Foose Design 1957 Chevy Bel Air Restomod

[@jimikim203]

beautiful color ..

[@BigTweez9]

Amazing work as usual

[@RonThompson-pugsly69]

Chip doesn't build cars. He creates art...rolling art! No one creates automotive art like Chip Foose. We are all very fortunate to live in a time along side an automotive art master like Chip! Thanks for letting us witness your creations, Mr. Foose!!!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

another nice one. especially with the top down.

[@kalijasin]

You guys do really good work. 😀

[@garyseaton4619]

Truly one of the most beautiful 57's I've ever seen...

[@philipcarthy2977]

This man is just pure genius, everything he touches turns to brilliance.

[@benrodriquez1728]

Fantastic beautiful 57 Bel air convertible, good job,!!!

[@harkamalrayat]

Wow! Respect for you sir ✊🏼 👍🏼

[@johnbutler4235]

best car CHEVY ever made AMERICAN CLASSIC

[@oktaytekin4560]

Wonderfull,wonderfull,wonderfull.

[@dougreed9843]

What a beauty

[@Snakebloke]

Now _THIS_ is pure Americana and I love it. Would look strange driving it around London, but it's beautiful.

[@manuelkougarvalderrama8506]

The car is exceptional.. 😁😁😁

[@davidp2888]

With the exception of the wheels it looks like the car wasn't even touched, and I mean that as a huge compliment to Chip and his team. The man is an artist.

[@nottherealjk]

Exactly! They get the car and are like, "So what did you even do?"

[@whodahellru8124]

I _love_ these subtle modifications!

[@gordonstroup1741]

I agree, the wheels are as ugly as a mud fence. I realize that the large wheels and the short sidewall tires are great for taking corners fast, but how often do you think that the new owners will drive it like a Corvette? Ha, more than likely, Never! Also, ride quality suffers exponentially! My opinion.

[@rollin19]

You guys know nothing about wheels on old cars. Must of the time people look a compete classic car with original hub caps and never say anything about the rims. If they do change the wheels and they look right,a thousand people will say they look good.

[@rollin19]

They are the same exact rims the car had but they've been enlarged to be fitted to the proper portion of the car.

[@REYKING-Muzic]

Chip you and your team will always be the best no matter what "!!

[@johnreynolds7308]

Fantastic job Chip

[@w41duvernay]

likesd they way Chip made the LS3 look like a stock 265 Chevy SB from the 57 year. excellent work.

[@adamrichards3174]

The entire car is gorgeous (that paint is an absolute stunner), but that engine... that engine may be the prettiest I've ever seen. WOW.

[@cavnz]

And they say money doesn't buy happiness! If I had the money to buy this I would be incredibly happy.

[@bourne2cruise1963]

A 57 Chevy without white wall tires is like a jet without wings!

[@albertvainaa]

Exactly!

[@thecarguy7238]

I”ll be honest. I don’t usually like a lot of foose designs stuff, But, he knocked this one out of the park! Kept it’s originality, but upgraded everything. That’s my favorite combination..maybe He should do my Ranchero next 🤫😆

[@ringfazer]

The 57 Bel Air was always my dream car. If I had one, it would have to look exactly like this. And no different! In Germany I would be the king on the streets. Spectacular work. Praise to the whole team and stay healthy forever!

[@timvanasen6711]

Beautiful 57' Chip, I have a cobalt blue cabriolet with continental package numbers matching LS3 327 a beautiful cruiser that packs a nice punch 😉👍

[@kylestewart8049]

proof that Chevrolet used to design amazing cars.

[@williamd4707]

You have it right, use to design amazing cars. Use to is the operative word.

[@timvanasen6711]

Chevy still builds amazing cars I own 4 Chevy's & got the privilege to ride in a 2021 stage ll yanko Camaro proven to be the moden day best all around performance musclecar...

