Streamlining the 1963 split-window Corvette | Chip Foose Draws a Car - Ep. 15

[@scottbourret1190]

I have always been captivated by Chips ability to draw. Drawing everything with pen and marker is something I've never been able to grasp. That was one of my favorite parts of his show was sitting with someone, hearing what they described and seeing him create that. Would love to be able to build something with him.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Chip is a class act. I met him briefly in 2007 at a Fast Fords car show when he was introducing the Foose Mustang. He sat for hours inside and signed autographs and even sketched several dozen cars on hats and T shirts. He was outside and was walking around and meeting folks, chatting and shaking hands. He signed the owners manual for my 2004 Mercury Marauder. As of today I have had this car 15 years and with only 53K miles hopefully I will still have it when it becomes a classic. With only 3,214 made, it's already rare.

[@msbae]

The Marauder was a classic the moment it was first made.

[@jerryorrell4856]

How doooo you make a hand sketch drawing look like a photograph. Amazing..now that's what a 63 stingray should look like. Pure art...love it !

[@RobBob555]

Practice

[@yourallbrainwashed]

Not only can I watch chip draw all day but I can listen to his critiques all day long.

[@jimsmith9912]

Chip you are a legend!!!! I love watching your show and seeing how you are so good at drawing, rendering, fixing and always working hard. Good on you mate.

[@choward5430]

Some cars are difficult to improve on the original design. The '63 Corvette Split Window Coupe is one of those cars. Some songs are nailed the first time. Some films are nailed the first time. Same thing with some cars.

[@arsenakopian4478]

chip foose really knows how to design cars this days so elegant

[@jamiesworkshop3198]

If I could do it all over again, I would enroll at the Art Center College of Design at the start of my freshman year in 1985. I love his marker work, but the real magic happens when he gets out the white gouache! Thanks also for the detail shots at the end. Fun to see it up close.

[@Tmrfe0962]

Quiet frankly, I’d love to find a ‘63 with the window cut out! I’ve never seen one, only heard that people did it...I’ve seen plenty of splits, I think a modified one would be super rare! Especially if the factory had a hand in it...thanks Chip, always love these videos...reminds me of reading Robert Cumberford’s Column in Automobile Mag. A real pleasure seeing the professional take on things we laypeople take for granted....and would love to see you rake on a early 911.....thank you.

[@scottyskydog]

I drove a 63 vet for several years! It’s a shame lots of people removed the center pillar! Definitely a cool ride! Love to see Chip build one.

[@RichardM740]

I'd love to see you take on the 71 Rivera. From what I understand it was intended for a smaller platform, but I'd like to see your take on making that car a little more graceful.

[@joelness]

Pretty sure he would use the word "elegant" though instead of graceful.

[@chriscallen6897]

I always enjoy watching Chip sketch. I wish I knew what brand markers he’s using. I enjoy illustrating classics as well.

[@philohanrahan9478]

Absolutely nailed it! Chip , you are a God. You're not thee God but i watch you from across the pond,and love what you do.

[@sdc303]

Slanting the roof really makes the corvette better looking.

[@arsenakopian4478]

wow that exaust really came out nice i love the way foose design fenders coloring just done so right he blending this cars like a mirrror no wounder his the best numbr one i talk about him anywhere i go

[@joethompson6351]

Love the design for the 63, hope you get it as well. I would like to see his redesign of the 68-72 corvette.

[@QuickGearhead]

My dream car massaged by my favourite designer! Hagerty and Chip, is this rendering available to be purchased? I’d love to own an image of what I want my ‘63 to look like when it comes time to purchase and build it!

[@my31and37]

The C2 corvette coupe is one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. I don't think I could cut mine up though!

[@ltsgarage7780]

My31and37, you’re not Chip Foose either. I’m not sure why he doesn’t cut one up if he likes them so bad. Although you’re talking about a 250k to 350k. Just the roof windows & A pillars alone is a150,000.00 dollars to do. Then add in the drive train suspension and modern day LT1 or a LS7. You would have a Rocket Ship!

