Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Factory Five customer Westley B. from Virginia on graduating his Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe build! Westley received his Coupe kit in late Summer 2024, and said it was a fun journey. Westley installed a Scott Shafiroff 427ci small block Ford in his Type 65 Coupe along with…Read More
Posted on April 2, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
2026 is off to a great start, and the team wants to keep the momentum going, so we put together an awesome sale on all of our kits! Free IRS Upgrade! Half Price Carbon Parts! Save $2,026 Off Options! Click on the kit below to get your savings. Build your…Read More
Posted on March 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In 2020, customer Donny N. from Georgia started his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build with his wife and kids. 4 years and 3 months later, they started work on their next Factory Five project, a Type 65 Coupe! "My first build was a MK4 Roadster powered by a Coyote Gen…Read More
Posted on March 13, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customers Jason H. and Pat S. were awarded 1st and 2nd Place at the World of Wheels Chicago event this year! Jason shared the news on the Cobra Owners of Illinois (COIL) Facebook group page saying, "Great day for the club!" Jason was also presented another award in…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"A little over ten years ago I watched the Factory Five Racing delivery truck pull into my driveway. At that time I never would have imagined the impact a single car would have on my life." - Chris Hein. Chris Hein attended the 2026 Sick Week event, and earned a…Read More
Posted on March 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It's always fun talking with customers about their build plans. Some customers are trying to do a period-correct build where others are trying to do more of a modern take on a classic. Some builds go as far as trying to recreate a specific race car, and Brian and Steve…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 17, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
At Factory Five, we build. We build cars, stories, friendships, and relationships. The story of Rusty and Wyatte S. building a Mk4 Roadster, and in the process, bonding as father and son is the best outcome. Here's Rusty sharing their story so far: "After 26 years in the Coast Guard…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 January 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Mark S. on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Mark came for a tour of Factory Five in March 2020 to meet Dave Smith and the team. After returning home to the United Kingdom, Mark ordered his Mk4, and it arrived at his garage in February 2021. Marks…Read More
Posted on December 22, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The holiday week started off this morning with a family picking up their new Factory Five! Carly D. surprised Hunter L. from Virginia with a Mk4 Roadster kit for Christmas. Today they came by along with family members Kent, Tanner, and Jen L. for a tour and to load everything…Read More
Posted on December 13, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Carl N. from Connecticut on graduating his Type 65 Coupe build! Carl picked-up his Coupe in Fall 2018, and did a bunch of cool customizations to make his Coupe truly one-of-a-kind. Carl's Gen 3 Coupe has a Blueprint 306 Ford engine with a Quick Time bell housing…Read More
Posted on December 8, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Anthony and Evelyn Bellow started dreaming of building a Factory Five '33 Hot Rod in 2009. They both were serving in the Marines at the time, and their constant moving made it hard to get started on a build. Earlier this year, they started their Hot Rod build! Anthony is…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"This car is giving me such joy and fun!" - Bill E. Congratulations to customer Bill from Woodway, TX on completing his Mk4 Roadster build, FFR #10717! Bill took delivery of his Mk4 in June 2023 with his first start and go-kart following in November of that year. The car…Read More
Posted on November 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
3X NASCAR Champion, Joey Logano sent his XTF off a dirt jump to celebrate the Town1 Ground Breaking in Huntersville, NC. See more on www.Town1.com. https://youtube.com/shorts/Jaetwc5Burg?si=eue96DjWbyumwBINRead More
Posted on November 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The big SEMA show is behind us, and as we approach the final month of the year, the Operations crew is engaged in a large scale overhaul and upgrade of our warehouse and inventory systems. When we are done, we will be able to deliver to our customers faster order…Read More
Posted on November 18, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This month’s featured photo from The Factory Five Forum comes from Mark Gray, capturing his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe at Road Atlanta during SCCA’s Track Night in America event in Braselton, GA. Mark, based in Hoschton, GA, is the talent behind Hoschton Hotrod Haus on the forum. Mark’s Coupe…Read More
Posted on November 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five Build School is a hands-on experience that gives customers the knowledge and confidence to tackle their own builds and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people! Here’s a look at what happened during this past weekend's class at Mott Community College. Day 1 Initial Assembly Day one went…Read More
Posted on November 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
3X NASCAR Champion, Joey Logano calls it his most FUN car of all time...it's his Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck! And honestly, we get it. In it is an 800–850 hp Roush-Yates NASCAR V8 hooked up to a sequential 5-speed. The custom tube-frame chassis keeps it light and…Read More
Posted on November 16, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratuatlions to customer Phil D. from Temple, TX on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Phil built his Roadster with a BluePrint Engines 427 crate motor, IRS, and his good friend helped with a custom wood dash. "A friend of mine is a good woodworker," wrote Phil. "They did the panel…Read More
