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A renowned automotive designer and fabricator, as well as host of The Learning Channel’s hit show ‘Overhaulin’, Chip Foose has created an unequalled legacy in the world of car design and customization that is well beyond his years. Born and raised in Santa Barbara California, automobiles were in Chip’s blood. His first job was working for his father’s company where Chip specialized in project design … he was seven. From there, Chip’s passion and drive catapulted him through staggering accomplishments. 

In November of 1997, at age thirty-one, Chip became the youngest member ever to be inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was the first recipient of the Good Guys Trendsetter Award. Chip has won or been involved with seven different prestigious AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) Award winners, and has received the Good Guys Street Rod of the Year Award seven times. He has won the coveted “Ridler” Award – the hot rod world’s equivalent of the Oscars – an unprecedented three times.

His company, Foose Design, specializes in illustration, graphics, ideation model making, surfacing and complete construction of automobiles and automotive related products. These products are available to private individuals, television, film and the automobile manufacturers. He has designed and built street rods, customs, studio vehicles and show cars for films such as Blade Runner, Robo Cop, and Gone in 60 Seconds. His prize-winning creations often take upwards of six years to build by hand.

Chip currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Progeria Research Foundation, California Chapter.

CHIP FOOSE