Jason P., from Ontario, Canada, picked up his Factory Five kit in July 2023 and started his build in January 2024. With a clear vision in mind, he installed a Coyote engine, Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission, and 4-link suspension, building his dream car from the ground up. The finishing touch?…Read More
Patrick W.’s Factory Five build story spans over a decade and is filled with family memories, friendships, and a whole lot of passion for cars. It all began back in 2005 when Patrick picked up his Mk3 Roadster kit. Like many others, the build took time, and it wasn't until…Read More
Congratulations to Ernesto and Debbie Abadi on their recent wedding! This amazing hot rod, built by Ernesto, his father Walter, and the whole family, made the perfect backdrop for their special day. Check out these beautiful photos from their wedding shoot!Read More
In Panama, the Abadi family has turned their passion for cars into a lasting family legacy, embodied by their beautiful Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod. This car has become far more than just a car—it’s a cherished family heirloom, lovingly built by Walter Abadi, his sons, and the entire family…Read More
The new MotorTrendTV series Build for Off Road premiered in August 2024 with host by Ian Johnson. The first two episodes feature the Factory Five team as they build an XTF Extreme Truck, which NASCAR Champion Joey Logano plans to give away to his charity. The series showcases off-road vehicles…Read More
One of the tech questions we get on the XTF Extreme Truck is how difficult is it to move the cab from the donor 2015-2020 F-150 Super Crew Cab chassis to the Factory Five chassis. We showed us doing it with Ian Johnson on his new TV Show Build for…Read More
To inspire you to spend some time building or driving this weekend, here’s a look at Factory Five customer Ben’s perfect day in his Mk4 Roadster. Ben D.’s Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is powered by a Blueprint 347, with a stunning paint job by Michael Everson. After six years of…Read More
John W. stopped by Factory Five in his 289 Roadster Friday afternoon. We couldn't wait to share this beautiful car and the details with you all! John's 289 FIA was picked to be on of the top two premier cars at the Mass Cruisers Car Club show at Patriot Place…Read More
Check out episode 4 of Ask Dave Anything featuring questions on if Factory Five sells completed cars, will we open another location, what chassis number did production start with, what motorcycles does Dave own, and where did the name Factory Five Racing come from. Have a question you'd like to…Read More
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…Read More
"Built my dream car for my birthday." — Pietro Pietro dreamed of owning a car like this, so he built it into existence and celebrated his birthday with his Factory Five Mk2 Roadster! Pietro's build features titanium gray stripes, a 427 Windsor Stroker engine, and Factory Five carbon fiber dashboard.…Read More
We had an awesome afternoon hosting the Manx Club at Factory Five, with about 40 Manx cars joining our XTFs in the front lot and over 100 people in attendance! Many club members drove back with some Factory Five garb to show off. Factory Five President Dave Smith gave everyone…Read More
Todd M. has been part of the Factory Five family from the very beginning, building many Factory Five cars over the years. It all started with his personal build. One day he received an offer he couldn’t refuse, and it ignited his passion for building. Todd’s next project is a…Read More
David's Factory Five Speedstar has already earned a name for itself, winning first place at its first car show and getting looks wherever he goes. His most recent award was a Vintage Motorsports Cruise Award plaque at the annual Factory Five Night put on by Mass Cruisers at Patriot Place.…Read More
Officially, Summer ends and Fall begins on September 22nd, but Labor Day is typically considered the end of Summer, and we have to reluctantly end our Summer Sale this weekend, September 7-8. Order now to receive the sale. Save thousands on your Factory Five build today. We've got a great…Read More
Factory Five Night at Patriot Place was unforgettable! It was one of the biggest nights we've had, with over 30 Factory Five cars lining up proudly under the setting sun. The drive up was just as much fun as the event itself, with team members and customers alike soaking up…Read More
The 2024 Cruise-in a.k.a. "Open House Lite" was a big success. The weather was perfect, clear blue skies and temps in the mid 70s with no humidity! We kicked off at 9am, although a few guys showed up early. The buildings were open for walk-throughs and President Dave Smith gave…Read More
Customer Kevin C. received his Factory Five Racing 25th Anniversary Mk4 Roadster kit on November 2, 2019, marking the start of a rewarding build process. Kevin ordered the kit in September 2019, and by July of 2021 Kevin completed and registered his Mk4 Roadster! Kevin’s anniversary kit key features include…Read More
Factory Five Cruise-In, a.k.a. "Open House Lite," Saturday, August 24th Join us here at Factory Five on Saturday, August 24th from 9 am to noon for a fun cruise-in! This event, unofficially known as the "Open House Lite," is a fun Saturday morning version of Cars & Coffee here at…Read More
Scott W. from Illinois has been dreaming of his Factory Five build for 20 years. He chose a 289 with a 302 engine over a Mk4 Roadster with a 427. Scott jokes that his aim is “to go fast around corners instead of through them.” He saved up for his…Read More
Jason P., from Ontario, Canada, picked up his Factory Five kit in July 2023 and started his build in January 2024. With a clear vision in mind, he installed a Coyote engine, Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission, and 4-link suspension, building his dream car from the ground up. The finishing touch?…Read More 
