Factory Five Crew Loads Up 2013 SEMA Cars

The Factory Five show and event truck was loaded and headed west for Las Vegas last night.  This year, we have 14 Factory Fives in the 2013 SEMA Show.  We are lucky to have a tremendous amount of support from the Factory Five community.  Factory Five customers will be helping in the booth, displaying their cars, and adding a ton of depth to our show effort.  Here are a few photos of some of the cars we are taking.

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Our best-selling Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is heading to SEMA with new Sherwin Williams paint colors, 18″ prototype Halibrand Replica Wheels, and upgraded Coyote 5.0L engine.

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Nate Johnson’s ’33 Hot Rod drove this year’s Hot Rod Power Tour and will be displayed in our booth at SEMA 2013.  Shown here with soft top, Salt Flats rims, and bike fenders.

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There will be 4 all-new 818 cars at this year’s SEMA Show.  This red 818S shows the new soft top design.

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Factory Five customer Gary C. has built another jaw-dropping GTM.  This one is set to debut in Toyo Tires display.

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Our partners at Wilwood Brakes contracted a 818S for their crew.  This one is showing plenty of carbon panels, Wilwood’s new 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, and if you noticed, right hand drive for our Australian, United Kingdom, and RHD countries.

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The final version of the 818S interior with new door panels and cockpit features will be shown at SEMA.

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Wilwood’s 818S rear brakes look great in nickel finish.

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The new 818 soft top adds a different look to the 818.

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These are just a few of the cars that will be at this year’s show.  Factory Five customer Karen Salvaggio is bringing her race Coupe and her West Coast Championship Challenge Car.  Factory Five customer Wayne Presley will be unveiling his 818S with the crew from Toyo Tires.  Gary Hagar from Hack Shack is bringing his ’33 Hot Rod for the featured vehicles area.  We have a few more surprises planned and will have full show and event coverage on our website, on the forums, and our Facebook page.  For more photos, visit our Show & Event photo gallery.

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