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Hard to beat a day where you go and pick up your Foose designed Bel Air and the man himself takes around the block in it. Dreams I tell ya.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

I have nothing but the highest respect for Chip Foose and his crew but in this case I think they took a rare beautifully restored car and made it into something else! Sorry but to me, a great car was forever changed and A LOT of money was needlessly spent! I realize I’m in the minority with my feelings here but I think a rare and wonderful car was lost forever!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Cobb Knobbler I disagree. This was a beautiful restored to new with NOS parts. It even had the rare 2-4BBL 283. I appreciate the upgrades and the skill and money that went into it. It is no longer, however a 1957 Chevy. It is something else. Better? Perhaps but no longer a 57 Chevy. Had they done this work to a run of the mill average car I would have no problem. What they did was unnecessary in my opinion. I am far from a purist but this one got to me,...sorry!

[@bhaimohamed5249]

Wow Chip Foose absolutely amazing an avid fan of yours and your dad Sam Foose I love how you bring the goodness of the car out that makes a statement I loved the imposter off course brilliant idea Corvette chassis

[@garbonsky]

I love that they drove it away

[@davidsnyder2000]

Making people’s dreams come to life. No better feeling getting what you want and a great experience having your car done by Chip and crew👍❤️🙏

[@valdomiropaganucci2713]

Fantastic Chevrolet show!!👍🏻👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@tonygunk1886]

In this world true perfection does not exist, but damn if you guys don't come unbelievably close. Well done as always!

[@ron5118]

I like restomods, but I bet it was hard to tear down this nice original. Nice car, work of art.

[@Mister006]

The wheels needed to be a touch smaller. There's truly something special about white wall tires that complete an old-skool look.

[@Challender]

Such quality work! Chip and his guys definitely do it right.

[@Ski_zaBoi1776]

Wow!!!!!! Chip always kills it on each and every build

[@flexjay87]

Chip's artistic Eye, and mind, is a God given talent . Well done !

[@abevigoda3149]

Holly cow, it looks fantastic! My 57 Bel Air is over 95% original, the paint is dull, matte, but I don't dare to change a thing in it, I will definitely consider getting another one just to have it restored by Mr. Foose just like this one, amazing job as always.

[@Ticonderous1]

Old mate Foose could design a toilet seat and it would look killer ... Dude is Da Man !!!

[@merendobereglidditz9304]

Chip Foose's cars are shiny, perfect, flawless, beautiful jewels.

[@arlanmaxwell9932]

Coolest car ever built!!!!!

[@steventrostle1825]

I had a 57 Bel air 2 door HT back in 1960, yep I'm older than dirt. I always loved the styling of 57"s but also thought that the convertibles looked slightly off balance. As usual after Chip and his great crew finish Any car it looks FANTASTIC> THANKS!

[@mikestrucks]

What a beautiful car ! They did an amazing job as usual....😬🙌🏻👍🏻

[@rickb9238]

When money is no object, you too can have this kind of a car. Beautiful master craftsmanship.👍👍

[@Ahmedgkhalifa]

Chip Foose I am an admirer and have been following you since your early episodes of overhaulin, as a designer yo stand out and match my taste to every single detail, as a fabricator you are a perfectionist, nothing less than the best would make you satisfied. As a human you give kindness a new meaning so a lot of respect and admiration are coming your way from Cairo Egypt from my humble self I wish to be driving a w 113 pagoda with your signature on side panel one day and although I may never see this dream come true I can not stop hoping.... please accept my hopes for an even brighter future for yo and your team.

[@bodge6886]

He is probably the best rebuilder in the entire US❤️❤️

[@carlrice6989]

Chip has some Hardware like "Builder of the DECADE " hanging on a wall somewhere,,,

[@henriqueoliveirajr1837]

Awesome color ! Beautiful 57 Chevy Belair ! Great job ! Congratulations ! Best regards from Brazil ! Henrique 😎👍

[@GizGaz52]

That was totally RAW! Chip, without you these awesome cars wouldn't get built! Cheers!

[@peterviceroy1592]

Straight, clean and crisp look takes this build to the top level. My complements to Chip and team.

[@antoniohernandez7523]

CHIP FOOSE IT THE BEST AND ANYTHING HE TOUCH MAKE IT LOOK THE BEST

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Now that's a 57 Chevy! What a great looking car. I love the wheels.

