Factory Five Customer Andy D. Graduates FFR #6261

Factory Five customer Andy D. from Muskego, WI shared the news that he has officially graduated FFR# 6261, a M3 Roadster with a Sean Hyland 4.6L DOHC putting out 455HP mated to a Tremec TKO 600.

Andy’s Mk3 arrived in August 2007 and it was finished in February 2013, just in time for the World of Wheels show in Milwaukee. During the show, Andy was award “Best in Class – Road Racers”!

Along with the 4.6 and Tremex TKO 600, Andy’s Mk3 features a 3-Link and FFR Halibrand 9″ and 10.5″ x 17 Halibrand replica wheels with Eagle F1 tires.The body and paint was done by Coolkustoms.com in Franklin, WI. and the color is 1970 Chevy Astro Blue.

Congratulations on a a great build, Andy, and on your World of Wheels award!

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