Factory Fives Set Records at Mecum 2022

This week, Factory Fives set new records for auction prices of customer-built cars. The Mecum auto auction in Kissimmee, FL offered three Factory Five Roadsters (one Mk3 and two Mk4s), and a very well-built Type 65 Coupe. The Roadsters sold for between $74,800 and $110,000. The Coupe for $121,000! Check out the cars below.

FFR Type 65 Coupe: Sold for $121,000!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 5.0L Coyote V-8 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Power steering
  • Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with vented rotors
  • Finished in Blue with Black interior
  • Hurst shifter with Carroll Shelby shift knob
  • Bucket seats
  • Air conditioning
  • Simpson safety belts
  • Tachometer
  • Center console gauge cluster
  • Daytona floor mats
  • Rear spoiler
  • Side exhaust
  • Aluminum radiator with electric fan
  • 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with simulated knock-offs
  • Michelin Pilot Sport tires

Click here to see more photos and the full listing on Mecum’s site.

FFR Mk4 Roadster: Sold for $110,00!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This vehicle has been donated by the seller with proceeds to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
  • Ford Performance Parts X2 347 CI engine
  • Edelbrock EFI system
  • Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
  • Moser 8.8 inch differential
  • 3-link solid axle rear end housing with 3.55 gears
  • Power steering
  • Black powdercoated jig-welded tube frame
  • 95 inch wheelbase
  • Factory Five 3-link Deluxe rear suspension with Koni coilovers, forged lower control arms, and panhard bar
  • Koni high performance mono-tube front suspension
  • Ford Mustang GT front brakes with 11 front rotors with twin piston PBR aluminum calipers
  • Factory Five Vintage Halibrand Replica wheels, 17×9 front and 17×10.5 rear
  • Mickey Thompson tires, front 245/45R17 and rear 315/35/R17
  • Deluxe Leather Upgrade Package
  • Air conditioning, heat and defrost
  • GPS gauge set
  • Ford Guardsman Blue with Ford Wimbledon White stripes

Click here to see more photos and the full listing on Mecum’s site.

FFR Mk3 Roadster: Sold for $82,500!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ford 351 CI Windsor V8 engine
  • RPM 408 CI stroker rotating assembly
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads
  • Hydraulic roller cam shaft 224/232/542/563
  • Edelbrock intake manifold
  • 750 CFM Holley carburetor
  • MSD Distributor
  • Tremec TKO600 5-speed transmission
  • Side exhaust
  • Dual roll bars
  • 4-point Simpson harness
  • Auto Meter gauges
  • Serpentine belt
  • Knock-off wheels
  • 1,737 miles since completion
  • Receipts and assembly manual
  • Extra Factory Five serial plate

Click here to see more photos and the full listing on Mecum’s site.

FFR Mk4 Roadster: Sold for $74,800

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra Replica titled as a 2020 Assembled Vehicle
  • 5.0L Coyote V-8 engine
  • 5-speed TKO manual transmission
  • Titles as Factory Five
  • 17″ Halibrands
  • Stainless exhaust and chrome rollbar

Click here to see more photos and the full listing on Mecum’s site.

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