Factory Five's Solid Car Guys Ep. 1

The Hespeler family comes together to build and race an awesome hemi-powered Factory Five '33 Hot Rod.
Episode produced by The Stealth Crew. Thanks to the Hespeler Family and K&N Filters.

[@joshhespeler263]

Thank you Dave. This was such an amazing opportunity and such a powerful part of the healing process for our family. May my dad Scott's legacy live on and make an impact on other families and hope others can build Factory Five kit cars together worldwide and make other dreams a reality.

[@jomaha9227]

You have a lovely family. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@chrislaymon3476]

Great job, Josh! Nicely done, sir.

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

Aloha from Hawai'i, Deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your dad Scott. What an awesome project to honor your dad. You now have the most priceless family heirloom money can't buy that can be passed down to following generations. I'm sure this car has a honored spot at the old family homestead. Strong family bonds are so important and this project made those bonds even stronger. Best wishes to you and the whole Hespeler clan.

[@swoopers4588]

Great job on the car she’s beautiful I know your dad is proud

[@BobbyTucker]

Josh, I know your Father has to be looking down from the Heavens with a big proud smile on his face, as I watched the video of you and your family rallying together to help each other in their many different skills, I could think of so many ways others can be inspired in the same accomplishments. What a wonderful Family you have. Thank you, Josh, and all the Hespeler's for sharing a snapshot in their lives. I enjoyed it. God Bless.

[@abelrose]

Scott was an amazing man and wonderful uncle. Thank you Factory Five for letting the world know it and sharing his love of cars with others.

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Thank you to your family for sharing one of the most inspirational stories on the internet.

[@jeffarcher8791]

Damn Exhaust fumes making my eyes water lol

[@wesbeauchamp4182]

mine too....

[@swoopers4588]

Yep

[@skyfoxf1113]

You can count me in as well!!!

[@vincentbuckley6369]

Sniff sniff...me too...

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Not me, but my glasses don't seem to be working very well, all of a sudden.

[@BKMDano17]

I've seen this before but I decided to watch it again. Dave Smith is certainly aware of his cars having a way of bringing father's and sons together as well as the rest of the family. Although I doubt that Dave Smith will ever know the full extent of what he has accomplished. When a time in this country when families are coming apart more than they ever have. And for guys to be able to build something in their garage with their kids and family brings people together. It's really a remarkable accomplishment and I doubt that Mr Smith set out to do that. Nonetheless is part of what he's accomplished. It's an amazing thing I wish I could I could do that.

[@40mick]

How refreshing!!! Finally a car show that ties family, community and hot rods together!! Thanks Dave, makes me even more proud to be a Factory Five owner - Mick

[@stevechase6342]

Ive had 3 early GT-350s and always aspired to own a Cobra. Well 289 Cobras shot past me in a single year. Thats why factory five is so special maybe a Daytona would be better for all weather and still satisfy. Thankyou Mr. Cool Dave.

[@prex345]

David Smith and Factory Five are America. V8"s, tire smoke, passion and giving back.

[@miguelamaya6246]

This is what happens when you, put together an IDEA... The sound the wind in your hair, the performance... after everything and you get off the car, your left with an AWESOME FEELING AND A SMILE... God bless you guys... Now I want to say is, I want one...

[@scottcaster2786]

This is exactly why Im saving up my money to get one of these Built, not bought cars. Im so impressed not only with the finished product line but it creates communities and memories for some of the baddest Hot Rods on pavement. Its so great to see the Hespeler family come together and finish out with a bang, Scott would of wanted that. Great Job Dave!!!

[@ElPaPaBear69]

Got me in tears is all I can say, I absolutely love stories like this

[@bernardwarr4187]

Wow, got a tear in my eye, great story and massive respect to Dave and Scott’s family

[@RickOregon]

I wish i could just find the opportunity to help people like this. This really gets me in the feels

[@shelleyking8450]

That has to be the sweetest, coolest hot rod story ever. That car is a badass.

[@bearmeister98]

Love the video, love the car, love the story. So many people are brought together with cars, many others don't really understand it. I never really got to build anything with my dad before he died so this story hits me pretty hard. I've been tinkering with cars and motorcycles my entire life so I "get it". Been working on wind turbines for the last 11 years but recently been thinking I just need to get back to doing something I'm passionate about, working on cars...thanks again for the story and hugs to the Hespeler family.

[@brianunderwood3109]

Just came across this video and I'm really glad I did. With all the crap going on in the world today, the virus, the economy, politics, etc., it's nice to see people connect on an emotional level and find that commonality we have with one another that's often overlooked. Hats off to Factory Five and the Hespeler family for reminding us of all the good still left in the world. Good job guys. Much appreciated.

[@ralphmarsico5066]

Since I was a very young boy, my father and I always talked about building a Factory Five Cobra. I'm going to find a way, somehow to be sure and do it with my daughters. Thank you for sharing this story and God Bless you!!! You have the best job in the world.

[@tomswinburn1778]

Let's give a LITTLE credit to the red dog Hemi. And Josh? For a guy that's never thrashed a 12 second car down the quarter you done your Dad proud. Not to say the rest of your family and friends. A win for all involved. Gotta love it!

