Posted on January 2, 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 30, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Michael A. and his wife, Jennifer, drove up from Texas today to pick up their Factory Five Type 65 Coupe kit—what an amazing way to kick off the new year! Their trip took a brief detour in Tennessee when their truck’s supercharger needed a part, but they lucked out and…Read More
Posted on December 23, 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 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
After 600 miles of testing and tuning, Bullet Motorsports' first XTF is officially finished! Bullet says, "We should’ve hired a pilot for how much air this thing gets!" With 755hp powered by Whipple Superchargers and tuned by The Tunemaker, plus Wilwood Disc Brakes, this truck has serious "go" and "whoa."…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
Posted on December 11, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
This sunny Friday morning, David L., along with his nephew Michael, brother Eddy, and wife Kathy, picked up his Factory Five Mk4 Roadster! A former Lockheed Martin engineer, David is no stranger to tackling projects, and this build is no exception. David’s Mk4 will feature a TKX transmission, a powerful…Read More
Posted on December 10, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Check out these incredible photos of Kevin G.'s stunning Factory Five Type 65 Coupe, captured by photographer Melissa J.! While out with her husband and Factory Five customer, Hunter, Melissa happened to have her camera and seized the moment to snap these shots. Kevin and Melissa were able to connect…Read More
Posted on December 5, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Customer Cory A. drove his '75 F750 all the way from Santa Cruz, California to Wareham, Massachusetts, to pick up his '35 Hot Rod Truck build from Factory Five—and he's already on his way back to get started on his build! Congratulations, Cory! We can't wait to hear all about…Read More
Posted on December 4, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Big congratulations to Joe C. from New Jersey for picking up his XTF build today! We’re excited to see where this build takes you—both on and off the road! Here’s to a smooth drive home and plenty of fun ahead! Welcome to the Factory Five family, Joe.Read More
Posted on December 2, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Building a Factory Five car is more than a kit car—it’s a family experience. Reflecting this holiday season, customer Brian C. shared how three generations bonded over the project: from painting the car with his dad (despite weathering the fresh paint for a vintage look), to his son lending a…Read More
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The Factory Five-MotorTrend/Hot Rod Magazine project Coupe (code-named "Corkscrew") is back from the 2024 SEMA show, and is now on display in the FFR showroom. The car was built by the Factory Five team and the crew at MotorTrend/Hot Rod in the storied offices of Hot Rod Magazine in El…Read More
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
The week ends with strong representation from our Canadian customers! From Montreal, Gilles L. and his wife made the trip to Wareham to pick up their Mk4 Roadster kit yesterday. Today, Coupe-R owner and Ontario resident Kirk M. drove the distance to visit, check brake measurements and score a set…Read More
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
Looking for the perfect winter build to turn into your future Sunday cruiser? Look no further! Peter H. from Michigan turned his Factory Five ’33 Hot Rod into the ultimate Sunday cruiser, winning 'Best of Show' at a local car event. After putting 1,400 miles on his car and showcasing…Read More
Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
Posted on November 7, 2024 by Nicole Smith in What's New
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
