Factory Five Customer Gary F. and FFR #4683 Travel Around Europe

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

It’s amazing just how far the Factory Five community spans, and we were reminded of this recently by customer Gary F. from southern Spain. Gary visited Factory Five’s Wareham headquarters back in 2012 during a motorcycle tour of the United States (you can read about his trip here). It wasn’t long after that when Gary found a finished Mk2 Roadster for sale in California, which he quickly purchased.

The Mk2 was shipped from Los Angeles to London where Gary then began a tour across Europe, ultimately ending in southern Spain. Gary and his wife have done the drive from Spain to London and back a few times now in the car in all sorts of weather condition. “While we prefer sunshine,” writes Gary, “bad weather does not prevent us from driving the car, including heavy rain. We find the faster the car is driven in the rain, the drier we stay.”

Gary’s son Charlie behind the wheel of their Mk2 Roadster in Spain.

Gary said he enjoys driving his Factory Five through the mountain roads the most. One thing is for certain: The Roadster draws a ton of attention in Spain wherever he takes it!

Here are some specs on the car:

FFR Serial Number # FFR4635
FFR ball joint, front suspension, upper arm
Summit clutch cable and quadrant
FMS fuel pump 190L
FMS clutch kit 10.5 inch
FMS Ford racing flywheel
Shortened and balanced driveline
FFR upper and lower rear control arms
FFR Autometer gauge set
FFR Bilstein coilover rear shocks and springs
FFR Bilstein coilover front shocks and springs
Earl’s oil cooling system and thermostat
Custom made cooling system and overflow tank
Side pipe heat shields
FMS 3.55 rear end
Ford T-5 transmission
Ford 5.0L engine with an estimated +/- 350 HP
24# fuel injectors

Paint by Ken’s Custom Auto Paint, Yuba City
Custom fabricated wheels, with MT street radials.

Thanks for sharing these great photos, Gary! Keep us posted on your trips in the Roadster throughout Europe!

Latest Factory Five News

Bill B. Shares an Update on His Mk5 Build

April 20, 2026

Every build has a story—but some take a lifetime to begin. After decades as a technician, engineer, and business owner—building companies, leading teams, and designing critical communications systems across New England—I decided at 50 to return to where it all started: a passion for cars. That decision became Blue Hills Customs. This MK5 Roadster is more than a project—it’s the first expression of a vision to create ultra-premium, one-off roadsters that blend classic design with modern performance and reliability. Factory Five Racing provided the perfect canvas. The MK5 isn’t just a kit—it’s a foundation that allows builders to bring something truly… Read More »

Paul H. and his Mk4 Earn 2nd Place at Spokane Speed!

April 14, 2026

Customer Paul H. from Spokane, WA took home 2nd Place in the Handbuilt Sports Car Class at this year’s Spokane Speed and Custom Car Show! Paul purchased his Mk4 Roadster (chassis #9847) in June 2020, and built the car with his son after attending the Factory Five Build School at Mott Community College. They built the Mk4 with a 5.0 Coyote from a 2013 F150, Trememc 2650, IRS, 17″ Halibrand wheels, vinyl dash with glovebox, leather seats, and vintage gauges. They painted the car Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue stripes. This past winter, Paul add front and rear sways bars… Read More »

Mk4 Customers Chris and Wendy D. Visit Factory Five

April 9, 2026

It was a pleasure to host Mk4 Chris and Wendy D. from Navarre. FL at Factory Five this week! Chris built a Mk4 Roadster the other year, and was also featured in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine. While on vacation in New England, they took the opportunity to visit Factory Five in Wareham to meet the team and tour the factory. “It was great to meet the FFR team! I had an amazing time. I’m still riding that high. I only wish I would’ve come up sooner. Dave Smith is awesome. Reminds me a lot of my dad and myself. I could’ve… Read More »