Posted on October 1, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After four years of work, Chris W.'s '35 Hot Rod Truck is finished and ready for a 'Cruise for Cancer' Cars & Coffee event in Sarasota, Florida! Painted by his son-in-law, Ben H., his '35 Hot Rod Truck wears a custom sky blue metallic from Advanced Auto Paint in Bradenton,…Read More
Posted on September 30, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
September’s Picture of the Month goes to Alex M. (@alexmak on The Factory Five Forum) and his stunning Mk4 Roadster (FFR #F5R1009815RD), captured during its first car wash of the fall season in sunny southeast Pennsylvania. Shot on an iPhone 16 Pro Max with standard settings and the “Amber” style…Read More
Posted on September 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! We just wrapped filming on the carbon fiber Coupe body with pricing included. The optional Carbon Fiber body is ONLY available to customers who order one (1 of only 30) special edition Anniversary Coupes. https://youtu.be/YljKan88XEw?si=JC_sU78Lggbbw6t0 Factory Five's Dave Smith and Nate…Read More
Posted on September 9, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
“Age 11 here. My brother Stuart at 13. A 1989 Foxbody becomes an AC Cobra. I turned 31 today. Time flies!!” – Spencer P.Read More
Posted on September 5, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer John C. and his son, also named John, built their Factory Five Roadster together and celebrated dad’s birthday shortly after completing the car! John’s son shared:“I think we walked away learning more about teamwork, precision, and being ok with putting something down and coming back to it. Thank you…Read More
Posted on September 5, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The team at Oh Shift TV put together an amazing video featuring a Factory Five! Give it a watch here. https://youtu.be/Fusd81YnJtA?si=u2notQVvQoUW_cCyRead More
Posted on September 2, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Factory Five customer Steven A. from Prescott, Arizona sent us a fantastic progress update on his ’35 Hot Rod Truck, and it’s almost ready for the road! Steven shared, “It has been a while since I last emailed, and I wanted to give you an update on my ’35 Truck.…Read More
Posted on August 29, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸 This weekend we celebrate the hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication that make projects like ours possible. Whether you’re in the garage, on the road, or relaxing with family, we hope you enjoy the holiday! Please note: We’ll be closed Monday, September 1st.Have a safe and…Read More
Posted on August 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On July 8th, Kent, his son Bodhi, and Kent’s brother picked up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit and brought it home to Barrie, Ontario. Since then, Kent, Bodhi, and Kent’s dad have been turning it into a true three-generation build. They even named themselves Ravelle’s Speed Shop, complete…Read More
Posted on August 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After a long day at work, Adam S. decided to take out his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, a car he had built with his dad as his high school senior project. Reflecting on his Friday night drive, he shared:“The past few weeks have seen nothing short of spectacular weather in…Read More
Posted on August 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on August 12, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on August 8, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
'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
Posted on July 31, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on July 29, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on July 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on July 16, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on July 1, 2025 by Dave Viveiros in What's New
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
Posted on June 30, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on June 26, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
