Posted on July 3, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five has a way of connecting good people across the country through the vessel of building your own car. Glenn B. from just outside of Hershey, PA stopped by with his Gen 2 Type 65 Coupe after helping to raise nearly $200,000 for Camp Sunshine during a charity road…Read More
Posted on July 2, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We had a ton of fun at the Mass Cruiser’s Car Show last Thursday! It was a blast and we saw some Factory Five customers there like Pat M. and his wife, AnnMarie. Pat raced his Coupe for years, and told us an awesome story about taking his grandson to…Read More
Posted on June 12, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Emerson M. and his daughter, Julia decided to build a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe car as part of her senior project for high school. He says, "It also coincided with COVID, so it became a COVID project. We started the build in the summer of 2020, and the first…Read More
Posted on June 5, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Jeff S.'s GTM had its first track run in several autocrosses, a great way to test the car's handling without major risks. Even though it never got out of second gear, the engine and transmission felt strong, but the car needed a tuned suspension. He says, “My track experience with…Read More
Posted on June 2, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) events gather driving enthusiasts twice a year in Nevada's desert. Drivers aim for precise target times in various speed classes high-speed racing on the Nevada Highway! Participants race on closed highways, with courses ranging from 90 to 122 miles. Among the participants this year were Factory Five Type…Read More
Posted on May 30, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Busy day today at Factory Five! Summer is usually the season where we get the most visits from customers from all over the world. While summer is not quite here yet, we are getting busy! Four visits this morning with a Mk2 Factory Five built by customer Andre S. and…Read More
Posted on May 28, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Great news from the team at Upfit Ranch as they posted recently that they have completed their XTF build! We look forward to seeing photos and videos of the adventures this XTF goes on. "Time to PLAY!" Upfit Ranch wrote on their Facebook page. "This awesome project is finished and…Read More
Posted on May 8, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Bob B. from Scottsdale, Arizona on being named the May 2024 Picture of the Month Winner on the Factory Five Forum with this shot of his Type 65 Coupe! Bob B., a former Silicon Valley tech guy with a passion for race cars built the custom car…Read More
Posted on May 2, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
This morning was filled with excitement as Dominic and his wife, visiting from Frankfort, Germany, were inspired by the prospect of owning a Factory Five for the past two decades. After touring our facilities, exploring shipping logistics, and testing different seat options, Dominic eagerly anticipates ordering his own Mk4 Roadster…Read More
Posted on April 10, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Andre S. is an engaged coach of an electric engineering team comprising fourth graders at Our Lady of Lords in Taunton! Together, they're diligently constructing a 24 V car with the aim of entering competitions against other schools. Today, the class visited Factory Five for a tour. Dave V.…Read More
Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Ryan M. from Texas sent us some pictures of his beautiful Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. We asked him more about his build and it turns out Ryan built much more than a Coupe in the last few years. We were in disbelief when Ryan told us the story…Read More
Posted on February 1, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five Customer Charles K. who recently graduated his Mk4 Roadster says, “I am dedicating my build to my friend, Larry Mesic, who supported my dream and lived to celebrate the day my kit was delivered on May 1st, 2022, before passing shortly thereafter due to pancreatic cancer.” Charles’s connection…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Thanks to his dad, a seasoned mechanic and classic car builder, Chris D. didn't just learn auto mechanics—he inherited the 'hot rod' bug. From a '65 Mustang to a 2003 Cobra, he has owned a fleet of classics. After conquering a resto-mod on a '66 F100 short bed, Chris hungered…Read More
Posted on November 6, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We posted Luke R.’s graduation video earlier this year. Here’s his recent update. “Up in the Clouds- The first 3k miles in the Cobra have been a dream- more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m allowed to just drive it whenever I…Read More