[@my31and37]

@@ltsgarage7780 yeah it cost big bucks.. I'm currently building a 59 vette with an LS3 and art Morrison chassis... already at 150k.. and not drivable yet..

[@ltsgarage7780]

@@my31and37 how long have you been working on it?? Where are you located??

[@Raist474]

I love the retro feel he's managed to exemplify in this drawing he's managed to exemplify.

[@Gearheaddesk]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (yesterday) CHIP!

[@SmartMass]

Thank you for noticing and removing the vent window. I've always hated them on sports cars and it completely changes the side profile for the better.

[@militantnormal428]

What an amazing talent! Stunning!

[@JeffWoodwick]

Hagerty, it's guys like Chip that inspire SEMA car market in the US. All of us car guys want to build or buy one. I think it's almost time to pick a project for myself.

[@theylied1776]

This is what I like about Chip Foose, he understands the geometry of the electrical and mechanical components of a car. When he redesigns a car he understands that the breaks, radiators, lights, exhaust, wiring harnesses, and suspension all have to be fabricated to fit and make that redesign work.

[@dantabieros7475]

Can't beat this classic. I too want one..

[@clausmadsen6754]

Lowered cars also generally have sacrificed ride comfort and noise level. Lower car means stiffer suspension to avoid bottoming out suspension. Stiffer suspension means better handling but also reduced comfort and generally noisier ride

[@agueybana111]

I see one of the subtle changes is to include both side pipes and rear exhaust,

[@samhaines8228]

would really dig a few technique tips, like when Chip pointed out the addition of sky reflection on the top surfaces with blue. Also an occasional description of the materials used. great vids, excellent stuff all around!

[@ZacharyMeunier]

I love this series

[@k.k.hickey4624]

I'd love to see him do a Nash Metropolitan next, Iike this series, it's not all 32 Fords and 64 Impalas, it explores the uncommonly customized.

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

Uncommon? All that happens in most customs is: Just drop a Chevy engine in it, get it running, then get it mostly street legal, mess up both the front and rear styling and then call it a day.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Cool that a guy like Chip still has bucket list cars...

[@arsenakopian4478]

gorgeous car i just love this car design by foose

[@jonniiinferno9098]

Chip doesn't make the cars -- he just makes them better...

[@daveheath3728]

Some cars are hard to improve on , like the Corvette Stingray . Perhaps that's because the first Corvette Stingray was designed by another legendary automotive designer , and Art Center School of Design grad , Pete Brock who also later designed the Shelby Cobra Daytona . Brock worked for GM under Bill Mitchell in their design dept . GM was going to drop the Corvette , and Mitchell wanted to find a way to improve the body design to improve the cars appeal . He asked his team to come up with some new styling ideas for the Corvette , and Pete Brock produced a set of drawings that became the first Corvette Stingray , and the rest is history . Not bad for a 19 year old kid ! . Both Foose and Brock are legendary designers , and what an endorsement for the Art Center School of Design ! 😎👍

[@carlo11663]

Love this car more than anything else.

[@arsenakopian4478]

this is one of the best corvette ever made corvette generation is awsome

[@revzillo]

Stunning redesign Chip , this is one of my favourite cars , l'd love to have seen a gull wing version , like the Mercedes 300 SL ..... l was born in 63 aswell by the way 👍

[@charlie1872]

Hi Chip, just watched this video and would like to ask you a couple of questions. I am not a trained artist, I just like to draw cars. I have struggled sketching cars trying to make them proportionally and geometrically correct and was gobsmacked to see that you had traced this one, is this the method you normally take? I will certainly try this. Another thing is I find wheels very very challenging and more often than not they don’t look right. So I love the method you have taken on this one by only derailing tge time outline and including the tire with the dark wheel well. Is this your normal approach. Thanks so much, this has been an eye opener and bonus for me. Cheers

[@JeffWoodwick]

A customer of my father's shop had a split window Corvette. Another brought a gullwing Mercedes there once. Pretty sure I've met one of the Ring Brothers long ago in the mid 80s.