[@josephconsoli4128]

I've had a love affair with the 1957 Bel Air since I was about 5. I'm a total purists, but must say that is one mind-blowing resto-mod. Typical Foose masterpiece. My dream example though? A black convertible, red/silver interior, white top, totally stock and loaded with all the important drive-train options BUT without a single cosmetic add-on except white-walls. No bumper tips of any kind (I think the original flat "gunsite" disks look perfect), spinners, skirts, con. kit, right mirror, dual antenna's, or bumper guards. Just a focus on that perfect design.

[@allantaylor3288]

Absolutely beautiful, another masterpiece from Chip Foose, like a good wine only gets better with age😊👍

[@gabrielregueiro3209]

The belair, one of my favorite cars, memories of my childhood

[@HOTWHEELSCOTT]

Love that it triggers the resto guys.... ❤️😀

[@TheTektronik]

The car looks like it just came out of the factory great work Foose designs.

[@gbjkt29321]

You and your team really work with all your heart...really owesome !!!

[@dougmaxwell8789]

While I agree that this is an amazing customized rolling work of art, I think it's a damn shame they took apart a gorgeous original and complete 57 and left 80% of it on the shop floor. Considering the vast amount of new reproduction parts you can buy for a TriFive, they could have gotten the same result with a non running 'project car' and a stack of parts catalogs.

[@most-hated-inc]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Beautiful work, but a damn shame.

[@iammaximus614]

Well, 💵 ... 🗣👍🏽

[@cybair9341]

50 years in the future, car lovers are going to buy resto-mods and re-manufacture them to perfectly original condition. But still, they wont be real "original".

[@wdchopnfool]

I was gasping when I saw my all time fav car on the Foose block in such great shape..... But he kept it looking almost unmolested and made it a real driver. Starting with a project car costs a ton to get it into shape. Job well done in my book.

[@garrygballard8914]

Well guys if it was your car you would do what you want. Where these owners did what they wanted. And I'm with them. It's dam fine and if I had the check book, would do the same. To have a car with the Foose name on it, is ever better than having a Detroit original.

[@yabonam]

Who want to cry. Must come n sit beside me 😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭 An other chock from Foooooose 😭😭😭😭

[@alexbrown1995]

That engine bay is superb.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Very clean, paint job, gaps.. Foose is perfecting every thing he touches, awesome.. art on wheels ! Also Love his Show and i'm from Europe ! ;0)

[@adnanlatif9007]

Chip & his team always does flawless jobs

[@ODGColornChrome]

Chip you and your guys are master craftsmen! Amazing Job!!

[@MWMTex]

I like what he has done - hell anything Chip touches turns to gold. That said, to take a perfect 57, all original, fully restored and to turn it into a restomod is criminal. Watching this guy, his wife and daughter's reaction was - well like hohum, its another car, so what, looks good, gee thanks, have a nice day.

[@lt7automotive931]

Chip, I'm a big fan of you and your work and this would have been just as stunning if you started with a decrepit shell or a new stamping -- realdealsteel or equivalent. I believe your customers would trust you if you told them that Foose doesn't pull apart classics. If there was a rationale for this let us know. Otherwise it looks as though you took apart a car someone restored with NOS parts and built the same thing you could've from a shell.

[@parnellitube]

I assume it's due to the cost and time involved in hunting down good original or reproduction parts. If you're starting with a 100% complete car, then you can skip right to the modifications. Yes, it was painful for me to watch them tear it down, but it appears to be prior restoration, and not an original survivor. It was too nice.

[@ZosoStar]

Wow Chip, another Beautiful Car! Love that color! Wish I was working with you! Your friend Dennis Modica, WILD RODS...

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Chip=King , You guys are AWESOME Thanks for sharing

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

I miss the TV show that Chip was doing. Very cool show..

[@poplaurentiu4148]

I hear they will come back, (i saw a cool project -> a Shelby Daytona, he might do it on first episode..) i can't wait ! ;0)

[@kenswitzer4133]

If only I could afford to have Foose finish my 1967 Camaro. Would be a dream come true!

