Day 14 of 20: Twenty Year Anniversary Mk4

For day 14 of our 20 comes news of a Special Edition Mk4 Roadster to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.  We are planning to build only 20 of these special 20th Anniversary kits.  The very first kit is scheduled for the Ohio Cobra Club and will serve as the 2016 raffle car for the London Cobra Show.

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To celebrate 20 years, we decided to build the very best Roadster that we could.  Each of these serial numbered 20 Year Anniversary cars will include high-end options and also some very special features not currently available on any Factory Five.  The 20 Year Anniversary kit includes:

– Custom silver powdercoated frame and custom white powdercoated footbox aluminum
-All-new suspension which includes double-adjustable KONI shocks and an all-new 2015 Ford Mustang-based independent rear suspension
– All-new Wilwood disc brakes and custom silver calipers
– All-new 18″ Halibrand Wheels
– Serial numbered gauge set with GPS speedometer
– Full chrome and stainless steel options including roll bar, grommets, front and rear bumpers, and side exhaust
– New padded dash and glove box
– Leather seats
– Special 20th Anniversary side badges

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Join us next week at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA for the official unveil of this special car.  The car will also be at our 2015 Open House.  Orders can be placed starting next Friday, June 12th with full details and pricing at that time.

These 20 cars will be offered on a priority basis to existing Factory Five customers.

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