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
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
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
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
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
Customer Anthony D. built a Factory Five Racing Mk2 Roadster in 2002 with a 302 engine in it. Anthony drives it to about three car shows a week, making it a familiar sight in the community. His grandson Austin, who’s been lucky enough to share in the experience and even…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
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
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
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
"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
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 
