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
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
Customer Marshall M. has dreamed of building a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe for over a decade, and his dream finally became a reality when he placed his order in April 2022. The kit arrived just one day before his wife Trina's birthday, making it an extra special moment. Thanks…Read More
Congratulations @Chuck528 on winning Picture of the Month on the Factory Five Forum! Captured in Jupiter, FL during the early morning hours. The picture perfectly highlights the coupe’s timeless design under the warm Florida sun. Chuck, who built his own Factory Five Roadster prior, built this gorgeous Daytona Coupe for…Read More
Michael A. and his wife, Jennifer, drove up from Texas today to pick up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit—what an amazing way to kick off the new year! Their trip took a brief detour in Tennessee when their truck’s supercharger needed a part, but they lucked out and…Read More
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
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
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
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More
On behalf of everyone at Factory Five Racing, a HUGE congrats to THREE-TIME NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Joey Logano! Team Penske's Logano beat his teammate Ryan Blaney, as well as William Byron, and Tyler Reddick for the Championship. Logano won the first stage this morning and led 107 laps to…Read More
Customer Lou P. from Canada has transformed his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe into a rocket, beginning his journey in October 2017 with a Gen 3 kit. He completed his build September 2019, with a 410 CI naturally aspirated Ford Windsor with AFR 205 heads, Tremec TKO 600 transmission, and…Read More
Here’s a look at Day 2 of SEMA! Our friend, Joey Logano stopped by to check out his XTF and ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck. We’re also debuting our XTF Stage 1 kit! Click here to learn more. We visited with customers in attendance, including a custom Mk4 Roadster owner.…Read More
Exciting news! The Austin Hatcher Foundation's custom-built 2024 Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is at SEMA, has sold for $100,000 on Bring a Trailer! This special edition Mk4 Roadster, crafted by pediatric cancer patients in our Industrial Arts Therapy Program under professional supervision, blends classic with modern power—a 460-hp Ford Gen…Read More
Setup is complete, and we're officially ready for this year’s SEMA Show! Catch our classic Factory Fives and MotorTrend Anniversary Coupe in Central Hall, Booth number 22331, and our Factory Five trucks in West Hall, Booth number 61091. The show starts tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates. Let the show…Read More
Vinnie K. celebrates Halloween in Top Gun garb! He says, “Growing up, Top gun was the hit movie. Part 2 Maverick brought it back. My wife Wendy and I had a costume party that Saturday so we planned accordingly. It was an easy costume for the both of us to…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
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
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