On July 8th, Kent, his son Bodhi, and Kent’s brother picked up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit and brought it home to Barrie, Ontario. Since then, Kent, Bodhi, and Kent’s dad have been turning it into a true three-generation build. They even named themselves Ravelle’s Speed Shop, complete…Read More
After a long day at work, Adam S. decided to take out his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, a car he had built with his dad as his high school senior project. Reflecting on his Friday night drive, he shared:“The past few weeks have seen nothing short of spectacular weather in…Read More
Factory Five customer Mark Maybury, from just outside Bangor, Maine (a true Mainer!), has officially set a jaw-dropping land speed record of 230.671 mph in his Type 65 Coupe through the Loring Timing Association. That’s not just fast—it’s world-class fast—earning him the title of fastest Factory Five Coupe ever. Mark’s…Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Not sure what to power your Factory Five with? When you're building a Factory Five, finding the right engine and transmission package for your build is a must. That's why we work closely with trusted partners offering engine solutions for your Factory Five kits - so you can spend more…Read More
This past weekend marked something special. The very first Factory Five Mk5 Build School launched at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan, and it was an incredible success from start to finish. Led by expert instructors Jim and Scott, students spent three days getting hands-on experience with the all-new Factory…Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Happy Presidents’ Day on behalf of all the employees at Factory Five Racing! This day is in honor of all those who have served as President of the United States. Factory Five is closed today, February 17, 2025 for the President’s Day, and will be back at work here first…Read More
On July 8th, Kent, his son Bodhi, and Kent’s brother picked up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit and brought it home to Barrie, Ontario. Since then, Kent, Bodhi, and Kent’s dad have been turning it into a true three-generation build. They even named themselves Ravelle’s Speed Shop, complete…Read More 
