Posted on April 8, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Steve G. poured his heart and soul into his Mk4 Roadster, Wildfire—and the hard work has paid off! Wildfire’s 2024 show season was one to remember with 24 shows and 25 awards. Steve G. even picked up a double win at a hometown event he once helped organize. That…Read More
Posted on April 3, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Winner’s Circle Project is more than a competition between schools in New York—it’s a hands-on learning experience that blends engineering, marketing, and teamwork. This program brings high school students together to design, build, and race Factory Five cars, pushing their skills to new heights while preparing them for careers…Read More
Posted on April 2, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Chris A. on picking up his Mk5 Roadster! We’re so incredibly stoked for him and his team from local auto repair shop, Randolph Automotive. He’s joined today by his team members, John, Aiden, and Bryson. Chris is going with a Coyote, TKX, and IRS setup in his Mk5…Read More
Posted on March 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
John B. from Nebraska ordered his complete MKIV kit in the summer of 2021, and it was delivered to his door on January 11, 2022 (Carol Shelby’s birthday)! Over the next year, John and his daughter spent hours in the garage, turning piles of boxes into their own masterpiece! John's…Read More
Posted on March 27, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We were joined by a new customer and former employee today! William B. visited from New Hampshire to place an order for his Mk5 Roadster and tour the company with tech, Dave V. We’re excited to see where his custom build takes him as a skilled fabricator. Later, former team…Read More
Posted on March 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations on Picture of the Month to Customer Steve L. (@GoDadGo on The Factory Five Forum) who took his MK4 Roadster (#8515) on a private rally through South Mississippi, where it turned heads and kept pace with modern performance cars—“no power steering, no ABS, no auto transmission, just raw, unfiltered…Read More
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
It has been just over one year since Vijay and his family finished their build. He says, “Our Factory Five Roadster has brought us nothing but smiles and good memories. My wife and I took it on a 300-mile road trip around Arizona for our 10-year anniversary, my son and…Read More
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Charles S. didn’t just build a car—he brought a dream to life in his own garage! His Factory Five Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe (F5R1000433DC) is powered by a Gen 3 Coyote paired with a Tremec TKX. With a custom paint job by Dream Auto Clinic in Valley Center, Kansas…Read More
Posted on March 19, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Brad M. on picking up his Hot Rod Stage 1 kit! President Dave Smith, dressed for an upcoming meeting, was on his way out the door, but made sure to step-in for the pick-up photo. Brad has big plans for this build, including using electric running gear sourced…Read More
Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Exciting news for Factory Five customers and enthusiasts! David Tabor says, “Greg (@rsnake on The Factory Five Forum) and I are gearing up for the Nevada Open Road Challenge once again, taking place from May 15th – 18th, 2025. We're expecting another fantastic turnout with a third Factory Five joining…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Brion’s Factory Five Type 65 Coupe hit the track last week at Road Atlanta proving its performance capabilities during testing. Brion Gluck put the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R to the test at Road Atlanta last weekend, dialing in the car for this month’s Trans Am Series…Read More
Posted on March 7, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Doug H. and his friend David stopped by today to pick up his Mk5 Roadster! Fortunately, they don’t have to travel far since they’re fellow Massachusetts locals. Doug’s build features IRS, Wilwood brakes, and the powerhouse 5.2L Predator GT500 engine under the hood. This one’s going to be something special—we…Read More
Posted on March 6, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Three-time NASCAR champ, Joey Logano topped off his Factory Five XTF Truck this morning at his local Shell station and grabbed some awesome pictures.Read More
Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
I’m Michael M., engaged to Nicole Smith and a close family friend of Factory Five President Dave. This winter, Mr. Smith gave me the opportunity to take the Factory Five XTF up to my grandparents’ house in New Hampshire for a holiday trip. As a welder, I know the importance…Read More
Posted on March 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations to Trevor L. from Melbourne, Florida on his impressive Factory Five XTF build! Trevor turned his truck into a high-performance machine in just over three months. “We received the XTF kit on 4/29/24 and had it completed and on the road by 8/15/24.” Starting with a 2016 Ford F-150…Read More
Posted on February 26, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Great visit from BluePrint Engines! Kell & James from BluePrint Engines stopped by this morning for a visit! Our tech team showed them around and shared some of our latest projects. What makes this partnership so special is that both Factory Five and BluePrint Engines are fully committed to working…Read More
Posted on February 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
"Take away my people and leave my factories and grass will soon grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories and leave me my people, and we will build new and better factories.”Andrew Carnegie The people who work every day at Factory Five are some of the most talented,…Read More
Posted on February 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Vincent P. from Lakeland, FL (originally from New York) has dreamed of this moment for years. This morning, he walked in with a Factory Five Roadster ad he’d kept in his garage since 2004! Inspired by a neighbor’s original 427, Vincent always knew he’d build his own. Now building his…Read More
Posted on February 21, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congrats to Ron K. and his family on picking up their Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck! He’s planning to power it with a Blueprint 347 stroker and run a solid axle 3-link setup. Even better, Ron will be turning wrenches alongside his two sons (15 & 17), making it…Read More
Posted on February 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
If a company is run right, the least powerful person in the organization is the CEO, and everyone knows who they work for.. the customer. What a privilege to be able to lead this amazing group of talented professionals at Factory Five, enabled by the people who trust us to…Read More
