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
Congratulations to Josh M. and his wife, Wendy, on picking up their Mk5 30th Anniversary Roadster kit this morning! The couple made the trip all the way from St. Augustine, Florida, and Josh has big plans to power his Mk5 with a BluePrint 347 and a 5-speed. Pickup day smiles…Read More
We’re heading to Syracuse Nationals this weekend! Catch the Factory Five crew, check out some incredible builds, and meet other owners and fans. https://youtube.com/shorts/u5-E3aoloLE?si=JXxLlsnIqUy7i_WZ We’ll have cars on display, info packs, and an exclusive show special available only during the event, so be sure to ask about it! See our…Read More
Sale extended to July 4th! Our 30 Year Anniversary celebration continues in March with one of the biggest sales we've ever had. Order your Mk4 Roadster, 289 USRRC Replica, Type 65 Coupe, '33 Hot Rod, Speedstar, '35 Hot Rod Truck, or XTF Truck, and get up to $4,000 in options…Read More
June 2025 Picture of the Month goes to “Snake in the Grass,” a stunning Mk4 Roadster (FFR #F5R1010085RD) owned by Mark G. of Hoschton, GA. Professionally photographed by Melissa of M. Gray Photography. Mark joined the Factory Five community in September 2019 and has shared over 125 posts on the…Read More
Russell B. started his build in July 2023 with lots of help from friends, neighbors, and family; especially, his 4-year-old daughter, Pippa. Russell says, "She has her own little workbench in the garage and loves grabbing the same tools I’m using to "work" on the car. It’s been one of…Read More
I stepped out of the AC into the New England heat to find a crew glistening with honest sweat, just as they were getting ready to hit the road back to Canada. One of them quipped with perfect timing: “The paparazzi shows up now that we’ve packed up in this…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
Bill B. from Stratford, New Hampshire picked up his Factory Five Mk5 Roadster this week and has big plans for it. His Mk5 build will include a 5.2L Aluminator, TKX transmission, IRS, and a custom paint job. Even more exciting, he’s launching his own shop, Blue Hills Customs! Looking forward…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
Chris H. is chasing sub-7-second passes in the 1/4-mile with his new Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck, after running low 5.1s in the 1/8 and logging over 60,000 miles of cruising and competition in his ’33 Hot Rod. He put in the work this winter to get the ’35…Read 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
This past weekend marked something special. The very first Factory Five Mk5 Build School launched at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan, and it was an incredible success from start to finish. Led by expert instructors Jim and Scott, students spent three days getting hands-on experience with the all-new Factory…Read More
Customer Steve G. poured his heart and soul into his Mk4 Roadster, Wildfire—and the hard work has paid off! Wildfire’s 2024 show season was one to remember with 24 shows and 25 awards. Steve G. even picked up a double win at a hometown event he once helped organize. That…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
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 
