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 March 24, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
In 2020, customer Donny N. from Georgia started his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build with his wife and kids. 4 years and 3 months later, they started work on their next Factory Five project, a Type 65 Coupe! "My first build was a MK4 Roadster powered by a Coyote Gen…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 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 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 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 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five Build School is a hands-on experience that gives customers the knowledge and confidence to tackle their own builds and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people! Here’s a look at what happened during this past weekend's class at Mott Community College. Day 1 Initial Assembly Day one went…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 November 12, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
SEMA 2025 has been a whirlwind! We're finally settled back here in Wareham and want to share a recap of last week. Our Anniversary Mk5 Roadster with the hard-top! On SEMA Day 1 we kicked things off with our friends Joey Logano, BluePrint Engines, Ford Racing and more! Our close…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 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 1, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After four years of work, Chris W.'s '35 Hot Rod Truck is finished and ready for a 'Cruise for Cancer' Cars & Coffee event in Sarasota, Florida! Painted by his son-in-law, Ben H., his '35 Hot Rod Truck wears a custom sky blue metallic from Advanced Auto Paint in Bradenton,…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
Posted on September 15, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
When Evan R. recently shared a wedding photo featuring a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster as his getaway car, the caption read: “The Cobra is done Oh yeah and we got married." But behind that lighthearted caption is a story about a project that brought a dad and his three sons…Read More
Posted on September 9, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
“Age 11 here. My brother Stuart at 13. A 1989 Foxbody becomes an AC Cobra. I turned 31 today. Time flies!!” – Spencer P.Read More
