Linda Dillon has had the privilege of watching her five sons grow up immersed in building with a shared love of cars. This shared passion resulted in three remarkable Factory Five kit cars, each with a unique story.
“Our journey began when my son, Tim, took a trip to Massachusetts in 1998 to acquire our family's very first Factory Five kit car. After a year of dedication emerged a royal blue Factory Five Roadster. Tim's car featured a 331 Stroker engine with a Centrifugal Supercharger. He took pride in driving this car daily, racking up over 100,000 miles since its debut. Tim’s build influenced his brothers to embark on their own Factory Five builds.
The second car held deep significance, paying tribute to our beloved son, Ben, an Army Ranger. He heroically intercepted a car bomb intended for his detachment of fellow soldiers returning from a successful mission, earning him the Bronze Star with valor. Ben’s prized 1989 Mustang was stolen during his deployment and found wrecked. It se...
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