Chip Foose restoration of the E Type What a car
Foose design E Type
Isn't it just.
The hand made screen surround - wow.
Thought the wires were too resto-mod large at first - then saw they were billet - and with the extended side skirts they do work.
Although just a bit too much 1955 Thunderbird with the eggcrate grille and bonnet scoop for me.
I'd still have it though!
Wonder how many hours went into it with the design and build - worth it to create such automotive art.
He clearly understood the task he was taking on with such an icon and has approached it with great empathy and skill.
The hand made screen surround - wow.
Thought the wires were too resto-mod large at first - then saw they were billet - and with the extended side skirts they do work.
Although just a bit too much 1955 Thunderbird with the eggcrate grille and bonnet scoop for me.
I'd still have it though!
Wonder how many hours went into it with the design and build - worth it to create such automotive art.
He clearly understood the task he was taking on with such an icon and has approached it with great empathy and skill.
MY14 "S" badged V6 Convertible in Lunar Grey metallic
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Do we know what they did with the engine? - also part of the iconic status but he often swaps them out.
It wouldn't really suit the brutal character of a 575ps Jag V8, but maybe an inline Ingenium i6 would be a contemporary take on it.
Looks like it would suit the bonnet bulge too.
It wouldn't really suit the brutal character of a 575ps Jag V8, but maybe an inline Ingenium i6 would be a contemporary take on it.
Looks like it would suit the bonnet bulge too.
MY14 "S" badged V6 Convertible in Lunar Grey metallic
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Hmm - not overly convinced by his explanation for the Chevy and auto-trans. - although the 270Kg weight saving over the front axle must be handy!
But then I guess who would want to look at a Jag V6 / V8 without its engine cover - possibly the ugliest motor I've come across
But then I guess who would want to look at a Jag V6 / V8 without its engine cover - possibly the ugliest motor I've come across
MY14 "S" badged V6 Convertible in Lunar Grey metallic
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
I was a proud owner of a 1970 4.2 series 2 drop head back in 1974 & can relate to this. Stunning. Not sure about the scoop in front of the bonnet bulge. But a work of art for sure.
Steve.
Steve.
2017 f type 5.0 R AWD Glacier Pearl white Cabriolet
Sports seats 14way. Powerfold mirrors, Keyless. Hp Brakes, Split rims,
Heated screen. Meridian 380w.
Sports seats 14way. Powerfold mirrors, Keyless. Hp Brakes, Split rims,
Heated screen. Meridian 380w.
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Foose is a design legend in this space and this is up there with his best. I love it
Funny how several of us see the same question marks around the grille and scoop. Aside that perfect
Not a cheap project for the owner...
Funny how several of us see the same question marks around the grille and scoop. Aside that perfect
Not a cheap project for the owner...
2014 MY 3.0 V6S Roadster
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
I guess it might be a handy spot to attach your Warn winch
MY14 "S" badged V6 Convertible in Lunar Grey metallic
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
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