Happy July 4th from Factory Five!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

“I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states. Yet through all the gloom I see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth all the means. This is our day of deliverance.” – John Adams (1735–1826)

We hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July weekend! Factory Five Racing will be on Monday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.

Photo by Christian at High Octane Image.

The main image photo is from Factory Five customers Kyle and Jennifer N.’s Mk3 Roadster. Click here to read about their build.

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