[@CSX4823]

Sir I have to admit prior to watching this video I was not a big fan of your product but after watching it you now have a fan for life and soon hope to be a customer!!! AWESOME

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Came across this by accident. Man's man and very likeable guy doing something really good. Respect DF.

[@gregrauscher4524]

What a great video of a great family and a fantastic built NOT BOUGHT car. Amazingly well built hotrod. His time was good and I imagine that a professional driver would get the time down. He did an amazing run all the same and did his dad proud!!! Great family!! Great Company!!

[@nickyp310]

This was so touching Thank you!

[@aman-yk7gm]

Ran across this video researching the idea of building a coupe with my son. I believe this video sped up the process!

[@feraxks]

Never thought I would get a lump in my throat over a drag race.

[@angry.8]

Man love that grey cobra with the yellow stripes at the end of the video!

[@dougford5691]

Dave what a great idea. Very touching story. You are a hero.

[@rocketman3776]

Thank you for living your jobs and doing what you do Factory Five, I cannot wait to buy a Hot Rod truck from you guys within the next year or two. My future goal is to build and own one, I’m going back to school to get a better education and career in electrical engineering. I was ASE certified Technician before I was recalled back into the Army and then I was blown up in Afghanistan during Combat. I’m a retired Purple Heart Combat Veteran and I look forward to owning and driving one of your kits in the near future! I want to put a Bluepoint 428 with a TK Manual Trans in my future build. The sound the 428 makes, can’t wait! God Bless y’all @ Factory Five! Looking forward to attending your weekend class as well!

[@DOBERMAN715]

Fantastic story, loved every minute, i love these cars, i'm 73 and they still make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, respect from England

[@seanulrich]

Great video and such a heartwarming story. As a fellow FF5 builder and owner, I love seeing other people's stories who are passionate about these cars and the great community of people. Thanks for pulling this together, can't wait to see what follows.

[@harlowcyclingpage731]

Wow Josh, that is something that can’t be undone, and it’s there for all to see, good luck to you and your family, ...

[@49dodgeguy]

A rare breed indeed,,,,a company that not only is proud of what they produce,,,,but also proud and honoured of those who buy there product,,, Well done !!!!

[@collinfisher2435]

I’m glad I watched this video on my own 🥺 What an awesome build and a better story behind the build

[@fatcat7405]

Man this has me in tears as I write, you are all a great bunch of people, I have had the opposite experience and it hit me very hard watching how kind people can be. high 11's on his first pass ever is fantastic! I had a Nova that did 11.80's and it was nearly uncontrollable.

[@MrRebar15]

Bravo *Factory Five Racing* thanks for bringing us along. God Bless.

[@davewhitegt]

Wow!!! Didn’t realize this would be such a great vid.

[@SidWray]

Very well done! This is exactly the kind of story that we, as a nation, need to focus on right now.

[@nickyp310]

"Let's go pick a fight!" I love it.

[@billyparker8903]

Speaks volumes about FFR. My son and I are in the middle of building a project for him. By the end of the year our plans are to build a big block MK4. Wouldn't consider purchasing from another company. Thanks for sharing the video

[@kristaboss2863]

Wow! I was expecting it to be cool watch, but I am blown away! Would definitely watch this on the 'tele' every week.

[@careyallen8225]

I can’t stop blubbering. This inspired me to begin the Fast Five MkIV journey with my boys.

[@jamesbassford2231]

Simply, thank you for sharing this. Seeing stories like this renews the fire to keep working on our projects

[@stephanM5]

What a great story! You could see the genuine affection and appreciation expressed in this story. Many thanks to the Hespeler family and to Dave Smith and everyone at Factory Five for sharing this fantastic experience. It is my goal to one day build a Factory Five car of my dreams too.

[@georgehoxha9373]

Great story well played ! His dad would be proud!! Dave, great ideas equals great memories!!

[@anthonyfeola2208]

Man I wish this was a tv series awesome car stories out in the USA!

[@patbarrett9263]

WHAT A GREAT STORY. HE WAS ABLE TO FULFILL HIS DAD'S DREAM,,VERY COOL.

[@markme3259]

...the story is about the culture of the gearheads from the past...and how really to keep the legacy moving forward in the age where the kids can continue from the past...Factory 5 you guys are great...

[@tonyfrench3862]

thats just great im 2 years late but you guys at FACTORY 5 do some amazing work i cant wate to start building a 33 threw you guys ben a dream since i was a kid.

[@SeelanManickam]

Unbelievable, I cannot believe I have never seen this before. Josh and family, you are all amazing!!!!! Dave, what a way to step up as an owner of a great company. Love it!!!

[@xr8rick]

Beautiful story. Absolutely gorgeous car. I bet he could hear it from up there.

[@WardHeyel]

Please continue with these stories. They need to be heard/seen. Great job with the first one.

[@paulc858]

Wow! What a great video. That’s what life is all about, bringing family and people together. Dave, I salute you and the factory five company.

