Builder holding awards with MK4 Roadster

Factory Fives Take 1st & 2nd at Chicago World of Wheels!

Posted on March 13, 2026 by in What's New

Factory Five customers Jason H. and Pat S. were awarded 1st and 2nd Place at the World of Wheels Chicago event this year! Jason shared the news on the Cobra Owners of Illinois (COIL) Facebook group page saying, “Great day for the club!”

Jason was also presented another award in addition to earning 1st Place with his Mk4 Roadster. “So something crazy happened last night. I didn’t even go to the award ceremony because it’s really when you look around and think it’s not a competition with some of these other guys,” wrote Jason. “But last night they awarded me Outstanding Competition for the entire show!”

Jason built his Mk4 Roadster with a custom 347, TKX transmission, 8.8″ solid axle with 3-link rear suspension, driver and passenger chrome roll bars, power steering, 15″ Halibrand wheels. The paint is Randy Apple Red with Ford Pearl White stripes.

Patrick built his Mk4 Roadster with a 351W, power steering, 8.8″ solid axle with 3-link rear suspension, stainless steel side exhaust, diamond stitched door panels, driver and passenger chrome roll bars, and 17″ Halibrand Wheels.

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