Foose admits that after four seasons, the premise is getting tired and he's in negotiations for a new show, but he's clearly disappointed at losing the opportunity to surprise people. On the show, Foose's team "steals" a vehicle, with the help of the victim's friends or family, and returns it a week later, transformed into a showpiece. He is unusual in that he is a master of every stage of building, including design, fabrication, mechanical work and painting. "It's fun because everybody has a story about a car, a memory that they want to share, and these are the stories I love."Īlthough custom car fans have known about him for decades – originally through his father, legendary car builder Sam Foose – he vaulted into the public eye in 2004 with Overhaulin', one of several build-to-deadline TV shows kick-started by the success of Monster Garage and American Chopper.
"I love talking to people who like cars," the 44-year-old says from his California shop, Foose Design. He's officially onstage Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., but much to the consternation of his clock-watching handlers, Foose seldom leaves until he's had a chance to meet all the fans.
Anyone who believes nice guys finish last has never met Chip Foose.įor the second year in a row, the genial custom car builder and TV personality will be at Speedorama Custom Car Show at Exhibition Place next weekend, where he'll appear with co-host AJ and a 1963 Mercury Comet built on his Overhaulin' show.
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