In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More
On behalf of everyone at Factory Five Racing, a HUGE congrats to THREE-TIME NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Joey Logano! Team Penske's Logano beat his teammate Ryan Blaney, as well as William Byron, and Tyler Reddick for the Championship. Logano won the first stage this morning and led 107 laps to…Read More
Monday was a busy day at Factory Five with two exciting customer pickups! Chaun C. and his family made the trip from Ontario, Canada, to pick up their Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit. After restoring a Ford Galaxy 500, they were ready to dive into their dream build with us.…Read More
Customer Lou P. from Canada has transformed his Factory Five Type 65 Coupe into a rocket, beginning his journey in October 2017 with a Gen 3 kit. He completed his build September 2019, with a 410 CI naturally aspirated Ford Windsor with AFR 205 heads, Tremec TKO 600 transmission, and…Read More
Here’s a look at Day 2 of SEMA! Our friend, Joey Logano stopped by to check out his XTF and ’35 Hot Rod Drift Truck. We’re also debuting our XTF Stage 1 kit! Click here to learn more. We visited with customers in attendance, including a custom Mk4 Roadster owner.…Read More
Exciting news! The Austin Hatcher Foundation's custom-built 2024 Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is at SEMA, and is now live for auction on Bring a Trailer! This special edition Mk4 Roadster, crafted by pediatric cancer patients in our Industrial Arts Therapy Program under professional supervision, blends classic with modern power—a 460-hp…Read More
Setup is complete, and we're officially ready for this year’s SEMA Show! Catch our classic Factory Fives and MotorTrend Anniversary Coupe in Central Hall, Booth number 22331, and our Factory Five trucks in West Hall, Booth number 61091. The show starts tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates. Let the show…Read More
A few years ago, Dan D. and his trusty skeleton, Fred, had a Halloween adventure! After a Trunk-or-Treat, they witnessed a hit-and-run and gave chase, dodging debris along the way. They missed the plate number, but back at the scene, a witness had found it! Fred and Dan shared a…Read More
Vinnie K. celebrates Halloween in Top Gun garb! He says, “Growing up, Top gun was the hit movie. Part 2 Maverick brought it back. My wife Wendy and I had a costume party that Saturday so we planned accordingly. It was an easy costume for the both of us to…Read More
It’s a busy fall Friday here at Factory Five! We’ve got half a dozen pick-ups today, and none of them are staying in the States! This morning, Chris S. from Canada picked up his Mk4 Roadster. Then, four more (2 Roadsters and 2 Coupes) headed out to Dan W. from…Read More
John H.’s Factory Five journey began in 2007 when he built his first Mk3 Roadster while his wife was pregnant with their daughter, Carrie. Now, he’s taking on a new project—a ’33 Hot Rod—alongside the whole family, including his high school-aged kids, Dylan and Carrie. The family even made an…Read More
Credit: 129photos.com Jack's Factory Five story began several years ago on a fall run with some local Cobra enthusiasts in East Tennessee. Even though he didn't have his Cobra yet, they embraced him and his '97 Viper GTS as one of the crew. That set the plan in motion for…Read More
Quotes and excerpts from Engineered Perfection by Shane Wishnowsky, with photography by Glen McNamara. Llewellyn Picton’s Factory Five '33 Hot Rod is a stunning blend of classic design and modern engineering, with inspiration that dates back to the iconic '33 Ford coupe, reimagined by Factory Five Racing. As the article…Read More
Now that fall is here, we’re reflecting many of the highlights of this past summer. One of the good ones was meeting my Dad's friend Sten Johnson at our family summer home in Michigan. Sten is a regular at Factory Five events from Texas to London, Ohio (he lives in…Read More
Join Dave and Travis today at the Mass Cruisers Car Show! 📍 Location: Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place🕓 Time: 4-6 PM Bring your Factory Five car and receive a special carbon fiber surprise! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts. See you there!Read More
Erik T. recapped his weekend at Ford Fest in Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky, "This past weekend, I completed my goal and attended Ford Fest with fellow Factory Five Roadster owner Dan H. We both competed in the Grand Champion Event, which was supposed to be two days…Read More
Factory Five shipping team member Chris S. got to take the XTF Extreme Truck for the weekend driving through some local trails. He was able make his brother’s homecoming one to remember using the XTF in the photos. “Definitely had a blast driving the XTF for the weekend,” said Chris.…Read More
Brian and Jen traveled all the way from Wyoming to take in the fall colors of New England. Getting a closer look at their future Roadster build turned out to be just as exciting as leaf peeping! 🍂 After a test drive with Dave, the vision for their dream car…Read More
Customer Mike R. says, “My son Tristan and I have enjoyed every second we have spent on this car from the build to the drive. It has exceeded every expectation we had set. We are up in Vancouver, BC, Canada and our summer season is coming to an end soon,…Read More
Team principal and pro driver Brion Gluck had an exciting test session this Saturday with the Factory Five Type 65 Coupe-R at Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL. The Dark Horse #51 Freedom Coffee and Veteran-owned Factory Five Coupe-R looked fantastic, handled smoothly, and was fast on the track. Brion confidently…Read More
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to forget the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. For Tim B. and his family, building a Factory Five car became the perfect opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. Tim’s son, Tim Jr., shared their story: "My father was…Read More 
