I made the call to scrub FFR operations for the day. The drive in wasn’t bad, and most roads are clear. Unfortunately our plow crew was late, and the day dawned with 3-4′ drifts in the back parking lot! We will be at work and at full strength tomorrow. Sorry for any difficulties this may cause.
Dave Smith
President
“A little over ten years ago I watched the Factory Five Racing delivery truck pull into my driveway. At that time I never would have imagined the impact a single car would have on my life” – Chris Hein. Chris Hein attended the 2026 Sick Week event, and earned a Top 3 finish with his storied Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod drag car! Chris’ Hot Rod is powered by a 388 twin turbo LS with a T-56 6-speed manual transmission. His best pass at Sick Week was a 8.58 with an average of 8.82 resulting in a third place finish… Read More »
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 »
Factory Five Customers Mike and Rocky R. from Clinton Township, MI earned 1st Place in the Handbuilt Sports Class at the 73rd Detroit Autorama! Mike started his complete kit Coupe build about a year ago installed a 535 HP 363 SBF with a TKX transmission, Sniper 4150 EFI, Moser 8.8″ solid axle with 3.55 gears, 3-link rear rear suspension, Wilwood brakes, power steering, A/C, leather steering wheel, and American Racing wheels. He also installed so custom features like door pockets with cell phone chargers, a single LEF for low lumination while driving at night, and a rear view camera. “Super… Read More »
