Mike R. is an instructor at the Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton, MA, and shared these photos of the Factory Five Mk4 Roadster that his Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology students built with assistance from the Automotive Technology students! This was slated to be a two year project, and would have been finished on time (or maybe earlier) this past Spring, if not for the quarantine.
The students built the Mk4 with blueprint_engines 302, T5, Moser solid axle, and 3-link rear suspension. The paint is Ford Tuxedo Black with Plumb Crazy racing stripes accented by gold pinstriping, which reflects the school colors.
"This car represents the passion and abilities of our students," wrote Mike. "It has given them a great sense of pride that they are able to completely construct a vehicle with their own hands, and have a finished car that causes everyone that sees it say “Wow!” twice! Once when they see it, and again when they find out that it was built ...
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