Posted on June 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
There's many milestones when building a Factory Five including getting the kit in your garage, making it a roller, engine install, and of course, graduating the build. One of the most exciting ones though is the first start, and customer Rob M. from Suttons Bay, MI recently shared his Mk4…Read More
Posted on June 17, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
For five years, Factory Five customer Ed Boothman and his team competed in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in a modified Challenge Car. After the 2012 event, the car was retired, and eventually sold by Ed. Factory Five Challenge Series Champion John George drives the Boothman Team Racing endurance Challenge…Read More
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Dave E. on graduating his '33 Hot Rod build! After being a fan of Factory Five for a number of years, and dreaming of a Roadster project, Dave shifted gears once he laid eyes on a FFR '33 Hot Rod at the build school at Mott Community College.…Read More
Posted on February 15, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Tony Baker sent us this letter that is a great reminder of Why behind Factory Five Racing. Tony's build with his sons is like so many in the Factory Five community, but it is a story that never gets old, and one that the Baker family should be extremely…Read More
Posted on June 18, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Cristy Lee from "All Girls Garage," "Garage Squad," and more is a good friend to Factory Five. She came to our headquarters for a visit before our 30th Anniversary Open House, and sat down with Dave Smith to talk all things cars and motorcycles. Watch the video above or listen…Read More
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Bethany Whitten tells Dave the story of how she asked to build a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster for her first car, how her parents supported her, and her plans after graduating Tufts with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Watch the video above or listen in the player below. You can…Read More
Posted on August 19, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Kevin C. received his Factory Five Racing 25th Anniversary Mk4 Roadster kit on November 2, 2019, marking the start of a rewarding build process. Kevin ordered the kit in September 2019, and by July of 2021 Kevin completed and registered his Mk4 Roadster! Kevin’s anniversary kit key features include…Read More
