Posted on May 28, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customers Ron and Rochelle V. brought their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, F5R226DC, to the 6th annual Speed & Style Show in Old Town Alexandria, VA the other weekend, and the car was a big hit with show attendees! "Thanks for making a GREAT product and to those who helped…Read More
Posted on May 21, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
2025 was a milestone year for Factory Five as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary (1995-2025)! To mark the occasion, we put together special edition kits for our Mk5 Roadster and Type 65 Coupe. We are excited to share the news that Doug S. from Southlake, TX has graduated his 30th…Read More
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The warm weather is here, and the crew came up with five (5) ways to help you get started building your Factory Five! You can take 5% off of every kit and 10% off all options right from the get go. If you prefer, you can score a free IRS…Read More
Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Like many of us, Bill B. from Stratford, NH has been a car enthusiast his whole life. Bill has worked as a communications system technician, engineer, and owned his businesses throughout New England, and has recently decided it is time to get back to his real passion: building cars. Last…Read More
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Paul H. from Spokane, WA took home 2nd Place in the Handbuilt Sports Car Class at this year's Spokane Speed and Custom Car Show! Paul purchased his Mk4 Roadster (chassis #9847) in June 2020, and built the car with his son after attending the Factory Five Build School at…Read More
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It was a pleasure to host Mk4 customer Chris and Wendy D. from Navarre. FL at Factory Five this week! Chris built a Mk4 Roadster the other year, and was also featured in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine. While on vacation in New England, they took the opportunity to visit Factory Five…Read More
Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Congratulations to Factory Five customer Westley B. from Virginia on graduating his Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe build! Westley received his Coupe kit in late Summer 2024, and said it was a fun journey. Westley installed a Scott Shafiroff 427ci small block Ford in his Type 65 Coupe along with…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
