Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Trevor L. from Melbourne, Florida on his impressive Factory Five XTF build! Trevor turned his truck into a high-performance machine in just over three months. “We received the XTF kit on 4/29/24 and had it completed and on the road by 8/15/24.” Starting with a 2016 Ford F-150…Read More
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 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
If a company is run right, the least powerful person in the organization is the CEO, and everyone knows who they work for.. the customer. What a privilege to be able to lead this amazing group of talented professionals at Factory Five, enabled by the people who trust us to…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 7, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The XTF isn’t just an F-150 with flares and a lift kit—it features a fully engineered tubular steel chassis built for serious off-road performance. Bullet Motorsports recently put their fully built XTF to the test, showcasing its exceptional design and capability in their latest YouTube video. At one point, Bullet’s…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 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 13, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
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 8, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
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 30, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on December 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After 600 miles of testing and tuning, Bullet Motorsports' first XTF is officially finished! Bullet says, "We should’ve hired a pilot for how much air this thing gets!" With 755hp powered by Whipple Superchargers and tuned by The Tunemaker, plus Wilwood Disc Brakes, this truck has serious "go" and "whoa."…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
