Mk4 Customers Chris and Wendy D. Visit Factory Five

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

It was a pleasure to host Mk4 customer Chris and Wendy D. from Navarre. FL at Factory Five this week! Chris built a Mk4 Roadster the other year, and was also featured in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine. While on vacation in New England, they took the opportunity to visit Factory Five in Wareham to meet the team and tour the factory.

Dave Smith shows Chris some of the XTF renderings that Kyle is working on in the design studio.

“It was great to meet the FFR team! I had an amazing time. I’m still riding that high. I only wish I would’ve come up sooner. Dave Smith is awesome. Reminds me a lot of my dad and myself. I could’ve hung out and talked for hours. Thanks to everyone for an amazing experience.” – Chris Durbin

Chris gave Dave Smith a sticker for his garage that he named *Pop’s Garage* in honor of his dad who passed along his passion for cars and mechanical engineering onto Chris.

Chris built his Mk4 Roadster with a Gen 2 5.0L Coyote motor, a stock 6-speed transmission, and Moser 8.8 solid axle rear end with 3:55 gears. He gave his build some personal touches with a custom interior and the vibrant 2023 Ford colors. Read more about Chris’ build here.

Chris incredible Factory Five MK4 Roadster was featured in an issue of *Coastal Lifestyle Magazine*! Read more.

Thanks again for coming by to visit Factory Five, Chris! It was great to meet you and Wendy, and we look forward to seeing you soon driving your Mk4 Roadster.

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