![]() ![]() As a builder you’re thinking, “We’ve got to push the envelope,” and that’s not what it’s about now. The way they’ve done the judging, your guess is as good as anybody’s about what you need to build. What I'd Do Differently: Chip Foose In 2015, the hot-rod designer whose cars have won eight AMBR awards and four Detroit Autorama Ridler awards finished his ninth and final season of Overhaulin' JULY 2016 BY JOHN PEARLEY HUFFMAN PHOTOS From the August 2016 issue C/D: So which is better: the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) or the Ridler award? CF: Boy, that’s getting political, isn’t it? The difficult thing with the AMBR award right now is that there’s no target on the wall about what you need to build. Chip Foose continues to star in the popular series "Overhaulin'" that airs on Discovery's Velocity Channel.Ĭontact: Deb Pollack, for Katzkin Leather, Inc.Road and Track's John Pearly Huffman takes a few moments to hear what friend and MagnaFlow ambassador Chip Foose has to say about what he would do differently. He has won three coveted "Ridler" Awards at Detroit's Autorama he has been involved with eight America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR)-winning vehicles, and has received the Goodguys' Street Rod of the Year Award an amazing eight times. Specializing in the design and construction of automobiles and automobile-related products, Foose Design products and creative services are available to private individuals, companies and automotive manufacturers.įoose's career includes numerous industry honors including being the youngest member ever inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame (at age 33) in 1997, and the first recipient of the Goodguys' Trendsetter Award in 1998. For more information, visit Katzkin online at About Chip FooseĬhip Foose currently serves as the creative head and driving force behind Foose Design, the widely respected automotive and product development company, headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif. Katzkin maintains more than 3,000 interior patterns, 135 colors and materials, and more custom options than any other interior manufacturer. With a nationwide installer base featuring over 2,500 restyling locations, Katzkin has created nearly two million exciting vehicle interiors in the past 30 years. "Not only are we able to offer personal choice through our on-line configurator directly to the customer, but we continue to make bold statements that provide an 'a-ha' moment upon opening the vehicle door."įounded in 1983, Katzkin Leather, Inc., of Montebello, California is the leading manufacturer of custom leather interiors. The company has long embraced design and O'Connell contends that Katzkin's ability to offer niche specialties such as the Foose collection, continue to reinforce the company's leadership position. "Allowing Chip to add his unique design approach to Katzkin's wide array of exciting materials and industry-leading quality will extend our product to an even broader range of auto and truck enthusiasts," said O'Connell. As such, he worked closely with Chip Foose to build upon this creative collaboration. ![]() ![]() Katzkin's Chief Designer, David O'Connell, has been providing an authentic personalization and customization element to the brand since his arrival to the company in 2010. I'm excited to see my concepts come to life, from my design to your car." ![]() "Katzkin has the highest quality leathers and their craftsmanship and stitching is outstanding. "I am excited to take my relationship with Katzkin to the next level through our licensing agreement," said Foose. "The addition of Chip Foose's award-winning creativity provides yet another pillar to support Katzkin's world-class marketing strengths while tapping a growing segment of the market." Now, a broad enthusiast audience has access to Foose-inspired personalization never before available, adding credibility to Katzkin's already successful interior repertoire.įoose noted that Katzkin has provided numerous leather interiors for cars on his "Overhaulin'" TV Show, as well as for custom builds in the Foose Design Shop. "Our core values embrace design in everything we do," said Mayberry. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:Īccording to Katzkin CEO, Brooks Mayberry, the collaboration with Chip Foose brings a strength and differentiation within the marketplace well beyond the competition. Katzkin/Chip Foose Alliance Brings Interior Design Synergy to Auto Enthusiasts. ![]()
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