Dear Factory Five, As we approach the holidays, I want to share a special journey that started with a dream—and a tribute to my daughter, Briaana, who we lost to leukemia in October 2018. She was only 18, full of love, and the light of our lives. As we head…Read More
Stephen P. and his friend Jim picked up his 289 Roadster bright and early this morning! Steve mentioned he didn’t have anyone document his previous kit pickup 20 years ago, so we were excited to document the beginning of his 289 build story today! It’s always a blast kicking off…Read More
Check out Dr. Eric’s MkIV Roadster in action. A perfect mix of performance and style, this car really shows off his love for classic design. Filmed in Moorpark, CA, it’s definitely a head-turner. For more, follow @doctorbui. https://youtube.com/shorts/2hMoKHywVNI?si=1UKsaJSJYs8pFwFqRead More
We’re lucky to have some of our own staff at Factory Five who are also Factory Five customers. Our tech, Dave V., and his family have built and owned multiple Factory Fives. Recently, Dave’s mom, Sue V., was featured in Motorhead Magazine, a local Rhode Island publication. Congratulations to Sue…Read More
Clint F. and his family—Lindsay (wife), Avery (daughter), and Cameron (son)—visited Factory Five this afternoon while in town visiting his parents. Traveling all the way from Colorado, the family has been hard at work on their Mk4 Roadster. Fun fact: Clint made a mug with a Roadster on it back…Read More
We’re excited to announce the Picture of the Month for December is FFR #7469! Congratulations to Bob R. (@PhoneGUy on the Factory Five Forum) from West Bloomfield, Michigan. His beautifully crafted 15th Anniversary Roadster, set against the backdrop of Cranbrook Academy and Observatory, showcases its elegance and detail. The iconic…Read More
This sunny Friday morning, David L., along with his nephew Michael, brother Eddy, and wife Kathy, picked up his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster! A former Lockheed Martin engineer, David is no stranger to tackling projects, and this build is no exception. David’s Mk4 will feature a TKX transmission, a powerful…Read More
Congratulations to Steven L., his uncle Sam, and his son Ben for making the journey to Factory Five from Canada, to pick up Steven's Mk4 Roadster kit! Despite the rainy weather, their enthusiasm brightened up the warehouse during the kit loading. We look forward to following their build progress and…Read More
Building a Factory Five car is more than a kit car—it’s a family experience. Reflecting this holiday season, customer Brian C. shared how three generations bonded over the project: from painting the car with his dad (despite weathering the fresh paint for a vintage look), to his son lending a…Read More
The week ends with strong representation from our Canadian customers! From Montreal, Gilles L. and his wife made the trip to Wareham to pick up their Mk4 Roadster kit yesterday. Today, Coupe-R owner and Ontario resident Kirk M. drove the distance to visit, check brake measurements and score a set…Read More
Monday was a busy day at Factory Five with two exciting customer pickups! Chaun C. and his family made the trip from Ontario, Canada, to pick up their Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit. After restoring a Ford Galaxy 500, they were ready to dive into their dream build with us.…Read More
Here’s a look at Day 2 of SEMA! Our friend, Joey Logano stopped by to check out his XTF and ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck. We’re also debuting our XTF Stage 1 kit! Click here to learn more. We visited with customers in attendance, including a custom Mk4 Roadster owner.…Read More
Exciting news! The Austin Hatcher Foundation's custom-built 2024 Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is at SEMA, has sold for $100,000 on Bring a Trailer! This special edition Mk4 Roadster, crafted by pediatric cancer patients in our Industrial Arts Therapy Program under professional supervision, blends classic with modern power—a 460-hp Ford Gen…Read More
Setup is complete, and we're officially ready for this year’s SEMA Show! Catch our classic Factory Fives and MotorTrend Anniversary Coupe in Central Hall, Booth number 22331, and our Factory Five trucks in West Hall, Booth number 61091. The show starts tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates. Let the show…Read More
A few years ago, Dan D. and his trusty skeleton, Fred, had a Halloween adventure! After a Trunk-or-Treat, they witnessed a hit-and-run and gave chase, dodging debris along the way. They missed the plate number, but back at the scene, a witness had found it! Fred and Dan shared a…Read More
Vinnie K. celebrates Halloween in Top Gun garb! He says, “Growing up, Top gun was the hit movie. Part 2 Maverick brought it back. My wife Wendy and I had a costume party that Saturday so we planned accordingly. It was an easy costume for the both of us to…Read More
It’s a busy fall Friday here at Factory Five! We’ve got half a dozen pick-ups today, and none of them are staying in the States! This morning, Chris S. from Canada picked up his Mk4 Roadster. Then, four more (2 Roadsters and 2 Coupes) headed out to Dan W. from…Read More
John H.’s Factory Five journey began in 2007 when he built his first Mk3 Roadster while his wife was pregnant with their daughter, Carrie. Now, he’s taking on a new project—a ’33 Hot Rod—alongside the whole family, including his high school-aged kids, Dylan and Carrie. The family even made an…Read More
Credit: 129photos.com Jack's Factory Five story began several years ago on a fall run with some local Cobra enthusiasts in East Tennessee. Even though he didn't have his Cobra yet, they embraced him and his '97 Viper GTS as one of the crew. That set the plan in motion for…Read More
Quotes and excerpts from Engineered Perfection by Shane Wishnowsky, with photography by Glen McNamara. Llewellyn Picton’s Factory Five '33 Hot Rod is a stunning blend of classic design and modern engineering, with inspiration that dates back to the iconic '33 Ford coupe, reimagined by Factory Five Racing. As the article…Read More
Dear Factory Five, As we approach the holidays, I want to share a special journey that started with a dream—and a tribute to my daughter, Briaana, who we lost to leukemia in October 2018. She was only 18, full of love, and the light of our lives. As we head…Read More 
