Posted on March 23, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
2026 is off to a great start, and the team wants to keep the momentum going, so we put together an awesome sale on all of our kits! Free IRS Upgrade! Half Price Carbon Parts! Save $2,026 Off Options! Click on the kit below to get your savings. Build your…Read More
Posted on March 13, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customers Jason H. and Pat S. were awarded 1st and 2nd Place at the World of Wheels Chicago event this year! Jason shared the news on the Cobra Owners of Illinois (COIL) Facebook group page saying, "Great day for the club!" Jason was also presented another award in…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"A little over ten years ago I watched the Factory Five Racing delivery truck pull into my driveway. At that time I never would have imagined the impact a single car would have on my life." - Chris Hein. Chris Hein attended the 2026 Sick Week event, and earned a…Read More
Posted on March 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It's always fun talking with customers about their build plans. Some customers are trying to do a period-correct build where others are trying to do more of a modern take on a classic. Some builds go as far as trying to recreate a specific race car, and Brian and Steve…Read More
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Dave E. on graduating his '33 Hot Rod build! After being a fan of Factory Five for a number of years, and dreaming of a Roadster project, Dave shifted gears once he laid eyes on a FFR '33 Hot Rod at the build school at Mott Community College.…Read More
Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
At Factory Five, we build. We build cars, stories, friendships, and relationships. The story of Rusty and Wyatte S. building a Mk4 Roadster, and in the process, bonding as father and son is the best outcome. Here's Rusty sharing their story so far: "After 26 years in the Coast Guard…Read More
Posted on January 26, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Mark S. on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Mark came for a tour of Factory Five in March 2020 to meet Dave Smith and the team. After returning home to the United Kingdom, Mark ordered his Mk4, and it arrived at his garage in February 2021. Marks…Read More
Posted on December 22, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The holiday week started off this morning with a family picking up their new Factory Five! Carly D. surprised Hunter L. from Virginia with a Mk4 Roadster kit for Christmas. Today they came by along with family members Kent, Tanner, and Jen L. for a tour and to load everything…Read More
Posted on December 13, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to customer Carl N. from Connecticut on graduating his Type 65 Coupe build! Carl picked-up his Coupe in Fall 2018, and did a bunch of cool customizations to make his Coupe truly one-of-a-kind. Carl's Gen 3 Coupe has a Blueprint 306 Ford engine with a Quick Time bell housing…Read More
Posted on November 29, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
"This car is giving me such joy and fun!" - Bill E. Congratulations to customer Bill from Woodway, TX on completing his Mk4 Roadster build, FFR #10717! Bill took delivery of his Mk4 in June 2023 with his first start and go-kart following in November of that year. The car…Read More
Posted on November 16, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratuatlions to customer Phil D. from Temple, TX on graduating his Mk4 Roadster build! Phil built his Roadster with a BluePrint Engines 427 crate motor, IRS, and his good friend helped with a custom wood dash. "A friend of mine is a good woodworker," wrote Phil. "They did the panel…Read More
Posted on October 28, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has partnered with Factory Five Racing for 5 years to raise awareness and vital support for families facing childhood cancer. Three Factory Five cars built by the foundation have debuted at the SEMA Show. The program's first Mk4 Roadster sold last year at…Read More
Posted on October 22, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This complete Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit turned into a three-year weekend project that became one of the best experiences of customer Joe V.’s life. Finished in stunning BMW Austin Yellow by Ken’s Custom Auto Body, it’s powered by a 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote with a Tremec TKX transmission and…Read More
Posted on October 16, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Big thanks to Donut Media for putting Factory Five builds in the spotlight! See how a Factory Five Roadster stacks up against the original. Full video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mR6ad87M4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mR6ad87M4Read More
Posted on October 15, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We love seeing how our customers push the limits of their Factory Five builds, and the team at Hurrey’s Performance has done exactly that! This build started as a personal project for Dan’s father-in-law, Richard. Dan said he’d assist in the order and build it under one condition: that he…Read More
Posted on October 14, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Ever wondered what 850HP feels like from the passenger seat? Joey Logano shows us how it’s done in his Factory Five Drift Truck! Watch the full video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsBNkEt7m-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsBNkEt7m-4Read More
Posted on October 10, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Every now and then, a story reminds us why the Factory Five community is so special. It’s not just about the cars we build, but the people who build them. Keith and his stepson, Cody, recently experienced a moment that perfectly captures what Factory Five is all about: generosity, craftsmanship,…Read More
Posted on October 6, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re proud to share that Chris D.’s incredible Factory Five MK4 Roadster build has been featured in a recent issue of Coastal Lifestyle Magazine! From forty boxes and a steel frame to a fully finished Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, Chris turned a lifelong dream into reality. “I was born into…Read More
Posted on October 2, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We had a great time having the Austin Healey club here for tour with Dave V. and they brought their cars! It was such a joy to have them. Check out more pictures from their tour below.Read More
Posted on September 30, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
September’s Picture of the Month goes to Alex M. (@alexmak on The Factory Five Forum) and his stunning Mk4 Roadster (FFR #F5R1009815RD), captured during its first car wash of the fall season in sunny southeast Pennsylvania. Shot on an iPhone 16 Pro Max with standard settings and the “Amber” style…Read More
