The last few decades have been an amazing ride for custom car television shows and media, and there was one particular show that aired on TV that became a cult classic. Overhaulin’ was a redesigned show that would take lucky contestants who had a great car that needed work and completely restore it for them. Chip Foose is a masterful car designer who's created some of the most amazing vehicles to roam the earth, and his specialty is hot rods and classic cars. The show did really well in terms of ratings with a considerable number of amazing car designs and a slew of happy contestants that came out of the show.

There were a total of 113 episodes, but the show didn't get tiring because the restorations were done on a wide range of different vehicles, which gave it a broad appeal. Overhaulin’ was the pinnacle of the reality TV boom that pertained to custom vehicles, and with Chip Foose at the helm, some of the vehicle designs were even more beautiful than the original concepts. No matter which kind of vehicle Chip Foose was restoring, there was bound to be a stellar restoration that would captivate the audience, and the one-of-a-kind vehicles that were featured on Overhaulin’ really showcased the true talent of Chip Foose. It also has to be said that the cars that were restored on Overhaulin’ were much more original than the extreme restorations that were shown on Pimp My Ride, which featured some extreme over-the-top rides that really took away from the original beauty of the vehicles.

20 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air - Ep. 2.11

Another impressive retro restoration that was featured on Overhaulin’ was the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air. This is a very popular year for the classic large sedan, and this car, Chip Foose wanted to have an aggressive style while, at the same time, be able to maintain the same classic look that made the car a legendary model. There were also the notable engine enhancements that made the car drive like a brand-new vehicle with a good amount of horsepower and performance that fits Chip Foose's philosophy. (Hot Rod)

19 1968 Chevrolet Camaro - Ep. 1.6

When it comes to the pony car market, the Chevrolet Camaro was one of the originals that changed the game, and in contrast to the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro has traditionally been a hardcore performance vehicle.

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is a legendary model year, and these cars have exploded in value.

Chip Foose designed the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro to feature many of the notable design elements that have made his cars famous while maintaining the original feeling of the SS model line. (Hot Rod)

18 1970 Chevrolet Camaro - Ep. 2.14

Chip Foose is a world-famous car designer, and he's changed the game when it comes to designing hot rods and classic performance vehicles. His portfolio spans across many different models. The 1970 Chevrolet Camaro was the birth of the second generation for the classic GM muscle car, and with most of the enhancements over the previous generation, the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro was lighter and faster and featured a more aerodynamic design that made the car a one-of-a-kind beast like no other. (Hot Rod)

17 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle - Ep. 1.3

Probably one of the most notorious cars to ever be featured on Overhaulin’ was the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, a stellar restoration that made the car better than it ever was before.

The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle that was designed by Chip Foose for Overhaulin’ was a stylish and sporty design that really took the essence of the SS model and took it up a notch.

Of course, there were signature touches such as some classic-looking rims and a bright paint job with the racing stripes to match. (Hot Rod)

16 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu - Ep. 2.15

Aside from your run-of-the-mill Chevelle SS models, there were a few other notable lines that were in the muscle car racers as well, and one of them was the Malibu. This model was the original birthplace of the Chevelle SS long before the actual SS model was released. For this episode of Overhaulin’, Chip Foose restored a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, which is a car that's notable in drag race circles as well as the performance community for its straightforward design and ease of modification. (Hot Rod)

15 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II - Ep. 2.2

This was probably one of the more memorable rides to be redone on Overhaulin’, and that's because you don’t see too many of these models still in existence. The 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II was a noteworthy car that was redone by Chip Foose in usual Foose design style with a classic-looking design that really made the car the envy of the muscle car community. The 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II is a classic vehicle that makes a great hot rod or a simple cruiser, and with the Chip Foose touches, this turned out to be a beautiful-looking vehicle. (Hot Rod)

14 1967 Buick Skylark - Ep. 2.5

There are a ton of beautiful hot rods and classic cars that were featured on the hit TV show Overhaulin,’ and each vehicle was designed by Chip Foose right on the show.

The 1967 Buick Skylark was a unique design that Chip Foose sat down and put a good deal of design and effort into.

He gave this classic car a distinct design that was a lot different than many of the fully restored models that are on the classic car market right now. (Hot Rod)

13 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air - Ep. 1.5

There are many classic cars that have changed the game, and in the large sedan market, the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air really introduced the world to what a family car should be. The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air that was featured on Overhaulin’ was one of the more personal design challenges for Chip Foose because it was hard to improve on an already legendary design. As with any Chip Foose design, the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was a really well-designed car and probably one of the best to be seen on Overhaulin’ to date. (Hot Rod)

12 1964 Chevrolet Corvette C2 - Ep. 2.1

Of course, one of the most legendary cars in the world is the Chevrolet Corvette, and naturally, there had to be at least one of this classic car featured on the popular television show.

The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette C2 really set the bar for performance and design and carried the performance badge for the Chevrolet brand long before the Camaro entered the ring.

