Factory Fives Featured in 2012 Ford Racing Catalog

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Roadsters and Hot Rods Showcased

It’s well known that we fly the Ford Racing banner high here at Factory Five. We believe in their products and we use them every day.

Still, it’s pretty cool to see our friend’s at Ford Racing feature the Mk4 Roadster and ’33 Hot Rod in their 2012 Performance Parts Catalog along side some of their latest and greatest products.

If you’re looking for a Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog, click here to buy one for $5.00 directly from Ford, or if you happen to stop by Factory Five, you might be able to score a free one since we’ve got a few boxes from SEMA 2011.

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The Mk4 Roadster is featured in the Racing Engine section promoting the new 427 ci 351.

The Factory Five '33 promotes the new 5.0L crate engine.

Our '33 shares the back cover of the 2012 Ford Racing catalog.

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