Posted on March 25, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congratulations on Picture of the Month to Customer Steve L. (@GoDadGo on The Factory Five Forum) who took his MK4 Roadster (#8515) on a private rally through South Mississippi, where it turned heads and kept pace with modern performance cars—“no power steering, no ABS, no auto transmission, just raw, unfiltered…Read More
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
It has been just over one year since Vijay and his family finished their build. He says, “Our Factory Five Roadster has brought us nothing but smiles and good memories. My wife and I took it on a 300-mile road trip around Arizona for our 10-year anniversary, my son and…Read More
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Charles S. didn’t just build a car—he brought a dream to life in his own garage! His Factory Five Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe (F5R1000433DC) is powered by a Gen 3 Coyote paired with a Tremec TKX. With a custom paint job by Dream Auto Clinic in Valley Center, Kansas…Read More
Posted on March 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Brion’s Factory Five Type 65 Coupe hit the track last week at Road Atlanta proving its performance capabilities during testing. Brion Gluck put the Dark Horse Racing Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R to the test at Road Atlanta last weekend, dialing in the car for this month’s Trans Am Series…Read More
Posted on March 7, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Doug H. and his friend David stopped by today to pick up his Mk5 Roadster! Fortunately, they don’t have to travel far since they’re fellow Massachusetts locals. Doug’s build features IRS, Wilwood brakes, and the powerhouse 5.2L Predator GT500 engine under the hood. This one’s going to be something special—we…Read More
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…Read More
Posted on February 21, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Congrats to Ron K. and his family on picking up their Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck! He’s planning to power it with a Blueprint 347 stroker and run a solid axle 3-link setup. Even better, Ron will be turning wrenches alongside his two sons (15 & 17), making it…Read More
Posted on February 17, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Happy Presidents’ Day on behalf of all the employees at Factory Five Racing! This day is in honor of all those who have served as President of the United States. Factory Five is closed today, February 17, 2025 for the President’s Day, and will be back at work here first…Read More
Posted on February 14, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This week, we had some incredible visits that we just had to highlight! Michael B. and his dad traveled from New York to pick up a lifelong dream—a Factory Five Type 65 Coupe. With Factory Five President Dave Smith and Operations team member Matt Crocker there to mark the occasion,…Read More
Posted on February 5, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Lifelong car enthusiast, Joanne N. lived life to the fullest. Cancer didn’t stop her from taking a ride in her dream car! Check out this reel we put together in Joanne's memory on World Cancer Day. https://youtube.com/shorts/jZf9hQ67qAQ?si=u1IGLky02betY67_Read More
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Dave Lindsey in What's New
Customer Bethany Whitten tells Dave the story of how she asked to build a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster for her first car, how her parents supported her, and her plans after graduating Tufts with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Watch the video above or listen in the player below. You can…Read More
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Mk5 Roadster reveal was unforgettable! Hundreds of customers showed up to celebrate the next generation of one of the most iconic cars in history. We ran out of donuts, but there was no shortage of smiles, excitement, and great conversation. Seeing so many customers sit in the Mk5, check…Read More
Posted on January 11, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Factory Five customers have unique build stories, budgets, and timelines, but each build is special. For Sean R., his journey has been about enjoying the process and making memories along the way. After much anticipation, he’s finally completed his dream build. Sean says, “I finally got my VIN number this…Read More
Posted on January 3, 2025 by Nicole Smith in What's New
As we welcome the new year, Jim L. from Placitas, NM celebrates his eye-catching ’33 Hot Rod build – Chassis #1047. This car has been a true labor of love, completed after four years of hard work and dedication. Finished in 2019 Corvette GrandSport Racing Yellow and powered by a…Read More
Posted on December 26, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Dear Factory Five, As we approach the holidays, I want to share a special journey that started with a dream—and a tribute to my daughter, Briaana, who we lost to leukemia in October 2018. She was only 18, full of love, and the light of our lives. As we head…Read More
Posted on December 20, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Stephen P. and his friend Jim picked up his 289 Roadster bright and early this morning! Steve mentioned he didn’t have anyone document his previous kit pickup 20 years ago, so we were excited to document the beginning of his 289 build story today! It’s always a blast kicking off…Read More
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Check out Dr. Eric’s MkIV Roadster in action. A perfect mix of performance and style, this car really shows off his love for classic design. Filmed in Moorpark, CA, it’s definitely a head-turner. For more, follow @doctorbui. https://youtube.com/shorts/2hMoKHywVNI?si=1UKsaJSJYs8pFwFqRead More
Posted on December 17, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re lucky to have some of our own staff at Factory Five who are also Factory Five customers. Our tech, Dave V., and his family have built and owned multiple Factory Fives. Recently, Dave’s mom, Sue V., was featured in Motorhead Magazine, a local Rhode Island publication. Congratulations to Sue…Read More
Posted on December 13, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Clint F. and his family—Lindsay (wife), Avery (daughter), and Cameron (son)—visited Factory Five this afternoon while in town visiting his parents. Traveling all the way from Colorado, the family has been hard at work on their Mk4 Roadster. Fun fact: Clint made a mug with a Roadster on it back…Read More
Posted on December 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
We’re excited to announce the Picture of the Month for December is FFR #7469! Congratulations to Bob R. (@PhoneGUy on the Factory Five Forum) from West Bloomfield, Michigan. His beautifully crafted 15th Anniversary Roadster, set against the backdrop of Cranbrook Academy and Observatory, showcases its elegance and detail. The iconic…Read More
