Chip Foose

"In a relatively short career, Chip Foose has created a legacy of designs and accomplishments that are well beyond his years."

Born in Santa Barbara, California October 13, 1963, Chip Foose began working on automobiles at age seven for his father's company (Project Design). Encouraged by Ford and Preston Tucker designer Alex Tremulis, Chip started to attend the Art Center College of Design in 1982, however he dropped out after two years due to financial difficulties. After working for four years at ASHA Corp., Chip returned to the Art Center to complete his education. After graduating in 1990, Chip worked full-time for Sterenberger Design and part-time for Boyd Coddington. In 1993, Chip resigned from Sterenberger to work for J Mays at Ford, however Coddington was able to convince Chip to work for him instead. Working for Coddington full-time, Chip eventually became the president of Coddington's company Hot Rods by Boyd. While working for Coddington, Foose designed many of Coddington's well known creations such as the Boydster I and II.

In 1998, Chip went out on his own and opened up Foose Design in Huntington Beach, California, where he now builds amazing custom cars for private and commercial clientele. The company and his name grew to new frontiers. In 2000, he and MHT Luxury Wheels signed an agreement to produce a line of Foose Wheels.

In 2002, The Discovery Channel decided to film a documentary on building a modified '02 Ford Thunderbird called the Speedbird for the SEMA Show, and the segment featuring Chip was played frequently on the network. Chip gained more exposure in 2003 as a result of an expanded TLC documentary on his design and creation of the Thunderbird and various other vehicles.

In 2004, the TLC program Overhaulin' began to air with Chip as the star of show. With 5 successful seasons in the books and nearly 90 vehicles restored, the show continues to air in most domestic and international markets.

In 2009, Chip made a return to television, serving as a guest judge on the Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Car Build-Off", where top auto shops in LA, Detroit and Atlanta competed for a chance at glory and a $100,000 grand prize. Recently, he also hosted the documentary series "American Icon: The Hot Rod" on Discovery's HD Theater.

Over the years, the iconic designs and creativity of Chip have afforded him the opportunity to work on a variety of projects outside the automotive industry, including die-cast toy vehicles, architecture and product design.

Along with his wife Lynne, Chip continues to run his business, Foose Design, where he designs and builds automotive masterpieces. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Progeria Research Foundation, California Chapter (Foose's youngest sister died of Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome) and is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Chip and his wife Lynne live in Southern California with their two children Brock and Katie.

Honors and Awards:

Chip has won widespread recognition for the excellence and originality of his automotive designs and creations. In November 1997, Chip became the youngest person to be inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. Additionally, Chip was inducted into the Darryl Starbird Rod & Custom Car Museum Hall of Fame in 2002, the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame in 2003, and the San Francisco Rod and Custom Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2005. Chip has also won the following awards for his work:

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Recent Releases

Be sure to stop by The Disney Gallery on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland® park to see the latest releases from Custom Car Builder and Designer, Chip Foose.  Chip has created four "Cars" inspired images featuring favorites like Doc Hudson, Lightning McQueen, Flo & Ramone and Mater in front of Disney attractions and icons including Autopia, The Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland® Railroad Locomotive and Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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Lightning Speed
Lightning McQueen is a flash of red as he streaks through Disneyland® park's Autopia, proudly wearing his Number 95 and race day graphics. With the iconic Autopia sign in the background, Lightning tears through image at maximum velocity.  If you look closely in the driver's window reflection you'll spot a "Hidden Mickey."

Framed Original Art
Retail: $10,000
Dimensions: 18"x36"
Framed Image Shown Above
 

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Canvas Wrapped
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $325
Dimensions: 15"x 30"
Canvas Wrapped Image Not Shown

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Deluxe Print
Retail: $35
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Doc's House Call
Low and sleek with a chopped top and custom chrome side trim, Doc is featured as a 50's era custom. Parked in front of Disneyland® park's Haunted Mansion attraction, Doc's custom style suggests a life before his racing days. If you look closely at the brickwork in the background, you will discover a "Hidden Mickey."

Framed Original Art
Retail: $10,000
Dimensions: 18"x36"
Framed Image Shown Above
 

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Canvas Wrapped
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $325
Dimensions: 15"x 30"
Canvas Wrapped Image Not Shown

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Deluxe Print
Retail: $35
Deluxe Print Image Not Shown

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Tow Mater in Training
Trains carry people and Tow trucks carry cars, that's the connection between Tow Mater and the Disneyland® Railroad Locomotive. Tow Mater is shown in a somewhat cleaner version of his paint scheme and is parked in front of the locomotive. The "Hidden Mickey" in this painting is located inside the Engineers Cab.

Framed Original Art
Retail: $12,000
Dimensions: 24"x36"
Framed Image Shown Above
 

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Canvas Wrapped
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $325
Dimensions: 18" x 27"
Canvas Wrapped Image Not Shown

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Deluxe Print
Retail: $35
Deluxe Print Image Not Shown

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Ramone and Flo - Castle Affair
 Ramone and Flo are parked, nose to nose in front of the iconic symbol at Disneyland® park,  Sleeping Beauty Castle.   Ramone is sporting his traditional candy purple and orange flame paint job, with Flo in her signature teal and white. The background "wash" color is a combination of both of their colors.  Look for the "Hidden Mickey" in the trees, just behind the cars.

Framed Original Art
Retail: $12,000
Dimensions: 24"x36"
Framed Image Shown Above
 

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Canvas Wrapped
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $325
Dimensions: 18" x 27"
Canvas Wrapped Image Not Shown

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Deluxe Print
Retail: $35
Deluxe Print Image Not Shown

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Vinylmation™

Vinylmation™ - Chip Foose Design
Reflecting a Southern California and Huntington Beach lifestyle, where Foose Design is headquartered, this Vinylmation™ features a 60's era surf/beach theme complete with palm trees which are easily identified with Chip Foose and Foose Design.

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Vinylmation™ - Chip Foose "Ramone" - SOLD

Reflecting the original paint scheme design from the first Cars film, this hot rod inspired Vinylmation™ figure features Ramone's standard purple and flames graphic. 

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