Bethany’s Mk4 Roadster Roars to Life for the First Time!

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

“WE DID IT! My car ran for the first time ever today! Three years in the making, and I never could have expected just how excited I would be when it ran for the first time.” @bethanyscobra

“In just a few weeks, it’ll be three years since I got my chassis and first parts from Factory Five. Balancing high school and now studying mechanical engineering at Tufts, I’ve been working on this car every chance I get.

After a week and a half of troubleshooting engine wiring, I found a tiny issue—a faulty pin in the distributor connector. I fixed it, and the car finally started! This is easily one of the most exciting moments of my life. I can’t wait to get it on the road!”

Specs: Factory Five Mk4 Roadster, Ford Small Block 427, Fuel Injected, 541 Horsepower, Independent Rear Suspension, Power Steering

Congratulations, Bethany! We’ve loved following your journey and can’t wait to see your Mk4 Roadster on the road soon!

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