The magic really begins when Chip trades in the black ink for varying shades of color.

The most sophisticated tool he used to assist was this guide to get a perfectly-round wheel. In fact, he concedes that the ballpoint pen he uses for the initial sketch came from a Quality Inn he stayed at a while back! The visual equivalent of Yo-Yo Ma belting out one of Bach’s Cello Suites on a wash-tub bass.Ĭhip begins with a ballpoint pen he got from a Quality Inn. Chip effortlessly turns white paper into masterpieces with the simplest of tools. Interestingly, performing at such a high level of talent isn’t necessarily limited by the tools you use. He allows that the ultimate design should be left up to the creator, and may come about after several variations, suggesting to, “play around with it and have some fun! Make your own car!” Tools Of The Trade There’s also a nod to the C4-generation’s Callaway Speedsters, as Chip pulls the low-slung windshield into play for his C5 design, a cue that was also used on the C5 by designer John Cafaro on his Speedster design. There may not be much room in the Foose design for all the historical cues of Corvette, but Chip uses some details such as midyear Corvette gills to make it look a little more aggressive.

Modern wheels and stance bring a contemporary vibe. More aggressive gills herald back to the midyear era. While bringing a design to reality is far beyond simply ink and paper, Chip admits that the Corvette’s fiberglass origins make it a natural for modification. He understands the difference of working with a Corvette as opposed to other cars, due to the ‘Vette’s composite construction instead of metal. Designing The DetailsĬhip begins by explaining that “a great stance and wheels make ANY car look good!” Chip knows a thing or two about designing wheels, but as the overall design of the car is the main focus, he spends his time on the car’s exterior and not on its rolling stock.Ĭhip also says that he’d ditch the C5’s mirrors and door handles, as they look bulky and out of place. He sets out to revamp the car’s exterior while allowing the under-hood components to stand on their own merits. While he agrees with many, that the power, performance, and value within the C5 generation is spectacular, he does lament that the rounded body lines of the car make it look dated. In this video, Chip explains the highlights of the C5 generation and what he would change. A nod to the Callaway Speedsters, Chip uses the wrap-around, low-slung windshield for his C5 design.

Chip foose shop tour