The 2018 Grand National Roadster Show was a huge success! Our truck was there a week after the Barrett-Jackson show in Scottsdale. The 3-day GNRS brings together some of the best hot rods on the west coast and beyond. I sent Factory Five’s Tony Zullo, Chris Ronni, and Sally Bean and they were joined by SMG Motoring’s Freddy Simmons and Factory Five customers Karen Salvaggio, Frank Maslowski, Dave and Grant Hodgkins, and Deke and Corrine Brown. Dave Smith was unable to attend as originally planned due to work matters back home. At least the weather in New England was cold and rainy, so it’s not like he missed the 75* sunny SoCal weather.


Tony Zullo (center right) has been on the road for Factory Five for almost three full weeks! The guy was in charge of the Barrett-Jackson Show and this year’s Grand National Roadster Show. It’s because of dedication and hardwork of people like Tony that Factory Five is able to deliver.


Out big rig was set-up on the south side of the Pomona Fairgrounds along side the road which heads towards the NHRA museum.


Customers Brett and Janice Cairns of Courtenay, BC brought a show-winning Factory Five ’33 that was perfect in every way.


Specs on Brett’s ’33 Hot Rod. The car was set-up at one of the indoor pavilions.




Karen Salvaggio (center) with Factory Five customers Mike Pace (left). Mike lives close to Dan Gurney, and was a close friend. Mike also built one of the earliest Factory Five Type 65 Coupes.


The ’35 Hot Rod Truck and the all-steel body ’33 Hot Rod were on display.