Posted on June 25, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
I met Jim Youngs in 1995, and he has been in the middle of the kit car industry ever since. Jim produces the best and the only kit car magazine in the county, and this month his friend and kit car expert Steve Temple wrote a great cover article on…Read More
Posted on June 24, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
June has been a busy month here at Factory Five after attending the Hot Rod Power Tour, holding our 16th annual Open House, and launching the new 818 into production, but we're not slowing down just yet! We're ending June by attending the Bass Pro Shops Cruise-In on June 27th…Read More
Posted on June 18, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
No matter how many Roadsters you see, you never get tired of looking at this classic shape. The 16th Annual Factory Five Open House held last weekend was definitely one for the record books! The weather was absolutely perfect with clear blue skies, and mid-70s temperatures. There were close to…Read More
Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Jack B. received delivery of his Mk4 Roadster the other day and posted photos on thefactoryfiveforum.com (customer online community). These are the kind of photos that we love to receive as Jack is at the headwaters of a really fun project. Congratulations and good luck to Jack…Read More
Posted on June 11, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
It's hard to believe that we hosted our first Open House in 1997. Every year since then, we've taken the time to open the doors to the shop and spend the day with friends, family, and customers. This year, the Open House is going to be held on June 15th,…Read More
Posted on June 10, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer and forum member John H. from Florida recently posted his Graduation thread for his Mk4 Roadster, FFR 7388! John purchased his Mk4 in November 2010 with the Factory Five IRS, 15" Halibrand Replica Wheels, polished stainless steel side pipes, front and rear nudge bars, leather seats, sun…Read More
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The 2013 Hot Rod Power Tour is getting close to the end and you can view hundreds of pictures from the event over on Hot Rod's blog. Here's a few great images of Factory Fives during this year's tour and there's even more in the galleries. Click here to check…Read More
Posted on June 5, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
This year's Hot Rod Power Tour started out in Arlington, TX and we just got a quick video update from the road. The weather has been generally sunny and VERY hot. So far the guys have had a blast with the roadsters and Hot Rods, swapping rides along each leg…Read More
Posted on June 5, 2013 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Factory Five customer Stephen C., owner of East Texas Muscle Cars, sent us a link to an article on LSXTV.com featuring his Mk4 Roadster. Steve decided to install an LS1 with Eagle rods and Wiseco pistons, featuring forced induction via twin turbos and making nearly 1,000 HP! Stephen also mentioned…Read More
