Good Guys Finish First
Chip Foose and Jeff Collins at Whitby
 
These days I'm being bogged down by Carroll $helby and his legal shenanigans.  If ever these was a poster child for "hero to zero," he would qualify.  In all this it is easy to forget how many great people there are in the automotive industry and I figured I'd tell you about a few.
 

 
Immediately following the World of Wheels Boston show, FFR customer Marc Butz hopped on a plane and flew to Michigan to visit the build school.  Sitting next to him on the plane was a friendly guy named Chip Foose.  Chip is a down to earth guy with solid values and a big heart.  Marc told Chip about his upcoming Factory Five project and was blown away when Chip took the time to sketch out a killer custom FFR-Foose Roadster.  Chip Foose is a huge celebrity who deserves the respect and admiration car guys everywhere.  What a gentleman.


Chip Foose environmental water based paint was used on the SEMA show winning FFR '33

 


Jeff Collins from Whitby Motorcars

Just this morning, I opened up my mail to find $1,372 donation to Team Jenny c/o the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from the Mid-Atlantic Factory Five owners who attended the year-end Christmas party with Jeff Collins and crew at Whitby Motorcars.  Jeff and his team have raised over $25,000 for kids with cystic fibrosis and unlike some other "charities", every single penny that was raised was donated.  Jeff builds exceptional cars and treats every person like a good friend.
 

Just two solid car guys doing good without seeking the lime light.  Thought you would want to know.

Dave Smith
President