Check out the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65R with driver Brion Gluck putting down some track times at Barber Motorsports Park just outside of Birmingham, Alabama! https://youtu.be/4MuY9spcdnA?si=QZ-XTzT9dLS8mwOE 🏎 Dark Horse Racing Team📸 Waka PhotographyRead More
Factory Five customer Mark Maybury, from just outside Bangor, Maine (a true Mainer!), has officially set a jaw-dropping land speed record of 230.671 mph in his Type 65 Coupe through the Loring Timing Association. That’s not just fast—it’s world-class fast—earning him the title of fastest Factory Five Coupe ever. Mark’s…Read More
'Factory Five Night' at the Mass Cruisers event in Foxboro was a celebration of community and cars! It was the kind of evening that reminds us why we do what we do. Held across from Bass Pro Shops and hosted by the Mass Cruisers Car Club, this long-standing Thursday tradition…Read More
Join us this Thursday for Factory Five Night at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA as a part of Mass Cruisers! The event is Thursday, August 7th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. All Factory Five customers are invited to join us at Patriot Stadium/Gillette for our annual gathering. There will…Read More
The Factory Five team had a fantastic time at the 2025 Syracuse Nationals July 18-20th! We arrived the night before to set up, and spent the entire weekend connecting with car enthusiasts. Factory Five Booth HighlightsOur booth attracted people of all ages because it was interactive. Many visitors sat in…Read More
Ezra Dyer from Car & Driver Magazine borrowed our Stage 1 XTF for a week of vacation in Maine. Ezra drove and tested our full-chassis XTF a few years ago and I thought he'd have just as much fun with the more simple and more affordable Stage 1. His only…Read More
Huge congratulations to Jeff & Reece A. from Albany, NY, and Foster F. & his son from California. Both families visited Factory Five HQ for a tour, and to place their kit orders. During their time here, Dave Smith took them out for a ride in our GT500 powered Roadster!…Read More
Rob D. earns July’s POM with his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R. Shot at High Plains Raceway near Denver, Rob says: "It took five years and a whole lot of learning, but it was unforgettable. And yes, I kind of want to do it all over again… if my wife…Read More
You know Lou P. by his drag-racing Coupe video that raced 8.28 seconds and reached millions of people online! He came out to Factory Five from Ontario to visit and to get a new rear hatch glass for his Coupe. Hear his story about his new engine and setup and…Read More
Each May and September, driving enthusiasts gather in the Nevada desert to compete in the Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC). Drivers aim for precise target times in various high-speed classes racing on the Nevada Highway. Participants race on closed highways, with courses ranging from 90 to 122 miles. These are 'time to…Read More
The next generation of motorsports pros took the spotlight at Lime Rock Park over Memorial Day Weekend! With the smell of race fuel in the air and a light drizzle on the track, students from the Winners Circle Project showed off a year’s worth of hard work. Credit: Lime Rock…Read More
Cloudy skies didn’t dampen the energy as we kicked off our 30th Anniversary Open House! Factory Five started out with a dream, and 30 years later it’s still helping people build their dreams. Steve G. and grandson Bentley "Mr.B" from Iowa in "Wildfire" By 8:00 AM, staff and volunteers were…Read More
When Derek R. from Texas took delivery of his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe in October 2021, he began a full-on family build. Just six months later, the car was in "go-kart mode". Derek shared that it gets all the looks on the highway, but what makes it special is…Read More
We’re excited to once again be part of the London Cobra Show, one of the largest Cobra replica gatherings in the country! Hosted by the Ohio Cobra Club, hundreds of builders, enthusiasts, and fans come together to celebrate these iconic cars. A highlight each year is the charity car sweepstakes,…Read More
Update: The Special 30th Anniversary Mk5 Roadsters are officially SOLD OUT! There are limited spots for Special Edition Type 65 Coupes. Order yours now: www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-30th-anniversary/coupe-anniversary-complete-kit https://youtube.com/shorts/RuHzvA4JNvE?si=nXHv3uFSWj6UENpQRead More
Not sure what to power your Factory Five with? When you're building a Factory Five, finding the right engine and transmission package for your build is a must. That's why we work closely with trusted partners offering engine solutions for your Factory Five kits - so you can spend more…Read More
The Winner’s Circle Project is more than a competition between schools in New York—it’s a hands-on learning experience that blends engineering, marketing, and teamwork. This program brings high school students together to design, build, and race Factory Five cars, pushing their skills to new heights while preparing them for careers…Read More
Charles S. didn’t just build a car—he brought a dream to life in his own garage! His Factory Five Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe (F5R1000433DC) is powered by a Gen 3 Coyote paired with a Tremec TKX. With a custom paint job by Dream Auto Clinic in Valley Center, Kansas…Read More
Exciting news for Factory Five customers and enthusiasts! David Tabor says, “Greg (@rsnake on The Factory Five Forum) and I are gearing up for the Nevada Open Road Challenge once again, taking place from May 15th – 18th, 2025. We're expecting another fantastic turnout with a third Factory Five joining…Read More
Brion’s Factory Five Type 65 Coupe hit the track last week at Road Atlanta proving its performance capabilities during testing. Brion Gluck put the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R to the test at Road Atlanta last weekend, dialing in the car for this month’s Trans Am Series…Read More
Check out the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65R with driver Brion Gluck putting down some track times at Barber Motorsports Park just outside of Birmingham, Alabama! https://youtu.be/4MuY9spcdnA?si=QZ-XTzT9dLS8mwOE 🏎 Dark Horse Racing Team📸 Waka PhotographyRead More 
