 21, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congrats to Ron K. and his family on picking up their Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck! He’s planning to power it with a Blueprint 347 stroker and run a solid axle 3-link setup. Even better, Ron will be turning wrenches alongside his two sons (15 & 17), making it…Read More
Posted on February 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith 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. Factory Five is closed today, February 17, 2025 for the President’s Day, and will be back at work here first…Read More
Posted on February 14, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This week, we had some incredible visits that we just had to highlight! Michael B. and his dad traveled from New York to pick up a lifelong dream—a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. With Factory Five President Dave Smith and Operations team member Matt Crocker there to mark the occasion,…Read More
Posted on February 5, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Lifelong car enthusiast, Joanne N. lived life to the fullest. Cancer didn’t stop her from taking a ride in her dream car! Check out this reel we put together in Joanne's memory on World Cancer Day. https://youtube.com/shorts/jZf9hQ67qAQ?si=u1IGLky02betY67_Read More
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Bethany Whitten tells Dave the story of how she asked to build a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster for her first car, how her parents supported her, and her plans after graduating Tufts with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Watch the video above or listen in the player below. You can…Read More
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Mk5 Roadster reveal was unforgettable! Hundreds of customers showed up to celebrate the next generation of one of the most iconic cars in history. We ran out of donuts, but there was no shortage of smiles, excitement, and great conversation. Seeing so many customers sit in the Mk5, check…Read More
Posted on January 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Factory Five customers have unique build stories, budgets, and timelines, but each build is special. For Sean R., his journey has been about enjoying the process and making memories along the way. After much anticipation, he’s finally completed his dream build. Sean says, “I finally got my VIN number this…Read More
Posted on January 3, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
As we welcome the new year, Jim L. from Placitas, NM celebrates his eye-catching ’33 Hot Rod build – Chassis #1047. This car has been a true labor of love, completed after four years of hard work and dedication. Finished in 2019 Corvette GrandSport Racing Yellow and powered by a…Read More
Posted on December 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Dear Factory Five, As we approach the holidays, I want to share a special journey that started with a dream—and a tribute to my daughter, Briaana, who we lost to leukemia in October 2018. She was only 18, full of love, and the light of our lives. As we head…Read More
Posted on December 20, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Stephen P. and his friend Jim picked up his 289 Roadster bright and early this morning! Steve mentioned he didn’t have anyone document his previous kit pickup 20 years ago, so we were excited to document the beginning of his 289 build story today! It’s always a blast kicking off…Read More
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Check out Dr. Eric’s MkIV Roadster in action. A perfect mix of performance and style, this car really shows off his love for classic design. Filmed in Moorpark, CA, it’s definitely a head-turner. For more, follow @doctorbui. https://youtube.com/shorts/2hMoKHywVNI?si=1UKsaJSJYs8pFwFqRead More
Posted on December 17, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re lucky to have some of our own staff at Factory Five who are also Factory Five customers. Our tech, Dave V., and his family have built and owned multiple Factory Fives. Recently, Dave’s mom, Sue V., was featured in Motorhead Magazine, a local Rhode Island publication. Congratulations to Sue…Read More
Posted on December 13, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Clint F. and his family—Lindsay (wife), Avery (daughter), and Cameron (son)—visited Factory Five this afternoon while in town visiting his parents. Traveling all the way from Colorado, the family has been hard at work on their Mk4 Roadster. Fun fact: Clint made a mug with a Roadster on it back…Read More
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
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 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 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 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