[@mikelaughlin4470]

That was artistry. It leaves my awestruck to watch a master work like that. Bravo Mr. Foose!

[@paladin0654]

I'm not a Chevy guy but the '63 split window's back end is the sexiest car ever.

[@shawnkitts7516]

Hey Chip. Another amazing job. I love your designs. How about your take on a 71-73 Mustang Coupe?! There are a ton of fast backs out there but the coupe is the forgotten one. I'd love to see what you could do with one. Take care and stay safe! From a fan up in Canada.

[@cprolland1539]

why the muffler tip at the backend , if you put side pipes....anyhow why change the car, it s an icon

[@mmac4047]

Exhaust cut outs on the side pipes, neighbors friendly exhaust at the rear

[@wijr7211]

The drawing of the cars to me look more real than the photo does! An I hope someone gets u that 63! So you can build it how you want.

[@CallMeMrX]

Been waiting years for this kind of stuff, awesome.

[@yourallbrainwashed]

Me too.

[@arsenakopian4478]

nicee ya super nice i like how he blends this markers makes chroms real rims he does do good chip knows whats up his awsome

[@ll7868]

There are just as many smokers today as there was in 1963, probably more. The smoker windows and ashtrays were phased out because people who didn't smoke complained that they promoted smoking so they were gone. There should be optional ashtrays, lighters and smoker windows, everywhere I go I see people tossing butts on streets and all over parking lots.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Stunning. Would look nice in a convertible to. Or a hardtop convertible.

[@iloveStance]

That's awesome work, have you ever designed "own" a car, it would be great to see how your intended car seems to 😍😍 I went to auto painting a half of training and photograph, while taking photographs concentrate on always emphasize the beautiful lines of the car and after that the car owner has begun to keep more of his car. It would be great to see what changes you would make to the bmw e36 coupe model. It’s a really common hobby car from older bmw cars.

[@scottyskydog]

Love it!

[@davidwarburton8890]

Beautiful Chip! Can you imagine the mid engine in it?

[@FRITZI999]

the Cassis says "Front", not rear Engine

[@dadstoygarage1878]

awesome I love the improvements they work very well!

[@christopherkouri2317]

Gorgeous

[@arsenakopian4478]

i like this wow so clean smooth

[@viperpins]

Would love to see what he would do to a Gen 2 Dodge Viper GTS 96-02. Also, I wish they would use different music at the start of these videos.

[@bullast2046]

Voluptuous.. my favorite

[@workmate222]

63 - 67 Corvettes are my favourite cars but are so expensive to obtain, I am stuck with a 76 C3 Corvette. That leads me to wonder what magic could Foose do with a C3 ???

[@benzinapaul7416]

Gorgeous but rear overhang a bit too long which seems a common theme with your redesigns

[@k.k.hickey4624]

Half the time the rims wouldn't fit either, they're stylized to accentuate the modifications, they aren't to scale.

[@beauxguidry5373]

Exact opposite. I like the rear of the car, but the front (his version)is hideous to me, please finish turning it into a Buick.

[@swordmonkey6635]

Yeah, I get that he didn't want to screw with the silhouette of the C2, but the cabin past the B pillar seems bloated. I'd try to taper the rear window more dramatically or even make it resemble a C5 hardtop convertible with a smaller cabin and a flatter trunk area.

[@THESLlCK]

it's identical in length to the original, what you're seeing is the roof being lowered

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@THESLlCK disagree the length from the trailing edge of the rear wheel arch is longer

[@johndavey72]

Very nice Chip but for a design that is over 58years old , it's perfect and only matched by an early "e"type FHC. Have to say you've had some pretty harsh comments however it's easy to be a film critic. Thanks Chip.

[@saginawdan]

Hats off to the editing!

