1932 Ford Roadster “0032” by Chip Foose

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Apr 22

Written By Andrew Summers

Quick Specs

5.7 Liter LT-1 Chevrolet Engine (1991)
370 hp.
1
Chip Foose, renown builder and designer, and host of Overhaulin’.

Built and Rebuilt by Chip Foose

This sleek black roadster was originally sketched by Art Center College of Design graduate Chip Foose. In 1993, Foose was hired full-time by noted hot rod builder Boyd Coddington, eventually rising to the rank of President of Hot Rods by Boyd. While working for Boyd, Foose designed the Boyd Air, Boydster I and II, and the Sportstar. Foose left to start his own company, Foose Design, in 1998. Though the car has gone through a few paint and style changes, at one time, this roadster was known as the Boydster II. It appeared painted yellow as seen on the pilot of the new Titus television show, yet this configuration is actually closest to the original design Chip had for the car. It is in this final conception that the car earned the 2000 Grand National Roadster Show honor of winning the coveted status as America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award. Foose’s website claims that the sale of 0032 to the Petersen Museum helped him establish his Newport Beach factory, the former location of his popular reality show Overhaulin’.

Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum. Gift of the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation

This Vehicle featured in ‘The Vault’.

1932 Ford Roadster “0032” by Chip Foose Gallery

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