Posted on August 9, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
It’s hard not to be jealous of Mark and his son, Dom D. when you think about growing up and having the chance to build a car with your dad -which is exactly what Dom is doing with his dad. They picked up their Stage 2 Hot Rod to finish…Read More
Posted on August 9, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
"WE DID IT! My car ran for the first time ever today! Three years in the making, and I never could have expected just how excited I would be when it ran for the first time." @bethanyscobra "In just a few weeks, it’ll be three years since I got my…Read More
Posted on August 8, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Tech team member, Dave V. proudly showcases his family’s completed GTM. The father-son project began after finding the 2007 GTM as an incomplete project in 2022. It was finalized by fall of 2023 after meticulous work. “My dad is meticulous about details,” Dave shares. “He spent countless hours polishing the…Read More
Posted on August 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Peter G. comes from a background in flying, and has taken an interest in building over the years. Peter built his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster and is also building a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. He decided to take a road trip in his Mk4 Roadster with his daughter,…Read More
Posted on August 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Nick, Jen, Brendan, Drew, and Elliot B. from Michigan picked up their Type 65 Coupe from Factory Five today. Nick plans to install a Gen 4 Coyote engine in the Coupe, and he and his boys are eager to get started!Read More
Posted on July 29, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Utah Cobra Club took an unforgettable seven-day adventure from July 5th-11th for their 2024 Summer Cruise, the Ultimate Idaho Road Trip. For the drive, 35 members came together to explore Idaho's landscapes. There were 17 Roadsters, a Corvette, a Subaru BRZ, and a Ford Explorer chase car, Starting in…Read More
Posted on July 17, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting many visitors who were captivated by the Type 65 Coupe. Nicola and his nephew chatted with us about building one. Rick and his wife visited to sit in one. Ethan, Gabriel, Gavin, and Izzy, a fun group of engineers, were thrilled to…Read More
Posted on July 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Don N., a loyal member of the Factory Five community, always brings a smile to our faces with his updates. He recently attended the Huntington Beach parade in California over the Fourth of July! Don shared, “There were 550,000 people in town, and FFR was proudly represented. I wore my…Read More
Posted on July 3, 2024 by Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 May 30, 2024 by Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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 1, 2024 by Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith 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