[@robbchastain3036]

I like your drawing, Chip, and surprising that the workers complained about installing the window halves and that their complaints were heeded.

[@KevinJHutchison]

GM introduced a number of changes from 63 - 64 to reduce the cost of building the car, the split window was one of them. Less a complaint and more a fact that the spilt took longer as part of the manufacturing process.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

IMO The second gen Corvette is the most beautiful production car ever designed! Chip just made it more gorgeous!!

[@ll7868]

If I could only own one car it would be a '63 split in the classic ermine white with red interior. It would match my dream drum kit, pearl white Tama drums with metallic red Paiste Colorsound 900 cymbals.

[@arsenakopian4478]

chip is good chippizzz nice job brother

[@GonzoDonzo]

My favorite vette

[@marcstephan7650]

Don't forget adding modern AC. C2 is hot looking but also hot inside.

[@fambam1666]

My vavorite year vorvette

[@jerrybot3000]

Low looks cool but not practical. I’m glad he touched on that.

[@arsenakopian4478]

wow i like this car alot

[@projectmontego]

It has a rear exhaust as well as a side exhaust.

[@stewkeene357]

Hey Chip, if you want to really impress us, do a redesign on a Chevy SSR pickup. THAT would be an accomplishment!

[@benjamindas0440]

Somebody manufactur this design please...it's perfect

[@RoyGNH]

That 63 redesign literally looks better than anything on the road today... A classic brought to the 21st Century better than any time machine could. Nice work sir.

[@truckspank656]

Sexy beast! love the rear window, side pipes and knock offs. It's a shame that car design is dictated to us by the safety lunatics these days. I'd love to see good looking cars again, not just plastic boxes with 5mph bumpers.

[@Filibie]

Masterclass.

[@madmonk3174]

The back end looks like a Jenson interceptor from here the UK. I wonder if chip likes the interceptor?

[@yourallbrainwashed]

I think if chip had a short show every week on tv, it would be popular as hell.

[@monzon529]

I would love to see Chip do the Ken Miles GT 40

[@louissavarese2243]

Michaelangelo Foose🇺🇸👍😊

[@petersonoliveira8496]

Boa tarde Oi chip foose 📝 carro aparece 1958 un cambio de look rua fasutolo 130 e 213 são Paulo água branca Brasil vai amém BOM 👌🙏🏿✨😮💪🏿 🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@jsh3234]

That's so nice. Chip,any orders yet ?

[@mrdebris1217]

Great work. But I don‘t get it why change something which is already perfect?

[@ronlynch7744]

GM should bring back your version Chip!

[@AirefxKustoms]

Is there a print available for purchase of this Chip Foose 63 Corvette rendering?

[@richardhunter4235]

I have one, don’t really care for the idea o& lowering it, side pipes weren’t available in 63

[@normmeunier9657]

M favorite Vett.

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Hey Foose, is there a website with your drawings scanned ? Thanks

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Why not take a more-common '64 or '64 and do this along with adding the split window? Also, never saw these stingrays as American E-types until just now.

[@arsenakopian4478]

chip foose made me design cars better but this drawings take my time

[@andrespettinelli3559]

Un genio👋👋👋👋

[@jeffrygwall5072]

I don't like what you did to the rear. I like the tight tuck look to it.

[@jaivette]

I lov it

[@hectorturolla6870]

Siempre el genio de Chip Foose!

[@robertos4172]

Everything but that front fender cutout...

[@jeffwisener1378]

2% about modifications to a classic, 98% about having professional rendering skills.

[@gavg89iiuktvii35]

E P I C 💎 STAY BLESSED

[@Potato-lw3fe]

roadster shop allready built two like this

[@don4denise]

Can one purchase your Drawings? Thanks

[@arsenakopian4478]

i wanna learn marker drawings my self does look that complecated

[@WheelchairGear]

If u want one I got a Ca. car I bought in 89 51k miles. I never registered.