Totally agree....if it were my money (luck) I would do dif wheels....
Kind of reminds me of the "winter porsche 356".....
MattR
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Originally Posted by swbstudios
Find it amusing to hear folks comment about Chip's lack of ability, poor taste, attitude,etc.
The guy is one of the most talented auto designers on the planet. He is a multiple Riddler Award winner(every bit as difficult to win as Pebble Beach) and could certainly have restored that 356 back to an award winning stock 356-you know, like the hundreds already out there.
Instead he built an original 356 that looks great. Aesthetics are,of course, subjective so some of us will have differences of opinion as to which ones we like/dislike. Either way, it was a wonderful rescue and mild customization of a derelict old 356.
I enjoy looking at nicely restored stock cars, but I also am very glad there are craftsmen like Chip Foose that utilize their vast skills to create a different vision. I've met him a number of times and he is always polite, willing to answer questions and an overall humble guy considering his success. Anyone that's watched his efforts realizes that his emotions regarding family and doing something for others is genuine. I've found him out early in the morning(by himself) walking the swapmeet isles looking for bargains just like many of us.
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