[@BobbyTucker]

Great story, great car, I lived in Las Vegas, Nevada 35 years, moving away in 2005. A friend of mine had a shop at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, rented full-size cars and legends, this video brought back a lot of memories. I'd love to do the same as Scott did in building a '33 or '34 Ford. I've subscribed, liked, and clicked on the bell, in hopes of seeing more inspiring stories. Thank's, Dave, for sharing these treasured memories.

[@davewhitegt]

Really well filmed and edited. 👍🏼

[@benvin10365]

This is such a sweet and "feel good" story.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

I had to come back and watch this video again...yes it is that good! Great video, awesome story, thank you Dave/Factory Five Racing!

[@Team90j97]

As a F5 MKIII owner, Thank you! I felt the emotion from this family.

[@floyd4311]

As if I needed another reason to choose Factory Five for my kit! What a great story about a families love and a way to honor someone’s memory.

[@erik.albrecht]

There are a lot of great videos on youtube, but this has to be one of the best I have ever seen!

[@theun-personing5674]

Had me in bloody tears this episode. Great people. 👍

[@machone7580]

Great story, great car! I lost my dad as well, so this hits home. Congrats Josh on the win, kudos to Factory 5 for putting the event on!! Very, very cool!

[@DaveMedicus]

Great video guys. Probably the best yet.

[@TheRalph52]

Wow , what an awesome story, thanks for sharing.

[@RS-oy7uh]

Wonderful story !!! Enjoyed every minute. Thank you " 👍

[@chadcarter9581]

Wow, so touching! I knew nothing about factory 5, or it’s team, you grew a fan.... thank you

[@Fetus9750]

You're the man Josh! Way to do Scott proud....

[@ricardoroeschgalvez3725]

Great deed in a great video. Thanks

[@allenhah]

This is fantastic. Thanks for putting together and for sharing your story!

[@darrellgordon9224]

Great story! Thanks for sharing, Dave!

[@rossco289]

Just awesome can't think of another way to describe this video at the moment, what a tribute to the family and all concerned, feel like packin my port and coming over. I built a small number of Cobra's here in OZ in the early 90s for export only, it's still a joy to see them especially the high quality cars that Factory Five produce.

[@KeenanSlabWorks]

Awesome work with the episode, and great story!

[@mchristr]

Well done Dave and crew. Life is all about stories.

[@tajjjjat3766]

these gus make car guys dreams come true , god bless you guys ,never stop!

[@MegaScott]

Great Video! A wonderful tribute to a real car guy and a testimonial to the kind of company FFR represents. Built, not bought. I am building my second Cobra and first Factory Five Roadster, I'm stoked to get it done next year after I retire to Thailand. This time, I'm never selling it.

[@justanothernoobe]

awesome story and love the sense of family. Beautiful cars and beautiful sentiment.

[@DFC300]

That was just awesome!

[@Stars-and-Stripes-]

Great video!!! His Dad was looking down happy as can be!

[@darrenoneill5030]

What a beautiful story and thanks goes to Factory Five for allowing the normal person to pursue and build their dream, I whish you were in Australia

[@porschetech72901]

awesome story and your saying has been a staple in my garage for decades.... built not bought wins EVERY TIME!!!!! regardless of whom takes the green flag ya cant beat a built car

[@ronrose900]

Great story, thanks for sharing.

[@itempany]

Great Story, Great Car, Great Product

[@dazzamac70]

What a great story!!!! Hope to see more of these! 👍

[@PaulMerrell]

Well dang that was inspiring and I think It's time to build one of these!!!

[@machdaddy6451]

Beautiful story!

[@PiedmontCommunityChurch]

Beautifully done. Great story.

[@wavydavy3737]

David, I have been a fan for decades. Saving for my coupe soon. Liked that last part of you driving and shifting gears!

[@charlesroer972]

Nice job on the ride !

[@yojoelay]

Great story, well done guys.

[@timavila7900]

Great job Josh......your Dad built one fine machine

[@terencegillespie6675]

Nice documentary. Good idea. I'm impressed.

[@jameserickson1330]

Keep the episodes coming. Excellent!

[@woodyfo]

You’re right Dave. This is an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

[@zero-fg1012]

Awesome video, awesome story, awesome company...one day

[@luisdelaroca6314]

Beautiful history

[@Joel.Invictus]

So inspiring. I love you guys! And Dave Smith is an awesome dude...can't wait to buy my FF.

[@pgaron1]

Awesome video Dave...I am going to plan my project out and this video made my mind up for me.

[@keithlane4343]

What an excellent story Dave. Too bad cancer took a good family man too soon. That car is now part of family legend, and his Grand kids can tell their kids the story someday. Take care

[@HighlineGuitars]

Great story. Thanks!

[@MrAesir1]

That is phuking awesome!!.. I was going to blame it on the onions but no It got me in the feels.. Big phukin knot in my throat.. Brilliant

[@DaveCastine]

Class video by class guys - good job FFR and congrats Josh, nice run big guy! God Bless you guys!

[@bluestaffylicious]

Sad but wonderful endearing story!!

[@enduranceG51]

That IS what it's all about. Lifting each other up.

[@NECARLOG]

This is great. Cant wait to see the next episode. Also can't wait to continue building my 818 on my channel and get to drive it.