Factor Five Racing has become one of the top manufactures of replica kit cars. They first entered the market in 1995 and since then have sold over 6,000 copies of their signature Mk3 roadster. They claim that they sell more Cobra replica than all other makers combined.

There are two keys to the success of the Factory Five and their Mk3. First, is their dedication to first class engineering. Their kits are well designed. Second, they came with a single donor concept. The Mk3 Base Kit can be completed with running gear parts from a 1987-2004 Mustang GT. This was a new idea in 1995 and one of the keys to their success. The concept greatly reduced the need to search multiple junk yards and multiple vendors.

Factory Five now provides to packages for those wanting to build a kit car. The original Mk3 base kit continues and can be built with the donor Mustang. The Mk3 Complete Kit comes with everything needed to complete the car excluding the engine, transmission, wheels, tires and paint. The base kit currently costs $12,990 and the complete kit costs $19,000.

Regardless of the chosen kit, the buyer will get a solid car that is blazingly fast. Because of the Mk3’s light weight, a small block Ford engine can really move the car. Mk3’s routinely have 0-60 times in the 3.5 second range and ¼ mile times in the 12 second range. Additionally, handling and breaking are superior. The car can humble almost any super car and for a fraction of the cost.

Factory Five is a great choice for those wanting a super car at an affordable price and want to turn the wrenches themselves.