Posted on August 1, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five team had a fantastic time at the 2025 Syracuse Nationals July 18-20th! We arrived the night before to set up, and spent the entire weekend connecting with car enthusiasts. Factory Five Booth HighlightsOur booth attracted people of all ages because it was interactive. Many visitors sat in…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 17, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Rob D. earns July’s POM with his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R. Shot at High Plains Raceway near Denver, Rob says: "It took five years and a whole lot of learning, but it was unforgettable. And yes, I kind of want to do it all over again… if my wife…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 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
You know Lou P. by his drag-racing Coupe video that raced 8.28 seconds and reached millions of people online! He came out to Factory Five from Ontario to visit and to get a new rear hatch glass for his Coupe. Hear his story about his new engine and setup and…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 22, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Morgan M. (@CptMorgan on the forum) wins Picture of the Month on the Factory Five Forum for May with stunning shots of his freshly finished Factory Five Mk4 Roadster. Taken on “graduation day” outside Vancouver Airport with a Canon A7C camera and no edits, these are the first photos of…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 8, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
When asked why he built his car, customer Luke R. said, “it's the embodiment of how an automobile should look, sound, smell, and drive. Aside from operating a camera, this has been the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done with my hands and has served as a reminder of how…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
