10 Years Ago Today I Joined The Factory Five Family & My Life Changed For The Better!

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Hey Gang,

As many of you know I'm very outspoken so why should today be any different.

November 10th, 1931 is the day that my father was born. November 10th, 1980 is the day I asked my wife out on our first date. November 10th, 2014 is the day that I ordered my MK-4 kit so here is the rest of the story.

My wife and I were about to take a short cruise to celebrate her 25th X 2 birthday and just before we left the house I looked at Factory Five's website only to find that they had extended their fall sale to November 10th. Not only was it my Dad's birthday, but it was a very special day for us too. All the way to the cruise ship I told my better half that we couldn't afford to take on this project. When we hopped on the boat we knew we'd be returning on my Dad's birthday which was the last day for the sale. After we got settled in to our cabin we went up to the flybridge when it was time to shove off. To our surprise we were greeted by the General Roy S. Kelley Port of New Orleans fireboat. As we looked at that amazing boat and my wife turned to me with tears in her eyes, she said, "You've Got To Order Your Car!"

What made that boat important to me and my wife was one of my Dad's favorite vessels that he had designed over his very long career.

Shown below are two links to the General Roy S. Kelly which is still in service today:

https://youtu.be/xnSJrZLnfHY

https://youtu.be/5A50WrtvJZ8

I couldn't afford to build a car with the expenses of being a father of three. We had one daughter who was engaged to be married, one daughter still in college and our son in private school. The I Got To Do's were many and building a MK-4 Roadster was a want not a need.

We love owning, driving and showing our car. It is so much fun to zip down the Interstate or meander around the back roads. The driving experience is Raw, Uncontained & Visceral. Though it is only a machine, it has become part of me so I hope I get to enjoy it for many years.

I Want To Wish My Father A Happy Birthday (RIP / 2002) & My Wife For Saying Yes To All The Madness That Was In Her Future!

What I want to say to each of you is don't put off building your car, even if you don't think you can afford it.

Come Take A Quick Spin With Us!
https://youtu.be/GpqvBPwIbzI

Check Out Some Pics From Our Most Recent Cool Car Barbeque:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/album.php?albumid=2502

Steve