


You can watch the video to see how he does it and form your own opinion. The man isn’t a fan of busy designs, so you know he absolutely hates the Millennium Falcon.īack to the Countach, Foose’s whole approach is to get the car looking more like the Lamborghini LP400. However, in his opinion Lamborghini fuglified (our word, not his) it over the years by bolting more and more things to the body, in part to get a wider tire on the chassis. Right off the bat, Foose admits he finds the Countach concept car, called the LP400, to be beautiful. Foose designed body with a modified hood, side molding, revised grille, fascias, custom side marker lights, side C pillar scoops, etc. Some admittedly have turned out pretty good, while others… Chip Foose - Official Home of Foose Design, Inc. Limited Edition 2007 Chip Foose Mustang Production Specs. Plus, how many of us grew up with its beautiful image on a poster gracing our wall or emblazoned on a prized Trapper Keeper? image credit: YouTubeĪnyway, we’ve seen Chip Foose take pencils and markers to some of the most iconic cars out there, including the first-generation Ford Bronco, BMW M3 E30, and AMC Pacer. That, enthusiasts argue, is proof the Countach was a car ahead of its time. Non-enthusiasts regularly believe the Italian masterpiece was released in the 80s, even though it launched in the 70s. The fact he’s tweaking the legendary Lamborghini Countach just makes the stakes so much higher.Īfter all, some believe the Lamborghini Countach to be about as close to automotive perfection as possible. Depending on which camp your land in, you’re either here to confirm that you love or hate Foose and his work. Others find him to be an unoriginal hack who regularly butchers classic cars. Some think he’s an absolute genius and his designs are beautiful works of art. For many reasons, Chip Foose seems to be a polarizing figure among enthusiasts.
