Steve G. Graduates His Mk4 Roadster: Wildfire

Steve G. from Denver, Iowa is a retired heavy duty truck technician, and in August 2021, he placed his order to build his dream car – a Mk4 Roadster. “You hear of many people saying that building a Cobra kit car would be their dream,” wrote Steve, “and it for sure was a top dream on mine.”

Steve received his kit in March 2022, and built his Roadster with a BluePrint 427, Tremec 5 speed transmission, IRS with 3.55 gears, Wilwood front and rear brakes, Factory Five diamond stitched door panels and seats, heater/defroster, Russ Thompson turn signal switch, and 18″ Halibrand Wheels. The paint is 2012 Ford Tricoat White Pearl with silver stripes.

Steve named his Mk4 Roadster “Wildfire,” and the build is dedicated to two family members who have passed away – his late wife, Carol, and his daughter, Brenda Marie.

“The past 26 months of this build have been the best of my 70 years here on this earth,” wrote Steve. “I cannot thank Factory Five enough. The company and all of you are amazing.  I know you of all people understand that the pictures alone don’t do it justice as they can’t even begin to show what “Widlfire” is truly made of.  Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the healing. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you for the entire experience. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!”

Thank you Steve for sharing your story and being part of the Factory Five community! Congratulations on graduating your beautiful Mk4 Roadster build, and we look forward to hearing more stories of how you and your family enjoy the car.

Latest Factory Five News

Five Deals from the Factory Five Guys Ends Soon!

2026 is off to a great start, and the team wants to keep the momentum going! They have put together a sale for all of our kits to help you build your car your way this year. Score a Free IRS Upgrade OR Save $2,026 Off Options on Mk5 Roadsters, Mk4 Roadsters, Type 65 Coupe, and ’33 Hot Rod To ensure your finest ride is possible, we are offering FREE IRS Upgrades (up to $3,199 in value). Our Independent Rear Suspension is the best suspension configuration Factory Five has to offer. This upgrade package includes: OR you can save $2,026… Read More »

Read More

From Track to Street: Ben F.’s Factory Five Challenge Car

For five years, Factory Five customer Ed Boothman and his team competed in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in a modified Challenge Car. After the 2012 event, the car was retired, and eventually sold by Ed. It is now owned by Ben F. from New Hampshire who has shared the news that he has completed converting the 25 Hours Challenge Car into a steet car. “My father and I took the tour down at Factory Five in late 90s,” said Ben. “and “That cemented what I wanted to do: open a shop and work on old English vehicles.” Ben took… Read More »

Read More

Jesse L. Scores Autocross Top Time of Day in Mk4!

Like so many of us, Jesse L. has been thinking of owning a AC Cobra since he was young. His dream became a reality in February 2025 when he purchased his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit to start building with his daughter, Claire. They recently shared the exciting news that they have reached the go-kart stage and decided to take it to their local autocross. Jesse tells the story better than we could, so we’ll let him take it from here: “This idea of getting an AC Cobra started, like I am sure many people do, with an adolescent idea,” said… Read More »

Read More
Top