Vincent P. Picks Up His Mk4!

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New

Vincent P. from Lakeland, FL (originally from New York) has dreamed of this moment for years. This morning, he walked in with a Factory Five Roadster ad he’d kept in his garage since 2004! Inspired by a neighbor’s original 427, Vincent always knew he’d build his own.

Now building his own, he plans to install a 429 engine and go for a period-correct look. With years of experience building cars like Mustangs and a De Tomaso Pantera, he’s ready to dive in.

Vincent’s friend Steve, a Porsche enthusiast and long-time build partner, joined him—and after fitting in the Mk5, he might just be a convert!

Congrats, Vincent, on making your dream a reality.

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