[@ronlheureux7623]

Being an early baby boomer, seeing this color made my heart skip a beat. I was transported back to the late 50s and the early 60s. The rest of the car is simply breathtaking, as well.

[@shinigamilee5915]

I like everything, including and especially those wheels. I think it's something new and people will need to get used to the idea.

[@pacodtm71]

I am in ❤️❤️❤️ for the Color. Best wishes from Germany 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@mixalis6168]

And people say, money can't make you happy !!

[@knytrydr73]

It can't, but it can get you an awesome car which is the same thing! LOL

[@Darrell1019]

:)

[@WilhelmWilder]

It can't, but the beautiful car that you buy with it...actually can

[@rollin19]

Money can't make you skinny that's for sure! That's why the average man can't fit into a classic car because in the 50's the cars were made for skinny guys!

[@TheTektronik]

It is used as means to get to what makes you happy.

[@milla698]

Chip you did it again that's an amazing looking 57

[@johntilson2535]

You know, money pretty much buys everything. Except perfection. Only Foose can deliver that!

[@jeramehein2044]

I wish I had the money for a restoration by Chip. My truck would have been a good candidate for overhauling back in the day. Now that it has been passed down to me, I am just lucky to keep my old 72 k20 truck running, and go for drives on occasion.

[@RANGERIZZY]

FOOSE and CREW,never fail,👏👏👏

[@lorrainechristie5528]

RANGER IZZY s

[@garrygballard8914]

Wow !!! Is an under statement. Wondering what the bill was ? It would be worth it what ever it was.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

If I had the money, I would send my car to you guys to do everything. A guy can dream. Great video.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Love what you did to the car with the exception of the wheels. They may be one-off, but they're hideous.

[@david662211]

Another Awesome Foose Build. Love It!!!

[@paulk8716]

This is very eerie!! This is the same exact car I have in my next life when I actually have money!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joe-wv7pv]

Love his style, so hard to tell what Foose has done to a car sometimes! You just know it’s better but not always why or how.

[@sashas8168]

Another Chip masterpiece!

[@yoseppijoe]

I'm so glad they didn't do the usual big chrome wheels. And did a nice nod to the original wheels.

[@leslieloughnan8249]

Love the colour. A beautiful car. Chip Foose and the team did an amazing job.

[@keynasiebert9173]

I swear if I lived in California, I'd get thrown out of your shop for hanging around watching you guys do your magic!! lol

[@mikelaos2077]

Tell me about it. I live 5 minutes from that shop. I feel like a stalker. I drive by once in a while just to see if anybody is outside. I've randomly seen Chip driving next to me a couple times. It's like an Elvis sighting...lol

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Chip, do you ever mess up? Dang, you guys nailed it......again!

[@SARSteam]

And I thought a 57 Chevy cannot look better than what it is... Awesome work guys...!!! Can I please have one as well ? :D

[@bigbearbland]

Eh. Notice Chip didn't talk about it, that speaks volumes to me.

[@danringheim]

Wow. Beautiful build. I have a 57 2 door in 1968. Not quite the ride that this is.

[@tedrettberg6143]

My favorite Foose car yet!

[@laohantun7404]

So beautiful and stunning.......guys....thanks for showing.....

[@jasonsparks4601]

A perfect example of how much the owners will never appreciate what they have!

[@79tazman]

I love how you guys take a totally restored car and redo it. I wish I could afford to do something like that

[@joerichards2616]

Beautiful car. I would have liked to see the wheels with a smaller center and faux wide white walls though.

[@BoUrnNe26]

While it would have been interesting to see, if you still wanted the rim size to be bigger than 15 in, I feel white walls at that point would look awkward.

[@scuzzydirtbag]

Beautiful car!! The original wasn't to bad either. Looked like a standard shift 250hp. But that finished car is a beaut!

[@robertpradella6550]

Wow !This is so beautiful!

[@tykellerman6384]

Unbelievable... another fine project guys 🤠👍

[@zacherykesler8508]

The exhaust system sounds perfect

[@terrywbreedlove]

Love the color love the interior can’t stand the wheels which seems to be a normal occurrence with Foose wheels

[@bigdaddyb6005]

Stunning! What craftsmanship.