Chip Foose managed to give this car an amazing design that's really stood the test of time, and the paint job was pretty cool as well. (Hot Rod)

11 1977 Chevrolet El Camino - Ep. 1.4

Perhaps one of the most underrated cars of all time is the Chevrolet El Camino, an interesting and innovative car that also served as a light-duty pickup truck. There were quite a few variations of the El Camino, and one of the last incarnations was the 1977 Chevrolet El Camino. Chip Foose took extra time to make sure that this design was innovative and did the car justice with a memorable design and a powerful performance factor that made the car one of the most memorable. (Hot Rod)

10 1988 Chevrolet K-1500 - Ep. 1.1

Perhaps one of the more casual rides to be featured on Overhaulin’, the 1988 Chevrolet K-1500 was a really good redesign that gave the truck a performance-car look and feel. With the 350 V8 engine, the short box K-1500 is an awesome performer anyway, but Chip Foose made sure to give the truck a nice modern design and feeling with nice wheels and tires. Chip Foose specializes in picking out paint colors that give the car a serious pop, and the 1988 Chevrolet K-1500 was one of the coolest trucks on Overhaulin’. (Hot Rod)

9 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Ep. 2.4

The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is perhaps one of the most underrated and seriously cool-looking cars from the muscle car era. With lines that look similar to a Chevelle, the Monte Carlo is a winning combination of style and performance with big chrome bumpers and an aggressive stance that gives the car a powerful look. The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has recently started to expand in resale value, and the Overhaulin’ episode had Chip Foose give this car a classic muscle car look with some beautiful paint to match. (Hot Rod)

8 2003 Chevrolet Silverado - Ep. 1.6

The beauty of the Overhaulin’ TV show is that they would restore all types of different vehicles, and Chip Foose is one of the best automotive designers in the world.

When it comes to designing a cool truck, there were quite a few featured on Overhaulin’, and the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado was one of the most memorable.

Now, the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado had a special Joe Gibbs racing edition, and this is the same look that Chip Foose was trying to achieve while giving the truck a sleeper look where you wouldn’t expect it to pack that much power. (Hot Rod)

7 1971 Dodge Challenger - Ep. 2.8

There have been many Chevrolets featured on the Overhaulin’ TV show, but many people don’t know that Chip Foose is actually a Mopar guy.

The 1971 Dodge Challenger was a special car that was Dodge's answer to the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang.

When Chip Foose set out to restore the 1971 Dodge Challenger, he went for an original look that would bring the car back to its showroom beauty. The finished product was an amazing car that featured a Hemi engine and a one-of-a-kind design that'll live on. (Hot Rod)

6 1998 Ford Crown Victoria - Ep. 1.5

Perhaps one of the most unique restorations to be featured on Overhaulin’ was the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, a car that you wouldn't really suspect someone like Chip Foose to restore. The 1998 Ford Crown Victoria is a car that's known all around the world as being either a taxi or a police car, but the car does have a powerful V8 engine and a one-of-a-kind rear-wheel-drive design that makes it an excellent performance vehicle. The final 1998 Ford Crown Victoria was a sleeper with a beautiful paint job and a new interior. (Hot Rod)

5 1950 Ford Custom - Ep. 1.2

Ford is a vehicle manufacturer that's made some of the most memorable cars in the world from the Mustang to the Ford Bronco that drove O.J. Simpson to freedom. Overhaulin’ has featured many memorable Ford vehicles over the span of the television show, and one of the most memorable was the 1950 Ford Custom. This one-of-a-kind restoration took one of the oldest cars and gave it a new modern twist that made this a classic car that the owner could be proud of. Chip Foose worked to make sure that the car still had its original design, and this made for a winning show. (Hot Rod)

4 1991 Ford Explorer - Ep. 1.7

Perhaps one of the most unique cars to be featured on Overhaulin’ was the 1991 Ford Explorer that Chip Foose restored. These little SUVs were a dominant sales force during the nineties, so much so that Ford discontinued the legendary Bronco in favor of the lightweight Ford Explorer. Chip Foose went for a design that gave the Explorer a distinct off-road look, with nice big tires and an attractive paint job that gave the SUV a whole new life similar to what he did with many other SUVs featured on the show. (Hot Rod)

3 1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty - Ep. 1.1

The great thing about Chip Foose is that he has a knack for design, and this talent has spread across many different cars over time. One of the more memorable designs to be featured on Overhaulin’ was actually a super-duty truck, and this big redesign was the focus of Chip Foose's attention. The 1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty was designed to show off all of the positive design elements that the truck featured while giving it a unique feeling and look that's really what Chip Foose specializes in. (Hot Rod)

2 1963 Ford Falcon - Ep. 2.7

The 1963 Ford Falcon was a very memorable redesign. This is a car that really never gets the credit that it deserves in the automotive community, and Chip Foose took the time to restore one to such a beautiful condition that the truck became a jaw dropper. The 1963 Ford Falcon is a lightweight family sedan that, when restored correctly, can be a fun-to-drive performance car, especially if you outfit the classic sedan with a new modern SVT motor. The 1963 Ford Falcon designed by Chip Foose never failed to amaze the audience, and this is one of the most memorable cars on the show. (Hot Rod)

1 1965 Ford Mustang - Ep. 2.6

Overhaulin’ has featured all types of restored vehicles from a '91 Ford Explorer to a Chevrolet Camaro SS, and one of the most memorable and iconic cars in history is the 1965 Ford Mustang. Chip Foose did everything right on the redesign of the 1965 Ford Mustang, with a jaw-dropping paint job that screams thousands of dollars to a new SVT engine that makes the Mustang swing around winding roads like a true performance car. The 1965 Ford Mustang was probably one of the more memorable restorations on Overhaulin’. (Hot Rod)

Source: Hot Rod