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
Posted on June 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on June 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on June 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on June 9, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on May 15, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on May 13, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on May 6, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on May 5, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
