Posted on June 29, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
“My kit was delivered on May 29, 2023 and I am about 99.5% done right now," wrote Dan. "It has been a blast building this car! I have completed everything myself, including body and paint, along with a few custom touches like the engine-turned firewall, dashboard, and door interior trim…Read More
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Happy Wednesday! Today, we had some exciting pickups! Mike E. picked up a Type 65 Coupe build for Lawrence C. this morning. Later in the afternoon, Tom R. took home his long-awaited Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build. Tom has been dreaming about this moment for a while and even brought…Read More
Posted on June 25, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
The annual London Cobra Show is always a highlight of the year reuniting us with the midwest Factory Five community. Over 150 cars attended this year's LCS car show on Saturday, June 22nd, and Factory Five was well represented with customers coming from all over the country including Ohio, New…Read More
Posted on June 20, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
I got to know Mark Rushbrook some years ago when he decided to build a Factory Five with his son. Back then he was in charge of For Performance and I was in the midst of a Mk4 build with my own son Adam. These days Mark is the Global…Read More
Posted on June 19, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Bruce B. of Vermont recently embarked on his Factory Five 289 Roadster journey, picking it up in the midst of summer heat alongside our team member, Chris. We're excited to follow Bruce's build progress! Later on, we had the pleasure of hosting Robert F. and his wife from Indiana for…Read More
Posted on June 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Matt T. says his Factory Five Mk4 “is a special car to me. I built it with my dad and young son. It’s got a fully built/forged coyote motor mated to a TKX trans with IRS rear. The wheels were custom from BC Forged Wheels. The paint is sponsored…Read More
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
It’s an awesome morning here at Factory Five as we get ready for the Mass Cruisers Car Show at Patriot Place this afternoon. Join us tonight from 4 pm to dusk! Adam M. from Ontario, Canada is also here picking up his Mk4 Roadster. When asked what he’s most excited…Read More
Posted on June 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Emerson M. and his daughter, Julia decided to build a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe car as part of her senior project for high school. He says, "It also coincided with COVID, so it became a COVID project. We started the build in the summer of 2020, and the first…Read More
Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customers Miguel L. and his father Carlos L. from Portugal participated in the recent Iberian Historic Endurance race held in Jerez de La Frontera, Spain. Miguel and Carlos have been racing their Type 65 Coupe for more than 5 years now, and it is powered by a 450 HP Ford…Read More
Posted on June 7, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
We are launching a new video series called "Ask Dave Anything". You can post your questions to our Facebook page, to Instagram, to LinkedIn, The Factory Five Forum, or email to us at askdaveanything@factoryfive.com. I will do my best to answer your questions directly and share almost 30 years of…Read More
Posted on June 6, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Tim C. recently attended the Bethlehem Cars and Coffee, a monthly summer event held at the historic site of the Bethlehem Steel Plant. This gathering attracts thousands of cars from Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, showcasing a diverse range of vehicles, from European and Japanese to American classics and…Read More
Posted on June 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Jeff S.'s GTM had its first track run in several autocrosses, a great way to test the car's handling without major risks. Even though it never got out of second gear, the engine and transmission felt strong, but the car needed a tuned suspension. He says, “My track experience with…Read More
Posted on June 3, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
What a busy and beautiful Monday! Greg Z. and his son from North Carolina kicked off the day with a tour. Later, Leon D. and his wife picked up their Mk4 Roadster, turning his model car hobby into a full-scale passion. (Left to Right: Dave S. with Leon and wife)…Read More
Posted on June 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) events gather driving enthusiasts twice a year in Nevada's desert. Drivers aim for precise target times in various speed classes high-speed racing on the Nevada Highway! Participants race on closed highways, with courses ranging from 90 to 122 miles. Among the participants this year were Factory Five Type…Read More
Posted on June 1, 2024 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
There is an endless amount of skill and talent in the Factory Five community, and we love it when customers share what they do with their cars with their family. Customer Dennis R. from Middle River, Maryland shared some photos of his reverse flow smoker that he built from an…Read More
