Chris M. Wins Best in Show with Mk3 Roadster!

Congratulations to Factory Five Mk3 owner Chris M. on earning Best in Show at the Bristol Motor Speedway Cars and Guitars event! It was the first time Chris had taken his Roadster to an event after purchasing the completed Mk3 earlier this year.

Chris had been dreaming of building a car with his Dad, an old street rodder, for over 40 years. They had been working on their build plans, but then Chris’ Dad passed away. Chris purchased the Mk3 Roadster and is going to be working on it to honor his Dad.

Chris bought from someone who completed a rebuild of this Mk3 Roadster back in 2019. It is powered by a 351 stroker with a Holley Sniper EFI, Tremec 5 speed transmission, optional soft top, and Chris is already planning out some changes of his own like updating the interior with new carpet, adding another gauge, and swapping out the hood pins. He is also putting together some engine mods, but nothing too radical.

Glad you are making your dream a reality, Chris, and welcome to the Factory Five family!

Latest Factory Five News

Damon P. Graduates 30th Anniversary Mk5 #11 of 30

Congratulations to Factory Five customer Damon P. on graduating his Mk5 Roadster build! Like other recent Mk5 graduate, Doug S., Damon also built one of the Factory Five 30th Anniversary Special Edition Mk5 Roadster, #11 of 30. Damon received his Mk5 in June 2025, and built it with a BluePrint Engines 427 CID Stage 2 HO, Tremec TKO 600, Holley Sniper 2 EFI, Ansen tri-color valve covers, IRS, 18″ 30th Anniversary Bronze Halibrand Wheels, Holley returnless fuel system, Radium Engineering fuel dampening system and fuel pressure gauge power steering, power brakes, and bronze Anniversary chassis with almost all other bare… Read More »

Read More

Five Deals from the Factory Five Guys!

2026 is off to a great start, and the team wants to keep the momentum going! They have put together a sale for all of our kits to help you build your car your way this year. Score a Free IRS Upgrade OR Save $2,026 Off Options on Mk5 Roadsters, Mk4 Roadsters, Type 65 Coupe, and ’33 Hot Rod To ensure your finest ride is possible, we are offering FREE IRS Upgrades (up to $3,199 in value). Our Independent Rear Suspension is the best suspension configuration Factory Five has to offer. This upgrade package includes: OR you can save $2,026… Read More »

Read More

SoCal Factory Five Owners Meet Up for Some Cars & Coffee

It’s officially car show season everywhere, and 12 Factory Fives in SoCal met up at the Cars and Coffee event this past Saturday in San Clemente. Among them were customers Hal C., Tim W., David H., Bud C,, John S., Kevin H., Bart H., Tony V., and Dennis A. The San Clemente Cars and Coffee is a weekly event and is the largest in Orange County so we’re stoked to hear that Factory Five was well represented with these customer builds. Click here to watch a quick YouTube short of the Factory Five Roadsters and Coupe from this event. Photos… Read More »

Read More
Top