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
Posted on December 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Steven L., his uncle Sam, and his son Ben for making the journey to Factory Five from Canada, to pick up Steven's Mk4 Roadster kit! Despite the rainy weather, their enthusiasm brightened up the warehouse during the kit loading. We look forward to following their build progress and…Read More
Posted on December 10, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Check out these incredible photos of Kevin G.'s stunning Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, captured by photographer Melissa J.! While out with her husband and Factory Five customer, Hunter, Melissa happened to have her camera and seized the moment to snap these shots. Kevin and Melissa were able to connect…Read More
Posted on December 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This sunny Friday morning, David L., along with his nephew Michael, brother Eddy, and wife Kathy, picked up his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster! A former Lockheed Martin engineer, David is no stranger to tackling projects, and this build is no exception. David’s Mk4 will feature a TKX transmission, a powerful…Read More
Posted on December 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Cory A. drove his '75 F750 all the way from Santa Cruz, California to Wareham, Massachusetts, to pick up his '35 Hot Rod Truck build from Factory Five—and he's already on his way back to get started on his build! Congratulations, Cory! We can't wait to hear all about…Read More
Posted on December 4, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Big congratulations to Joe C. from New Jersey for picking up his XTF build today! We’re excited to see where this build takes you—both on and off the road! Here’s to a smooth drive home and plenty of fun ahead! Welcome to the Factory Five family, Joe.Read More
Posted on December 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Building a Factory Five car is more than a kit car—it’s a family experience. Reflecting this holiday season, customer Brian C. shared how three generations bonded over the project: from painting the car with his dad (despite weathering the fresh paint for a vintage look), to his son lending a…Read More
Posted on November 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Tullio C. turned his dream into reality with Factory Five’s XTF kit! He shares, “It took 10 months, but I was traveling a lot, working crazy hours, and still building out my shop. I'd estimate the whole build has under 300 hours, with at least 100 hours spent on the…Read More
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five-MotorTrend/Hot Rod Magazine project Coupe (code-named "Corkscrew") is back from the 2024 SEMA show, and is now on display in the FFR showroom. The car was built by the Factory Five team and the crew at MotorTrend/Hot Rod in the storied offices of Hot Rod Magazine in El…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The week ends with strong representation from our Canadian customers! From Montreal, Gilles L. and his wife made the trip to Wareham to pick up their Mk4 Roadster kit yesterday. Today, Coupe-R owner and Ontario resident Kirk M. drove the distance to visit, check brake measurements and score a set…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Looking for the perfect winter build to turn into your future Sunday cruiser? Look no further! Peter H. from Michigan turned his Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod into the ultimate Sunday cruiser, winning 'Best of Show' at a local car event. After putting 1,400 miles on his car and showcasing…Read More
Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
On behalf of everyone at Factory Five Racing, a HUGE congrats to THREE-TIME NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Joey Logano! Team Penske's Logano beat his teammate Ryan Blaney, as well as William Byron, and Tyler Reddick for the Championship. Logano won the first stage this morning and led 107 laps to…Read More
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Joe C.’s Mk4 Roadster, displayed in the Field of Honor around the Idaho Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Freeman Park, is a tribute to our passion for cars and our respect for veterans. This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms.…Read More
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Monday was a busy day at Factory Five with two exciting customer pickups! Chaun C. and his family made the trip from Ontario, Canada, to pick up their Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit. After restoring a Ford Galaxy 500, they were ready to dive into their dream build with us.…Read More
Posted on November 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Lou P. from Canada has transformed his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe into a rocket, beginning his journey in October 2017 with a Gen 3 kit. He completed his build September 2019, with a 410 CI naturally aspirated Ford Windsor with AFR 205 heads, Tremec TKO 600 transmission, and…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Here’s a look at Day 2 of SEMA! Our friend, Joey Logano stopped by to check out his XTF and ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck. We’re also debuting our XTF Stage 1 kit! Click here to learn more. We visited with customers in attendance, including a custom Mk4 Roadster owner.…Read More
Posted on November 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Exciting news! The Austin Hatcher Foundation's custom-built 2024 Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is at SEMA, and is now live for auction on Bring a Trailer! This special edition Mk4 Roadster, crafted by pediatric cancer patients in our Industrial Arts Therapy Program under professional supervision, blends classic with modern power—a 460-hp…Read More
Posted on November 4, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Setup is complete, and we're officially ready for this year’s SEMA Show! Catch our classic Factory Fives and MotorTrend Anniversary Coupe in Central Hall, Booth number 22331, and our Factory Five trucks in West Hall, Booth number 61091. The show starts tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates. Let the show…Read More
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
A few years ago, Dan D. and his trusty skeleton, Fred, had a Halloween adventure! After a Trunk-or-Treat, they witnessed a hit-and-run and gave chase, dodging debris along the way. They missed the plate number, but back at the scene, a witness had found it! Fred and Dan shared a…Read More
